Monday 26 September 2011

Intermediate Systems Administrator

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience. You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.


Job Description:
Our client has a requirement for Intermediate Systems Administrator for a permanent opportunity.  The position is located in Calgary, Alberta.


What makes this Special:
Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.


Requirement or Qualifications:
  • Install, setup, and monitor systems. Perform a variety of maintenance, evaluation, installation, and training tasks to ensure systems performance meets company and user requirements.
  • Administer, develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures necessary to ensure the security and integrity of the corporate systems
  • Configure, manage, monitor and troubleshoot systems such as servers, virtual infrastructure, Citrix, backup systems, directory services and SAN infrastructures
  • Work with manufacturers/partners/vendors to evaluate, design, implement, and troubleshoot systems
  • Evaluate and/or recommend system hardware, peripheral equipment, and software
  • Perform software and application installation, and upgrades
  • Monitor and investigate system problems, identify their source, determine possible solutions and provide remediation plans for optimization and problem resolution
  • Identify utilization patterns and their effect on operation/system availability and performance expectations and devise plans to ensure proper scalability
  • Investigate user problems, identify their source, determine possible solutions and implement fixes
  • Implement system security such as configuring host firewalls, system lockdown, applying cryptography to communication end-points, managing host security
  • Vulnerability assessment on systems and remediation to comply with best practices
  • Continuous review of logs to capture anomalies/trends/attacks/misuse of resources
  • Develop and conduct various training and instructions for system users; assist users in maximizing use of networks and computing systems
  • Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed
  • Document system problems and resolutions for future reference
  • Document procedures and step-by-step guides relating to job activities
  • Document and maintain licenses for department/organization

Additional Responsibilities:
  • Assist department team members with tasks if required
  • Provide on-the-job training to new department staff members
  • On-call rotation
  • Be involved in after-hours maintenance activities

Qualifications
  • BS degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 7+ years experience in Information Technology of which at least 3 years are in an Intermediate Systems Administration role
  • Microsoft Certification is a plus (MSCA, MCSE or MCITP)

Keywords:   Systems Administrator, troubleshoot, Citrix, SAN infrastructure, application installation, MCSA, MCSE, MCITP


How to Apply:
Online:
To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., you can register and apply online at http://www.zylogcanada.com/

Email:
If you would like to email a copy of your resume for review, please reference this posted Job Number or Job Description in the subject line of your email for prompt identification and send your email with attached resume to resumes@zylog.ca

Company Overview:
Zylog is internationally ranked within the top 100 Global Recruitment Industry and one of the top three IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada. Zylog provides consulting services, software development, application migration, and recruiting services for permanent and contract positions. Zylog is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, HP Alliance One Partner, Telus Business Solutions Partner, Oracle Partner, and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, Banking, Healthcare and IT organizations globally. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada. We are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.

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