Reports to: VP, Production & CIO
Schedule / Shift: Monday – Friday; Days with occasional hours outside of normal business operations as needed; 37.5 per week
Pay Range: $55,000 – 65,000/yr – Negotiable based on experience.
Job Overview
This position is responsible for all aspects of network administration including servers, desktop systems, hardware/software and office systems. This role requires up-to-date knowledge of various information security technologies to provide technical security advice, and influence design, policy and strategy. In addition, the Systems Administrator defines security requirements, and identifies and documents new security policies and standards.
Responsibilities
- Network administration and preventive maintenance (including firewalls, servers, backup, security management, user account management, e-mail accounts and server configuration, internet access, office systems and applications support).
- Monitor the Allyant IT network to ensure availability to all users.
- Follow security trends and stay abreast of technology changes.
- Roll out hardware and software to ensure optimal deployment of resources.
- Plan, implement, and support the network and computing infrastructure plan.
- Perform Technology needs assessment for the Allyant and assist with technology planning through ongoing research.
- Align IT risk management within IT productivity objectives.
- Manage all phases of IT application development projects.
- Conduct customer security audits as and when needed.
- Assist in maintaining IT security compliances related to PCI, SOC2, HIPAA and PIPEDA
Note: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- At least 5 years of system administration experience preferred.
Skills & Abilities:
- At least 4 years’ experience with Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint) both in deployment and administration.
- At least 4 years’ experience with the following: Windows 10/11, Windows Server, Active Directory, SCCM, patch management.
- Preferred experience with Azure in design, deployments and administration.
- Strong working knowledge of WAN/LAN/WIFI technology, Windows scripting/logging/auditing, encryption.
- Linux experience a plus.
Language Ability:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Other languages are an asset.
Physical Demands:
- Sitting and working at a computer screen for long hours.
- May involve picking up computer equipment up to 15 lbs.
- Ability to ravel to Ottawa, Canada (HQ) may be required.
Allyant is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. We value a diverse workforce and will provide equal opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment for meeting bona fide occupational qualifications, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.
Applications from people with disabilities are encouraged and welcomed. Appropriate accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any unique accommodation, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Apply:
If you are looking to join a growing team where you can work in a customer-focused, innovative, challenging, and fun learning environment where you can acquire and hone valuable skills, we invite you to apply by sending your resume and cover letter to careers@allyant.com.
