Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director, IT Infrastructure & Operations, the Sr. System Administrator position isresponsible to develop and maintain SGGG-FSI Diamond, Microsoft Windows server and SQL databaseenvironment, and manage the network and cybersecurity infrastructure across two data centers and Azure CloudPlatform. The role will have responsibility to assist software developers in the delivery of applications which meetthe needs of users, in a timely and effective manner. You will also work with the Chief Technology Officer in creatinga network infrastructure roadmap to maximize the organization’s investments in hardware and softwaretechnologies.
Position Accountabilities
- Plan, manage, and execute on technology initiatives utilizing project management best practices during
regular and after business hours periods.
- Utilize full project life-cycle methodologies (research, planning, design, implementation, testing,
documentation, post-implementation support) to bring projects to timely completion.
- Design, develop, implement, and maintain server, database, and network infrastructure solutions.
- Proactively monitor and tune corporate database and infrastructure environments for optimum
performance. Monitor system performance, IT system operations and storage utilization, and respond
immediately to security or usability concerns.
- Perform regular daily and weekly operational tasks to ensure corporate cybersecurity infrastructure and
network/computing infrastructure operates optimally. Plan for hardware or software upgrades/patches.
- Perform backup duties on Microsoft SQL and Windows servers and monitor database replication.
- Research, evaluate and make recommendations on software products and tools related to database,
cybersecurity, and infrastructure management.
- Build relationships with consultants for technology expertise and project implementation.
- Support software developers in development and implementation of the Diamond system and investor
portal.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation diagrams of network and server infrastructure.
- Provides support with escalated help desk requests.
Position Qualifications
Technical
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in a Microsoft server environment, MSCE is an asset.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in Azure environment, Azure Solutions Architect Expert certified is an
asset.
- 5+ years of Microsoft SQL administration, configuration, installation, and maintenance.
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in a Cisco router, switch, and firewall environment. Cisco CCNA or
CCNP is desired, but not required in lieu of experience configuring Cisco switches and routers.
- Experience in performance monitoring of servers and networks.
- Experience in managing enterprise level anti-virus and anti-malware hosted solutions.
Work Experience
- 8+ years of network and server infrastructure administration experience.
- 5+ years of database development and administration experience.
- Knowledge of the investment fund industry systems, operations, technical and business processes (an
asset, but not required).
Education
- University Degree or College Diploma in Computer Science (or equivalent experience in the field).
- Preference will be given to applicants with relevant certificates and training in Information Technology.
- Preference will be given to applicants with current training and skill sets.
Skills: cisco,sql,system administrator,it system operations and storage utilization,msce,ccna,ccnp,ccnp security