Systems Administrator / Administrateur système - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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**Please note this position is a hybrid role and will be based out of Vancouver location only**Be part of our innovative and entrepreneurial team!Through unique research and training programs, Mitacs is developing the next generation of innovators with vital scientific and business skills. In partnership with companies, government and academia, Mitacs is supporting a new economy using Canada’s most valuable resource – its people. In order to be successful at Mitacs you thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and promote a team atmosphere. You are an “out of the box” thinker who strives to implement continuous improvements to the programs we design and deliver. Mitacs prides itself on delivering quality, innovative programs to specific markets and encourages all staff to have a strategic approach to the projects they are working on. Mitacs fosters a culture where all employees are valued and respected. More information can be found at www.mitacs.ca.Mitacs is seeking a System Administrator in the IT Infrastructure department. The candidate will participate in the design, configuration, and deployment of several technical projects. The successful candidate must have deep knowledge in a wide variety of IT technologies, be a self-starter, be customer service oriented, and be passionate about technology.Systems Administrator:Full-time Regular - based in VancouverMitacs is seeking a System Administrator in the IT Infrastructure department. The candidate will participate in the design, configuration, deployment, and maintenance of operational and project initiatives. The successful candidate must have deep knowledge in a wide variety of IT technologies, be a self-starter, be customer service oriented, and be passionate about technology.Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, and implement technical improvements to IT infrastructure, including systems, servers, network, storage, and cloud;
• Provide operational support for Mitacs IT infrastructure. Assess and respond to incidents and service requests raised through ITSM system;
• Install, configure, and upgrade existing infrastructure to meet capacity, reliability, security, and efficiency objectives;
• Perform system backup and recovery to support business operations and continuity;
• Monitor system health and availability. Analyze and discover root cause and provide effective solution to remediate;
• Contribute to projects and initiatives, adhering to policies, strategy and best practices.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience working directly with general IT infrastructure technologies
• Broad range of IT related systems administration including deployment and management of:
  • Windows Servers, Linux Servers, VMware virtualization
  • Active Directory, Azure AD, DNS, DHCP, and other network services
  • Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS services)
  • Microsoft EMS, Defender, ATP, and other cloud-based security services
  • Infrastructure to support DevOps using cloud-based technologies. Ex. Azure DevOps, Azure Functions, App Service, Containers, Azure SQL, Managed Instance, or equivalent on AWS
  • Network technologies including Firewall, Switches, VPN, Load Balancer, WAF
  • Microsoft Systems Center (SCCM), Intune, and other management tools
  • Email infrastructure, SMTP services
  • High-Availability systems supporting transactional web applications
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 considered a benefit
• Ability to troubleshoot technical system errors and produce resolutions in a timely manner.
• Ability to deal with stressful situations with professionalism and to periodically work overtime and outside normal business hours.
• Ability to work in a highly organized manner with attention to detail and accuracy while meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
• 1 or more relevant certifications: Microsoft 365/Azure Associate, Palo Alto PCNSE, Cisco CCNA, ITIL, or equivalent

Mitacs has a COVID-19 policy in place that requires all employees to be fully vaccinated to protect our team and our stakeholders, subject to any accommodations required under applicable human rights legislation. Information about getting vaccinated can be found here.We believe a diverse workforce comprised of individuals with different ideas, strengths, interests and backgrounds which is crucial to our success. We encourage candidates to connect with us and share ways how we may accommodate your needs during the recruitment process.Quick Apply

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