Intermediate System Administrator - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

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IST Server & Application HostCompetition No. - S100346576D1Posting Date - Dec 02, 2021Closing Date - Dec 09, 2021Position Type - Full Time - Operating FundedSalary Range - $62,877 to $87,627 per yearGrade - 11Hours - 35This competition is open to all applicants however internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta in the past 18 months will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please indicate your internal status using the "Advertisement" drop down menu when applying.This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.The University of Alberta is looking for a motivated and collaborative Intermediate Systems Administrator to join the Unix Infrastructure Services team.Reporting to the Team Lead, the Intermediate Systems Administrator provides system administration duties to ensure the availability, efficiency and security of all servers that run on premise and the public cloud. The Intermediate Systems Administrator provides input and information in the planning, implementation, configuration of new services, and participates in developing procedures and standards for reliable and sustainable operation of Unix and Linux servers.Duties

• Administers a large number of Linux/BSD/Unix servers that run on premise or in the public Cloud and that run critical University services.
• Applies system and security patches as in defined guidelines and best practices.
• Provides input in developing standards for servers - operating systems, security policies, and best practices.
• Performs disaster recovery and data restore tests per defined guidelines to ensure business continuity.
• Proactively and reactively handles alerts produced by the central monitoring service.
• Documents any information gaps on new and existing servers and services.
• Acts as technical liaison to clients.
• General administration of departmental and campus wide file systems.
• Installation and configuration of operating systems and security tools on both physical and virtual servers.
• Works with other teams and clients to ensure systems are configured and deployed properly and in accordance with the team’s policies.
• Documents systems architecture, configurations, critical procedures.
• Leverages automation technologies to help with deployment of servers and configuration, as well as installation of tools and software.
• Leverages scripting languages and technologies to automate repeatable or frequently done tasks.
• Troubleshoots issues affecting users and performs root cause analysis and works with vendors to develop workarounds or solutions to problems.
• Researches and recommends technologies to enhance the efficiency of operations and quality of service, such as cloud services and automation.
• Provides input in planning for future improvement, in architecting and deploying new services.
• Provides rotating on-call support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computing Science or related field or equivalent Technical Diploma combined with relevant experience
• Minimum 4 years of working experience with Linux systems as a system administrator in large and complex IT environment
• Working knowledge of virtualization, systems security, cloud technology, automation tools
• Programming/scripting experience with C, Perl, Python, sh/ksh/bash
• Analytical and diagnostic skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, intuitive and empathetic listening skills and presentation skills
• Innovative self-starter, with the ability to manage priorities and workloads under pressure

COVID-19 Vaccination: Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in compliance with the University’s COVID-19 Vaccination Directive. Fully Vaccinated means a status an individual achieves 14 days after having received the recommended number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, and requires the individual to maintain the recommended number and type of vaccine doses as updated and required by Health Canada thereafter.How to ApplyNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.Quick Apply

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