Systems Administrator, Intermediate

Drive innovation in cybersecurity, software development, and big data technology as part of our award-winning IT team. You can play a critical role as part of a global agile team for Bell Canada, Canada’s largest telco, media, and tech company.

We know our success is fueled by our people, so we empower our Qmunity and provide a workplace where you can flourish and grow. We offer premium benefits, including: 

• Home-based setup
• Miscellaneous allowances, performance-based bonus, and yearly increase
• HMO from day 1 for you + 2 free dependents
• 6 months paid maternity; 15 days paternity leave
• Company-sponsored training and upskilling, and career growth opportunities!

• Administering and maintaining Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems, including patching, updates, upgrades, and performance tuning
• Providing after-hours on-call support, responding to and resolving system incidents and alerts promptly and efficiently
• Implementing and managing change management processes, ensuring all changes to the infrastructure are properly documented, tested, and executed
• Performing security hardening and vulnerability assessments on servers, implementing security best practices, and responding to security incidents
• Monitoring system performance, capacity, and availability using various monitoring tools, proactively identifying and resolving issues
• Collaborating with other IT teams, including network, database, and application teams, to ensure seamless integration and support
• Participating in disaster recovery and business continuity planning and testing, ensuring the ability to recover systems in the event of an outage
• Automating system administration tasks using scripting languages like Python, Ansible, PowerShell or even Bash, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort
• Creating and maintaining documentation, including system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
• Staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in server administration, security, and operations

Core Competencies (Must-have Competencies)

• At least 3 years of experience with Server Administration, with a focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems and Windows Server
• At least 3 years of experience with virtualization technologies, including VMware vSphere and vCenter, and Red Hat OpenStack
• At least 3 years of experience with scripting languages and automation tools like Ansible, Python, PowerShell and Bash
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing
• Solid knowledge of security principles and best practices, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and vulnerability management

Complementary Competencies (Good-to-have Competencies)

• Experience working in a 24/7 operational environment
• Experience with Solaris, HP-UX, and AIX operating systems
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and principles
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Willingness to participate in after-hours on-call rotation
• Knowledge of change management processes and procedures
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and technologies

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related fields

Work Conditions

• Work from Home Setup
• Amenable to be assigned on a rotating schedule (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM PHT)

If this role sounds exciting to you, click APPLY NOW!

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