IT Infrastructure Server Technician

Job Description

Our client located in Ajax; Ontario is seeking an IT Infrastructure Server Technician responsible for executing initiatives to deliver new or harden existing IT infrastructure to meet all security & compliance requirements of Level 3 or company’s security standards (MSRs). This incumbent will be responsible for ensuring required security changes are applied to physical IT infrastructure based on the security rules defined by the Company’s Security team. The incumbent will be responsible for implementing all aspects of IS server infrastructure required to support Local/Global projects as assigned to support North American activities. They will work with other IS groups to industrialize proven technology which includes, building servers, installing applications, or provisioning solutions to meet the business needs or project specific deliverables. The incumbent will act as the IS Infrastructure server resource for IS related projects as assigned by IS Management.

CGD Certificate required

This will be a day shift position (37 hours per week)

Pay rate- $44-$51 per hour

Start date- ASAP (12 months contract)

Hybrid Position- 3 days onsite but could be more depending on the project.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participate in IT Infrastructure Projects (% of time = 20%)
* Responsible for implementing infrastructure needed to deploy new industrial technologies.
* Responsible for executing planned activities to implement new infrastructure to support a new or existing technology.
* Responsible for preparing all required technical architecture documentation, network diagrams, information flow diagrams, security sheets, change controls, DRP Documents, trainings or hand-over documentation to support the project transition into production.

Build Server/Desktop and Network Infrastructure: (% of time = 60%)
* Building physical rack servers.
* Installing, configuring, maintaining and monitoring Windows 2008/2012/2016/2019 Enterprise servers
* Creating VMWare servers including build of OS and services for Windows, Linux, SharePoint, SQL, WSUS, Middleware, etc.
* Provisioning storage and backup configurations for servers.
* Ensuring all logging, auditing and event management is configured correctly according to security protocols.
* Implementing/Configuring new network/Wi-Fi infrastructure (Cisco) to support new initiatives.
* Ensuring compliance to all security regulations or standards during builds.

Support/Administrative: (% of time = 20%)
* Act as L2 support for IS infrastructure/Systems/Platforms
* Diagnosing, troubleshooting, root cause analysis and providing resolution to complex problems of physical servers, networks, wireless or security systems.
* Work with IS lead to resolve failure of physical servers, network devices and appliances, and recommending improvements to avoid re-occurrence of the same problem.
* Support administration of Unix/Linux systems such as Suse Linux Enterprise, HP-UX, IBM-AIX
* Implementing software OS and firmware updates.
* Developing PowerShell scripts to automate repetitive daily administrations tasks and customized scripts for resolving incidents and problems to prevent recurrence

RequirementsMust have a recognized University degree or College diploma, preferred in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering. MCSA (Server and core infrastructure) or working towards it. MCTS certifications or working towards it is an asset. Good working knowledge of Windows 2008/2012/2016/2019. Good working knowledge of networking concepts including an understanding of TCP/IP and the OSI networking model. Server Domain Background. Status updates through Presentations. 4 years' experience in Manufacturing Environment. Experience in Waterfall, Agile, Scrum frameworks. French Language is an asset but not mandatory. Excellent problem-solving skills. Experience in various IT/IS disciplines, technologies, and platforms (Infrastructure, Networking, firewalls, communication protocols, databases and mobility). Working knowledge of VMWare, Citrix, and various Windows Server Operating systems Experience with Monitoring tool solutions (Nagios, Nessus, etc.) Specialized knowledge in networking and computer hardware listed below would be an asset:
- Cisco Routers and Switches
- Cisco WIFI Infrastructures
- Cisco video conference solutions
- WAN, MPLS, LAN
- SQL Clustered servers/Oracle ESX servers.
- HP Blades/VMware Clusters/Dell Clusters
- UNIX/Linux Operating systems
- MS PowerShell Scripting knowledge. Excellent communication skills. Decision making skills. Planning, organization & pro-activity Analytical Skills. Customer service and continuous improvement mindset. Technical Writing Skills. (Specifically related to IS projects) Ability to concurrently manage a diverse list of items. Able to collect and translate business requirements. Flexibility, ability to change focus and adopt to changing corporate priorities. Time Management skills.

If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for to be successful in this role, please apply online, email or fax your resume to Rajwinder Kaur

[email protected]

Fax to 905-231-3860

www.winterstaffing.com

We are an equal opportunity Employer.