Server Administrator
Full Time
1+ Year
Canada
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Server Administrator to join our IT team. As a Server Administrator, you will play a critical role in the management, maintenance, and optimization of our server infrastructure. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to contribute to the reliability and efficiency of our IT operations.
Responsibilities
- Server Deployment: Install, configure, and deploy servers to meet organizational requirements and specifications.
- Server Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance tasks, including updates, patches, and system backups, to ensure the stability and security of servers.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve server-related issues, collaborating with other IT teams and vendors as needed.
- Performance Monitoring: Monitor server performance, analyze trends, and implement adjustments to optimize resource utilization.
- Security Measures: Implement and maintain security measures, including access controls, firewalls, and antivirus solutions, to protect server environments.
- Documentation: Create and maintain documentation related to server configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
- Capacity Planning: Conduct capacity planning assessments to anticipate future server requirements and ensure scalability.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with network administrators, system analysts, and other IT professionals to ensure seamless integration of servers with other IT components.
Skills Required
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications such as MCSA or MCSE are highly desirable.
- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in server administration or a related role, with a proven track record of managing diverse server environments.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in server operating systems, including Windows Server and Linux distributions. Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V. Familiarity with server hardware, storage solutions, and backup systems. Knowledge of server monitoring and management tools.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot server-related issues effectively.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team and across departments to ensure the optimal performance of server environments.
- Adaptability: Capability to adapt to evolving technologies, industry best practices, and organizational needs.
- Certifications: Possession of relevant certifications in server administration is highly valued and demonstrates a commitment to professional development.
We have cool benefits support you
- Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to recognize and reward your expertise and contributions to our IT operations.
- Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing professional development, including attending relevant conferences, workshops, and obtaining certifications.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to support your well-being.
- Cutting-Edge Projects: Work on projects that challenge and inspire you, allowing you to showcase your server administration skills.
- Collaborative Environment: Join a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your technical skills contribute to the overall success of our IT operations.
- Career Growth: A supportive environment that encourages career growth and provides opportunities for advancement within the organization.
- Innovation: Be part of a team that values innovation, encourages new ideas, and embraces the latest technologies to enhance our server infrastructure.