POSITION SUMMARY:

The Systems Administrator's key responsibility is to ensure the continuous availability and reliability of IT Wintel, VMware/ESX systems and related hardware and software components.

The administrator also ensures that expected results are delivered to the user community at agreed upon performance standards. In addition to day-to-day operation, he/she is involved in infrastructure and application related maintenances and support activities to ensure the implementation of a high performing 24/7 infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

ACADEMIC TRAINING

. Bachelor degree in computer science or related fields.

. MCSE and/or VMware related certification is a definite asset

WORK EXPERIENCE

. Minimum 5-7 years' experience in IT, with 3 to 5 years in a Windows systems administration position.

. Proven track record in the installation, configuration, administration and troubleshooting of VMware technologies , Windows servers' products (Windows, Exchange, ADS...) and core internet technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, WINS, DMZ, Proxy).

. Proven experience in configuration of servers in high availability and performing recovery tests in disaster recovery environments.

 . Experience in LAN/WAN technologies will be an asset

 . Working knowledge of centralized monitoring tools (Uptime preferred).

 . Experience in OS hardening, system security and auditing.

 . Experience in web server administration.

 . Strong knowledge of one or more backup products (TSM Preferred).

 . Solid experience in support & operations with demonstrated ability to execute processes and methodologies.

 SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

 . Strong customer and business orientation.

 . Strong presentation and technical documentation skills.

 . Ability to work in a constantly changing and fast-paced environment.

 . Ability to handle situations involving unplanned outages.

 . Well developed analytical and problem-solving skills.

 . A 360 degree view of technical problems and customers' needs.

 . Bilingualism will be an asset.