information technology (it) system administrator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  
  

Experience

5 years or more

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Construction
• Information technology (IT) infrastructure
• Data centre
• General office
• Private sector
• Troubleshooting
  
  

Budgetary responsibility

• 0 - $100,000
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assign IT projects to systems analysts, programmers and other computer technicians
• Coordinate IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services
• Direct and control daily operations
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Recruit staff
• Review operational reports to assess compliance with software and hardware requirements
• Train staff
• Establish and implement policies and procedures for information systems
• Meet with clients to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and timelines
• Manage incidents
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
  
  

Supervision

• Working groups
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Agile
• Conduct software testing
• Development and operations (DevOps)
• Internet of things (IoT)
• iOS
• Computer programming
• Data processing and systems
• Database management
• Desktop applications
• Enterprise Applications Integration (EAI)
• Networking hardware
• Networking security
• Networking software
• Programming languages
• Programming software
• Wireless networks
• Unix
• MS PowerPoint
• Virtualization
• Big data
• GitHub
• Software quality assurance
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
• Linux
• Desktop publishing software
• MS SQL Server
• Computerized testing system
• MS Exchange
• File management software
• Security software
• P and ID Software
• Server Hardware
• SharePoint
• .NET
• Python
• Cloud
• Shell script
• MS Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
• Virtual Storage Access Method (VSAM)
• Unix Shell Scripting
• Firewall
• MS Active Directory
  
  

Investigative expertise

• Closed-circuit television (CCTV)
  
  

Area of work experience

• Software development
• Project implementation
• Information technology (IT) service delivery
• Fleet management
• Management
• Quality assurance or control
  
  

Area of specialization

• Process improvement
• Scrum
• System integration
• Electronic
• Cybersecurity
• Information systems
• Testing
• Mobile equipment
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Parking paid by employer
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload
• Large workload
  
  

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Proactive
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available