Junior Systems Administrator - Jobs in Cantley, QC

Job Description

For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we’ll take you there.Serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and GeoIntelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth. Today, were leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.We’re fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond. And together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire.Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy We would love to hear from you!We are on the hunt for an Intermediate Systems Administrator on our Information Technology team at our Cantley, Quebec office.MDA’s Radar Production facility is the primary processor of RADARSAT-2 data downlinked in Canada and responsible for the Data Reception Monitoring, Processing and Delivery of both RADARSAT-2 and RADARSAT Constellation Missions. As such, Radar Production is staffed to cover reception and processing activities for all downlinks to Canadian Facilities. 20/24 hr, 7 days/week. The facility, adjacent to the Gatineau Satellite Station monitors receptions, SAR processing, and the delivery of SAR data for these multiple SAR sensors. This includes processing and quality assurance of SAR data, near-real-time delivery of products and value added image analysis. These analysis products are the information extraction from SAR for clients requiring the capture and conversion of various formats, and techniques and applications of SAR, with a focus on Maritime Security using SAR for vessel detection. Radar Production also serves as a key interface for MDA Client Services and international clients regarding technical questions related to all satellites handled by GSI and often-requiring support for GSI development and project initiatives.As our Intermediate Systems Administrator your primary responsibility is to provide system administration and onsite/remote technical support to users, customers and projects out of our Cantley office. The ideal candidate will support standard MDA IT based technology, as well as specific to GSI and RADARSAT Constellation Mission.Role:

• Work is performed with some supervision, and in accordance with established objectives and guidelines. The Team Lead and Manager provide technical guidance.
• The Systems Administrator routinely takes independent actions regarding assigned work. Decisions are typically made within established guidelines. You will act as liaison with field service (external and internal) personnel to identify and resolve system hardware and software problems, and escalate or make recommendations to IT or management, as appropriate, regarding the completion of assigned projects. This role includes a requirement to interact with MDA’s customers around the world.
• Provide support to ensure stable, reliable desktop and IT infrastructure systems to MDA user communities and customers.
• Using your excellent problem solving troubleshooting skills, you will resolve issues and ensure systems are functioning satisfactorily to meet commitments and Service Level Agreements.
• Using your effective customer service and communications skills, you will interact with customers, service providers and vendors.
• Continuously improving in-house develop software and related documentation to meet ever-evolving client requirements (VC++, Python, Java…).

Responsibilities:

• System administration and support of communications room technology, IT infrastructure, and project technology including:
• Linux and Windows servers
• Security support /Systems updates
• Software and Hardware support for UNIX, Windows and Linux systems
• Support to both MDA built PGS SAR processor systems
• WAN/LAN network and network devices
• Data backup/archiving solutions
• Script and program interfaces to exchange and manage data received from multiple satellites sources.
• In-depth analysis of system problems and adapting methodologies to solve problems quickly in a production environment.
• Researches and recommends new technology to enhance reliability, availability, maintainability and productivity.
• Hardware, Software and network backup resource for other sectors of MDA across Canada.
• Adhere to, and support, IT policies and procedures.
• Provide 24 * 7 on-call cellular support with remote access from home

Comments/Special Considerations:Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the SECRET status level, pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).The candidate must hold a valid drivers license (Site is approximately 30minutes from Downtown Ottawa).Desired Qualifications

• IT, Computer Engineer or a Technical or Bachelors in Science and 3+ years of related support experience in a multi-platform, multi-vendor environment
• Thorough knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Interest in scripting and programming simple interface is an asset.
• Knowledge of VMWare technology is an asset.

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