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Opportunity

Career Opportunity at COSTI

Senior Systems Administrator for IT Department

COSTI REQUIRES A SENIOR SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR FOR ITS
IT DEPARTMENT

Duties:

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION:
  • Perform senior level administration (design, plan, install, configure, upgrade, maintain, monitor, optimize, automate) to ensure high availability of all IT systems, including the following infrastructure:
    • o Windows Server 2008, 2012, and 2012 R2 systems
    o Microsoft Active Directory
    o Microsoft Exchange 2016
    o Microsoft SharePoint
    o Microsoft Skype for Business Server
    o Hyper-V, System Centre
    o Network, storage, and peripherals, including IDS/IPS, routers, switches, WAN, LAN, VPNs, DNS, DHCP.
  • Implementation, maintenance, improvement, enforcement, and audit of systems and infrastructure security (vulnerability scans, penetration testing, etc.), security procedures and protocols.
  • Performance metrics and service monitoring (network, server, service and application levels) and response, logs monitoring, and system health checking.
  • Create, manage, test, monitor, improve, maintain system and data backups, document restoration procedures, and contribute to disaster recovery procedures for all critical systems; Conducts annual disaster recovery exercises.
    • DESIGN & PLANNING:
  • Technical solutions development and capacity planning.
  • Research and evaluate emerging technologies and services; recommend improvements to the organization’s hardware, software and infrastructure.
  • Develop, administer, maintain, and refine policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of all systems.
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation of all IT systems.
    		•

    Qualifications:

  • Minimum of four (4) years of Senior level systems administration experience and strong understanding of all Windows Platforms, Active Directory Architecture, IIS, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype for Business, SQL Server, server virtualization (Hyper-V, VM Manager), WSUS, System Centre, Operations Manager, Group Policy.
  • Post-Secondary Diploma in Computer Sciences, Information Systems or equivalent with relevant work/practicum experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to create automation tools using PowerShell.
  • Advanced knowledge of the OSI model, network protocols such as DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, HTTP, and in depth knowledge in support and management of Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), Virtual Private Networks (VPN) architecture and network equipment (IDS, routers, switches), and Wi-Fi systems.
  • Ability to perform complex problem diagnosis, and make decisions and/or present solutions.
  • Strong ability to maintain a working knowledge of current & future technologies; capacity and desire for continued, independent learning.
  • Advanced knowledge of backup and DR protocols, hardware, and systems.
  • Recent and significant experience planning, organizing and implementing assigned work, including the ability to coordinate, prioritize, monitor, and work autonomously on a number of responsibilities.
  • Meticulous and detail oriented, honest, ethical, positive and trustworthy attitude.
  • Desire to work in a team environment, ability to mentor team members.
  • Working knowledge of RouterOS is a definite asset.
  • Excellent command of English, strong verbal and written communication skills.
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    Location:

    		 760 College Street, Toronto

    Duration of Position:

    		 July 18, 2016 to July 14, 2017

    Starting Salary Range:

    		 $60,032 to $67,122 per annum + Benefits

    Posting Date:

    		2016-06-27

    Closing Date:

    		2016-07-11

    Notes:

    		 This is a full time contract position scheduled to work 35 hours per week. (Current incumbent is on a leave).
    COSTI is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and when requested, will make reasonable effort to accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes when filling positions.
    Mr. Michael Politi
    Manager, Staffing and Orientation
    COSTI Immigrant Services
    1710 Dufferin Street
    Toronto, Ontario M6E 3P2
    or Fax: 416.658.8537
    or e-mail: resumes@costi.org

    "We thank all applicants for their interest in COSTI. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please."

    COSTI encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity of our community. COSTI is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and when requested, will make reasonable effort to accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes when filling positions.