Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Svstems Engineer
POSITION SUMMARY
Our client's Package & Courier Shared Infrastructure team is seeking a highly motivated lT Systems Engineer to join
our high-performance lnfrastructure Core Team based out of their Toronto office.
The ideal candidate will have very strong technical skills and is expected to deliver results in a fast paced, high pressure environment.
The scope of responsibilities includes supporting business operations, project execution, collaborating with other lT
Teams, and vendor management - as well as contributing with recommendations on the design, selection and
modification of hardware, software, systems and applications; documenting technical specifications and processes.
ENVIROMENT OVERVIEW
r 6 subsidiaries
o 200 + remote locations
o 600 Virtualized Servers in VMWARE
o 50 physical servers
r 2 Main servers farms
r CISCO USC and HP c700 blade centers
o Netapp SAN's
o Active Directory
o NT 4.0 Domains
o Novell Netware &
o VMware
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Candidate will be responsible for all lT systems falling under the package and courier division.
o Provide office-hours and after-hours support monitoring of critical lT systems and Data Centre environments,
intervening to correct issues when necessary
Support, health, maintenance and monitoring of following systems o Active Directories
o Windows OS based servers
o VMware clusters
r VMware Horizon Clusters
o VMware SRM
o Microsoft Exchange on-premises and o365 o Server Patching and software updates r Firmware updating
o Corporate Backup
o Corporate Anti-Virus
o storage Management (FC, Zoning, Brocades, storage architecture Datb Stores, sAN's, DAS physical Servers r Virtual servers
r Virtual desktops
. Maintaining Monitoring systems o Assistance and support with In-house and third party software o Environmental and power systems in the various data centers o MDAC of hardware (servers, racks and various other lT) Maintain, buildout and support disaster recovery plan and business continuity
Preventive actions, projects collaboration and strategic planning o Coordinate and lead infrastructure projects including design, installation, implementation, testing and
upgrades
o Design and implement best practices across systems and applications o Contributes to the creation and ongoing updates of all systems documentation to ensure a reliable
infrastructure reference library
QUALIFICATIONS
' Ability to quickly identify and analyze issues; assess troubleshooting options and prioritize activities. o Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment with excellent oral and written
communication skills.
e Demonstrated strong organizational and planning skills. o Passionate about lT and how technology is leveraged to create a competitive edge o Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities. o Ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment. . Strong focus on client support and systems stability. o Project management skills and experience a definite asset
' Must be prepared to work flexible hours to undertake tasks that cannot be completed during business hours,
as required.
o Occasional travel as required. Valid Ontario driver's license and reliable vehicle to travel to remote sites
*passport an asset
' Ability to lift moderate to heavy weights (i.e. mounting servers, storage, etc...)
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
' 5+ years advanced knowledge of Microsoft technologies, Microsoft Windows OS, Windows servers, Exchange
and Active Directory Infrastructure (DC, DNS, DHCP, llS). o 5+ years' experience with VMware vSphere design, implementation, administration and maintenance

. 5+ years or greater experience in a Tier 2-3 level support o 5+ years with commVault, o Kaspersky, VMware VCenter sRM and Fibrd channel server storage knowledge. VCP and MCSE/MCrrp, Netapp certifications are a definite asset. o Expertise with disaster recovery and site recovery solutions and technologies. o Good understanding and knowledge in supporting Linux systems. o FlexPod or Cisco Data Center certification also an asset.
CONTACT: ROB FLICHT - 416-889-9444 - [email protected]