Hybrid System and Network Administrator

at NFI Group Inc. (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF; TSX: NFI.DB)

• Job title: System and Network Administrator
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: VoIP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Anniston, United States

About the role

• System and Network Administrator managing and maintaining IT infrastructure for NFI Group, a global bus manufacturer. Responsibilities include server and network management, troubleshooting, and IT support.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and manages the daily operations to ensure server, network and application availability in the absence of the operations group.
• Performs Backup and Recovery functions for the server environments in the absence of the operations group.
• Monitors network and Firewall logs to ensure network availability (identify potential security and technical issues)
• Performs Backup and Recovery functions for the network components.
• Optimizes Server hardware and software for performance based on application requirements.
• Applies server application patches and upgrades in conjunction with the Desktop Support Analyst(s) and the end users.
• Installs and troubleshoots server-based operating systems and applications.
• Maintains and enforces systems security as dictated by established policies and procedures.
• Implements and maintains disaster recovery processes and backup strategies.
• Performs server fault management, isolation, troubleshooting and resolution.
• Implements and maintains an Anti-Virus protection architecture for the server systems.
• Optimizes network hardware and software for performance based on application requirements.
• Applies network patches and upgrades to ensure stability and performance objectives are met.
• Installs and debugs network hardware and software components (routers, switches etc.)
• Performs monitoring, troubleshooting, and configuration of network resources (e.g. leased lines, switches, routers, etc.)
• Maintains and enforces network and Firewall security as dictated by established policies and procedures.
• Implements and maintains disaster recovery processes and backup strategies associated with network components.
• Installs, configures, and maintains VoIP hardware and software components.
• Installs, configures, and maintains wireless networks and assists with client configurations (barcode, kiosks, wireless PC’s etc).
• Maintains and enforces wireless network security policies.
• Installs, configures, and maintains network configurations to support unified communications (VoIP, video etc).
• Defines standards, policies and operational procedures relating to server and storage systems.
• Develops migration plans, and interfaces with other administrators and analysts to coordinate changes.
• Evaluates, implements, manages and designs of Internet and Intranet; and network applications including groupware and E-mail applications.
• Plans, implements, and manages changes to the virtualization environments in conjunction with other storage and server administrators within the guidelines of the virtualization strategy.
• Assists with the design and implementation of network infrastructures.
• Assists with the development of capacity forecasts and the identification of necessary infrastructure investments.
• Participates on technology and infrastructure projects.
• Research and develop business cases using the CAF process for technology projects.
• Implements infrastructure projects using standard “Project Management” methodologies.
• Participates in internal security audits in conjunction with the Security Administrator.
• Keep Leadership informed through regular and open communication.
• Deal constructively and helpfully with all members of the Organization (Coworkers, Customers, Suppliers).
• Adhere to policies and procedures of the organization.
• Be a positive representative of the organization at all times.
• Adopt, promote and support operational excellence initiatives as identified by the organization (5S, Workplace Org Lean etc).
• Comply with all occupational safety and health rules and regulations approved by the local Country, State and Province, NFI Group management, the safety committee and Union partners
• Comply with all Environmental Management Systems certification and Occupational Safety and Health certification achieved by NFI Group
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Diploma in Computer Technology, or equivalent.
• 5+ Years experience managing servers in an enterprise environment, an enterprise email system (MS Exchange) and managing network resources.
• 3-5+ Years experience managing virtual infrastructures with a good understanding of virtual networking and managing VoIP telephone systems
• Understanding of security strategies would be an asset.
• MS Server OS administration, MS Exchange Administration experience
• Active Directory installation/configuration, backup and recovery, storage management and DR
• Network and firewall configuration
• Project management fundamentals

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Eligible for benefits on first day of employment:
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Dental plans - basic dental option with a $0 paycheck contribution available
• Vision plan with $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid HSA (Health Savings Account) Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.