Server Administrator - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Overview:You’ve got big plans. We have opportunities to match, and we’re committed to empowering you to become a better you, no matter what you do.When you join KPMG you’ll be one of over 200,000 professionals providing audit, tax, advisory and business enablement services across 154 countries.With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally and bring your whole self to work, there’s no limit to the impact you can make. Let’s do this.Overview of the opportunity:The Server Administrator is a key technical resource responsible for management of various server infrastructure technologies on all KPMG production, test and development environments. This person is a member of a nation-wide team of technical support staff focused on ongoing support and new deployments of KPMG’s IT infrastructure.In this role, you will troubleshoot and resolve server-related issues, analyze and identify performance bottlenecks, recommend optimization opportunities, and support internal users and applications used in our environment while working closely with other IT staff.What you will do:

• Manage and support production, test and development infrastructure consisting of 850+ servers and SANs
• Proactively manage and identify system resource bottlenecks using performance monitors, profilers, custom scripts and third-party tools
• Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues related to servers and data enabled applications.
• Automate infrastructure deployments using infrastructure as a code concept.
• Develop and update documentation of all server instances, including architecture diagrams, schema definitions and operating procedure manuals.
• Implement and maintain development, quality-assurance and test environments for development and version upgrade procedures.
• Maintain security framework requirements set forth by company and clients and in line with KPMG security practices
• Develop, implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategy for all and systems.
• Support multiple concurrent projects and ensure proper knowledge transitioning for operational support
• Work closely with other internal IT groups, as well as 3rd party vendors and consultants to tune systems for optimal performance and resolve infrastructure issues. Provide rotational on-call support outside of regular business hours

What you bring to this role:

• College Diploma or University Degree in the field of computer science and/or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in an Enterprise environment.
• Experience with DevOps Concept CI/CD, Kubernetes, Azure Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (ARM template, Terraform)
• Experience with Configuration management tools at lease one (Ansible, Puppet, Jenkins)
• Experience with scripting using Windows PowerShell, VBScript, etc.
• Experience with Windows Server Systems, Windows Clusters & other related Microsoft technologies such as Active Directory, Exchange, Lync, SharePoint, SQL, SCCM, SCOM
• Strong working knowledge of virtual and cloud technologies including VMware VSphere, Hyper-V and Azure
• Experience with administration of EMC Unity and VNX storage and Cisco UCS
• Experience with Backup, Archiving and Disaster Recovery technologies such as Double Take, Backup Exec, Avamar, etc.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technology problems.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and priority setting skills coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly self-motivated and able to effectively execute tasks in a high pressure environment
• MCSE and ITIL V3 Foundations certifications desirable

Our Values, The KPMG Way:Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what mattersKPMG is committed to the health and safety of our people, clients and communities. With this commitment in mind, KPMG complies with all public health mandates (provincially and/or federally, as applicable) and has implemented various safety measures, including a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. KPMGs COVID 19 Vaccination Policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated if they wish to or are required to attend a KPMG office and/or other congregate settings in the course of their duties (such as client sites or third-party venues).As this role requires occasional or consistent attendance at a KPMG office and/or congregate setting, the successful candidate must be fully vaccinated (i.e. have received all doses that are recommended by Health Canada, including any boosters) and must provide KPMG with proof of vaccination. KPMG will provide reasonable accommodation if the successful candidate cannot be vaccinated due to grounds protected by human rights legislation in their province of employment.KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at cafmcdnhrsthotline@kpmg.ca.If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact us at cafmcdnhrsthotline@kpmg.ca or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778.Quick Apply

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