Showing posts with label Wintel. Show all posts
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Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Infrastructure Architect

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 Infrastructure Architect for a 12 months Contract opportunity.  The positions are 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. 


Job Description: 
  • End-to-end infrastructure design and integration of new technology.
  • Participate and support all aspects of the project life cycle, from the initial kickoff through the requirements analysis to implementation and operational handoff.
  • Take a leadership position in the design of infrastructure solutions based on the requirements, architectural roadmap and guiding principles. The key deliverables are the detailed design documentation and specifications.
  • Consults on projects with regards to IS infrastructure information to projects including costs, work packages estimation and identification of dependencies.
  • Review and support Business Case and/or Decision Summary development for projects requiring infrastructure change.
  • Ensuring the infrastructure design is implemented appropriately by the implementation team and revisions to configuration specifications are reviewed, approved and documented.
  • Ensuring designs are approved with TransCanada’s design principles, standards and practices.
  • Delivery of design and configuration specifications.


Qualified Candidates will have:
 
Wintel architecture - Microsoft Windows Server Platform - 2003/2008, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WINS, Cluster Services, Microsoft Application Server Platform - IIS 6.0/7.0, SQL Server, MOSS, SCCM, SCOM
             
Key Industry Technologies - Storage (NetApp and EMC), Virtualization (VMWare, Hyper-V and Citrix) and Network Infrastructure (Cisco, Nortel, Checkpoint, F5, NetScaler)
             
IT Infrastructure design - Ability to independently complete design plans based on identified requirements which include Bill of Materials, conceptual overview, implementation plan, operational support and resourcing   matrices, and pertinent test scripts.


Other:  
  • Proven ability to integrate requirements from varying areas of the enterprise.
  • Proven ability of designing and implementing a solution that meets requirements, complies with organization architectural and cyber security standards, cognizant of current state and future sustainability.
  • Strong technical knowledge of OS, Middleware and Application Server Products and enterprise delivery.
  • Strong systems integration skills.
  • Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required.
  • Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and non-technical language.
  • Good understanding of engineering principles.
  • Proven analytical, troubleshooting and creative problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent written, oral and presentation communication skills.
  • Effective listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Highly self motivated and directed.


Keywords:   Infrastructure Architect, Wintel, MOSS, SCCM, Citrix     


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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Thursday, 25 August 2011

IT Intermediate Technical Analyst

Job Description

Accountabilities:

•Management, maintenance and delivery of Microsoft Windows Server and VMWare ESX infrastructure supporting the Company's business systems.
•Assist and/or lead in the management and delivery of Microsoft and Blackberry messaging and collaboration server platforms.
•Assist and/or lead in the management and delivery of Microsoft IIS and IBM WebSphere web services.
•Participation (leader and/or shared) in technical project implementations.
•Incident and problem solving of complex technical issues, including flexible and on-call after hours support for critical systems.
•Technical design and project documentation.
•Development, collection, and analysis of system/service performance metrics.
•Continuous improvement of the infrastructure through rationalization, optimization, standardization, and simplification.


Qualifications:

•Minimum 3 years in a similar IT role
•Platform (Wintel) - Strong-to-expert knowledge of Windows server platforms including Server 2003/2008.
•Virtualization - Strong-to-expert knowledge of VMWare ESX platform
•Platform Management & Automation - Strong knowledge of industry standard platform management and automation utilities, eg. Microsoft SCOM, Altiris, CA, BMC Patrol, etc
•Directory Services, Collaboration & Messaging - Strong knowledge of Microsoft Exchange (all versions) and Active Directory (2003/08). Strong knowledge of Microsoft collaboration technology including SharePoint. Experience with OCS/Lync 2007 a strong asset.
•Internet Services - Strong knowledge of Microsoft IIS and/or IBM WebSphere.
•Databases - Working-to-strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL 2000-2008 technologies - particularly from an operations and implementation perspective.
•Networking & Storage - Strong knowledge of Microsoft networking technologies, TCP/IP, and core security. Working knowledge of the design and administration of Storage and backup technologies including SAN, NAS, nearline, tape backup, etc.
•Education - Technical/computer related diploma and/or related industry experience.
•Technical Certification - Certification and/or accreditation of above listed core technologies a strong asset. Core certification should include a MCSE / MCSA 2003/2008. ITIL foundations a strong asset


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 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 in the Global Recruitment Industry, and one of the top five IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada. Zylog is a leading provider of human capital resource management applications, and technology solutions with global delivery capability and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, and Healthcare organizations actively seeking top talent for contract and permanent positions. 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.


Top Jobs for Top Talent

www.Zylog.ca


Contact Information
Company Name Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd.

IT Intermediate Technical Analyst

Job Description

Accountabilities:

•Management, maintenance and delivery of Microsoft Windows Server and VMWare ESX infrastructure supporting the Company's business systems.
•Assist and/or lead in the management and delivery of Microsoft and Blackberry messaging and collaboration server platforms.
•Assist and/or lead in the management and delivery of Microsoft IIS and IBM WebSphere web services.
•Participation (leader and/or shared) in technical project implementations.
•Incident and problem solving of complex technical issues, including flexible and on-call after hours support for critical systems.
•Technical design and project documentation.
•Development, collection, and analysis of system/service performance metrics.
•Continuous improvement of the infrastructure through rationalization, optimization, standardization, and simplification.


Qualifications:

•Minimum 3 years in a similar IT role
•Platform (Wintel) - Strong-to-expert knowledge of Windows server platforms including Server 2003/2008.
•Virtualization - Strong-to-expert knowledge of VMWare ESX platform
•Platform Management & Automation - Strong knowledge of industry standard platform management and automation utilities, eg. Microsoft SCOM, Altiris, CA, BMC Patrol, etc
•Directory Services, Collaboration & Messaging - Strong knowledge of Microsoft Exchange (all versions) and Active Directory (2003/08). Strong knowledge of Microsoft collaboration technology including SharePoint. Experience with OCS/Lync 2007 a strong asset.
•Internet Services - Strong knowledge of Microsoft IIS and/or IBM WebSphere.
•Databases - Working-to-strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL 2000-2008 technologies - particularly from an operations and implementation perspective.
•Networking & Storage - Strong knowledge of Microsoft networking technologies, TCP/IP, and core security. Working knowledge of the design and administration of Storage and backup technologies including SAN, NAS, nearline, tape backup, etc.
•Education - Technical/computer related diploma and/or related industry experience.
•Technical Certification - Certification and/or accreditation of above listed core technologies a strong asset. Core certification should include a MCSE / MCSA 2003/2008. ITIL foundations a strong asset


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 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 in the Global Recruitment Industry, and one of the top five IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada. Zylog is a leading provider of human capital resource management applications, and technology solutions with global delivery capability and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, and Healthcare organizations actively seeking top talent for contract and permanent positions. 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.


Top Jobs for Top Talent

www.Zylog.ca


Contact Information
Company Name Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd.

Thursday, 26 May 2011

Vendor Management/Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job Description
I.T Sourcing Manager


About the Job

Job Description:

Our client has a requirement for I.T Sourcing Manager for a Fulltime opportunity. The positions are located in Toronto.


Requirement or Qualifications:


Qualified Candidates will have:


The I.T Sourcing Manager will be responsible for the following:
- Accountable for the development and execution of all IT category strategies and responsible for contributing to development and execution of enterprise category(s)strategy to optimize
- Collaborates with areas of I.T to ensure vendor partners are effectively managed and contracts are being fully leveraged
- Deep and current understanding of local supply/commodity markets and leverage procurement methodologies to drive categories
- Responsible for managing spend for assigned catgegory.
- Responsible for assessing and managing local supply risk
- Accountable for category spend savings targets and objectives
- Support global category supplier relationships and sourcing opportunities, including RFPs, negotations
- Responsible for sound contract management and drive continuous improvement value out of the contract
- Share SME knowledge across other business units and support cross BU activities
- Creates successful relationships with vendor contacts at all levels of the organization
- Works collaboratively with the IT Finance group(s) in reviewing purchase orders and payments as needed
-Accountable for the finanical performance of the vendor's contracted services


Job Qualifications
- 5 years of I.T Category Management experience
- Strong analytical skills and proficient with MS Excel
- Assertive with the ability to work independently and with various business units
- Demonstrated knowledge of contract management
- Solid organizational skills
- Demonstrated understanding of hardware and software industries
- Solid understanding of all IT Categories including Mainframe, Wintel and software licensing as well as Services


Company Overview:

Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd is internationally ranked within the top 100 Global Recruitment Industry, and one of the top five IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada.

Zylog Systems (Canada) is a leading provider of human capital resource management applications, and technology solutions with global delivery capability and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, and Healthcare organizations actively seeking top talent for contract and permanent positions. 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.


Top Jobs for Top Talent

www.Zylog.ca


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 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


Contact Information
Company Name Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd.