IT Systems Administrator

IT Systems Administrator

Requirements

• University degree/College Diploma in Computer Science, or related discipline with 3 years work-related experience in a similar position.
• CMS experience is an asset.
• Extensive hands on experience with the analysis, evaluation, implementation, and support of application hardware, software and security systems.
• Strong technical background with an emphasis on the administration of operating systems, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server and complex TCP/IP networks.
• Experience implementing and supporting third-party applications including server, client and upgrades.
• Experienced with the following: RDBMS – MS SQLServer, C#, VB.Net, ASP.Net, ERP, routers, switches, VLAN management, WiFi, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP, WEP/WPA, etc.
• Ability to work well in a fast paced environment and with a variable workload.
• Strong organizational, planning, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate a maturity of judgement, leadership skills, attention to detail and exceptional organizational, listening, communication and presentation skills in all aspects of the job function.
• Excellent math skills with the ability to apply to cost and analyze data.
• Ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment in order to meet customer requirements.
• Must be able to interact effectively with other team members.
• Able to appreciate and maintain proper level of confidentiality, using discretion and tact.
• Able to manage and schedule multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, evaluate, co-ordinate, implement, manage, and support the day-to-day maintenance of all IT hardware and systems as directed by the leadership team in accordance with departmental standards.
• Evaluate new hardware, software, and systems and assist in setting and enforcing company standards.
• Act as a helpdesk to support plant and office users on a daily basis with problem resolution.
• IT on-boarding of new employees, set up and administration of network accounts following departmental procedures and security protocol.
• Implement and manage virtual desktop environments, including virtualize server.
• Implement and manage SAN storage technologies such as CIFS, NFS, iSCSI, Fiber Channel.
• Maintain and continually develop Wide Area Network LAN/WAN, connectivity and topology, emphasizing dependability, speed, and fault tolerance, including Internet access and communication.
• Design and implement shop floor hardware solutions based on business requirements.
• Implement and manage core infrastructure and shop floor network changes and upgrades.
• Ensure systems reliability through redundancy, backups and security.
• Coordinate contractors for work/service required by external sources.
• Manage maintenance and software assurance contracts.
• Manage the complete plant cabling infrastructure, ensuring that all changes/issues are promptly resolved per company standards with minimal user interruption.
• Write technical documentation and manuals while providing clear communications to business users.
• Install and troubleshoot all shop floor PC’s, printers, barcode labelers, etc. and associated hardware/software.
• Oversee EDI systems administration, support and mapping, ensuring that all customer and supplier communication requirements are being met.
• Backup, security, and maintenance of file systems for MIS to include creation of user accounts, logons, and passwords.
• Help train and support users on new applications, changes, upgrades and/or recommend external training resources and co-ordinate effective training schedules.
• Manage Storage Area Network and Disaster Recovery Plan including Virtualization.
• Provide on-call availability in case of a work-related emergency that requires your immediate attention.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in automotive manufacturing environment is desired.