System Administrator, IT Infrastructure

Job title:

System Administrator, IT Infrastructure

Company

First National

Job description

First National is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation and any other category protected by law.First National supports requests for accommodation from applicants with disabilities; please contact Human Resources at should you need an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process.We are hiring a System Administrator, IT Infrastructure!Reporting To:Manager and Team LeadFull-Time/Part- Time:Full-timePosting Date:February 6, 2025Closing Date:February 21, 2025Hours of Work:8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Grade:Office Location:6.4Toronto, ONGreat location! Steps away from the main public transit stationWhat we offer:Highly competitive compensation package which includes, base salary, bonus, benefits, and career advancement opportunities!*Eligibility for benefits is dependent on the terms of employmentThe Opportunity:Reporting to Manager, IT Infrastructure, the Systems Administrator is responsible for maintaining and ensuring the optimal health and operations of the IT infrastructure and services. The ideal candidate will participate in the planning, implementation, maintenance, and documentation of IT assets to conform with Information Security Management Systems standards, policies, processes, and procedures to their daily duties. This individual will also ensure system provisioning, operations and maintenance that is consistent with company goals, industry best practices and regulatory requirements.How you will contribute:

• Oversee and deploy the critical and regular security patches and fixes according to its patching cycle.
• Ensure the enforcement of standards and procedures related to IT Infrastructure and Information Security.
• Participate in the audit and Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) programs to ensure to ensure adherence to standards, policies, procedures, and obligations.
• Knowledge of information security fundamentals.
• Strong focus on ITSM change management, incident management and assets management fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2016/2019 deployment and management including Active Directory, Group Policies, and scripting (Powershell, Python)
• Working knowledge of networking technologies: routers, switches, load balancers, web application firewalls, next-gen firewalls, LAN/WAN networks, WAN accelerators, MPLS, SD-WAN, Internet, VPN, and various network protocols such SIP, IPSec, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, SSH, S/FTP etc.
• Manage and maintain infrastructure lifecycle, including inventory, maintenance of infrastructure components.
• Experience in configuring and managing VMware servers and desktops virtualization platform.
• Architecture, standards and maintenance programs for SQL database, processing systems and storage, VMware virtual servers/ desktops.
• Ensure smooth and stable operations and daily health of processing, storage, networking, and security equipment.
• Develop and management of remote access and all data transfers.
• Work closely with Technical Support and Development groups to ensure alignment, timely service, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure to adhere to the Change Management process by updating and implementing the agreed changes.
• Evaluate and deploy infrastructure products and services that support end-users and back-office operations.
• Participate in testing disaster recovery and business continuity systems and programs.
• Provide after-hours support for Infrastructure related emergencies, regular and occasional weekend maintenance

The experience you need:

• Post-secondary education and/or technical certifications relevant in Microsoft operating systems, networking and information security required.
• At least 5 years hands-on experience working in an enterprise IT environment with a demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and collaborative work approaches.
• Proficiency in vulnerability management across platforms (Windows, Linux, Network devices etc.)
• Working knowledge of firewalls, network and server security, SSL certificates and security best practices.
• CISSP certification preferred but not required.
• Virtual and Physical Infrastructure and Network administration.
• Understanding of ITIL practices or certification.
• Strong communication skills, planning, organization, documentation, and project management skills.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
• Experience working in a team, able to lead, prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and provide or make sound decisions in emergencies.

Working Environment and Physical Demands Analysis:

• Office environment
• Periods of high volume with tight timelines
• Long periods of stationary position/sitting
• Prolonged periods of repetitive movement (i.e. using a keyboard and mouse)
• Long periods of time in viewing a computer screen
• Multi-tasking may include speaking to customers on a telephone call while looking up information on a computer program.

Why join First National?

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive benefits program (i.e., Health Spending Account, Maternity and Parental Leave Top Up)
• Hybrid working environment.
• Extensive training programs to set our employees up for success
• Modern office environment conducive to collaboration
• Supportive teamwork culture
• Opportunities to give back to the communities and work through events focused on a variety of charities
• Ongoing social events throughout the year

The team you’ll join:Founded in 1988, First National is one of Canada’s largest non-bank lenders. We provide residential mortgages exclusively through the mortgage broker channel and we are Canada’s largest commercial mortgage lender.First National has been consistently recognized as a great place to work and we are proud that our employee engagement feedback is higher than our industry partners.We would like to thank all applications for their interest in this existing vacancy, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.#FNLOON

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 01:54:04 GMT

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