Requisition Details:
Employment Status: Regular, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Work Schedule: Days, with a requirement to work evenings, and weekends when necessary
On Call: Yes
Travel: Yes
Location: This position can be based out of any of our offices in Nova Scotia or Ontario. The position is remote but does require on-site attendance periodically when required.
Summary:
The Systems Administrator IT maintains and enhances all network infrastructures at VON. This includes overseeing all servers, email platforms, Master Data Management (MDMs), firewalls, switches, and other equipment\systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintains the network infrastructure, including all servers, firewalls, switches, and other equipment.
- Upgrades network components as newer technology become available.
- Back up servers and restore data when required.
- Updates Cisco ASA firewalls and Switch configurations as needed.
- Oversees Antivirus protection for all computers and servers.
- Manages Microsoft Exchange servers with advanced server configurations.
- Assists with mailbox administration and migrations across separate environments.
- Supports Windows 2012 / 2016 Servers in a Hyper-V clustered environment.
- Manages user access, privileges, and security.
- Oversees patch management process for all servers and workstations.
- Supports, maintains and administers third-party applications and devices.
- Supports MDM applications such as Airwatch and has an understanding of other industry-standard MDM platforms.
- Responds to any server issues, including Mailbox server failover and cluster management.
- Administrates and evaluates anti-spam and anti-virus products.
- Works as a technical resource on assigned projects.
- Maintains appropriate documentation.
Education, Designations and Experience:
- Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience working in information technology field as a Systems Administrator.
- Experience with Windows Server 2008 / 2016 experience.
- Experience with Exchange 2010 / 2013 / 2016 required
- Familiarity with Exchange APIs
- Experience with Active directory administration.
- Experience with Veeam backup software.
- Experience with Bitdefender Gravity Zone antivirus application.
- Cisco ASA firewall administration (CCNA or CCIE).
- Detailed knowledge of MTA, DNS, and SMTP Protocols.
- Certification or training for AirWatch MDM platforms.
- Basic understanding of ISP whitelisting, feedback loops, greylist compliance and preventing blacklisting..
- Microsoft Exchange Server Certification MCITP an asset.
Other:
- Must be willing to work outside of regular business hours as needed for migrations, system upgrades and other activities where required.
- A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required.
- The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required
About us: VON is a non-profit organization that provides clinical, personal, and social support to people who want to live every day to the fullest while remaining in their own homes and communities
