Systems Specialist
Irving Shipbuilding is one of the most modern shipyards in North America, defined by its pace and appetite for change. Irving Shipbuilding is building more than 20 Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships and River-Class Destroyers as part of the largest and most complex shipbuilding initiative in Canadian history. If you're curious and motivated by a fast-moving environment and want to contribute to building ships with state-of-the-art naval technology this opportunity is for you.
The Systems Specialist is a collaborative and key member of the Cloud and Data Center team. This position will support and maintain lifecycle on services and solutions to satisfy business and operational requirements using internal and industry best practices.
Now is your chance to join our team to make a lasting impact on a national venture as a Systems Specialist.
All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Responsibilities
- Deliver on KTLO, Security Access Requests (SARs), Incident and Service Requests
- Manage and execute risks and vulnerabilities while looking for opportunities for improvement
- Support processes for all tiered support levels with continued efforts on process improvement
- Engage in the certification and introduction of new products and solutions for our services and customers (executing testing and acceptance)
- Conduct research based on requirements and provide recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards
- Monitor and analyze capacity and performance on the infrastructure and recommend enhancements to meet new or changing infrastructure demands
- Participate in an on-call rotation to serve and support our customers
- Work alongside a diverse team supporting the technology landscape established to manufacture the River-Class Destroyers
Qualifications
- Education Required: A university degree, college diploma or a related discipline
- 3-8 years of experience in IT Environments (Systems)
- Knowledge/Experience in: Active Directory (AD), AD Federated Services (ADFS), Server OS (Windows/Linux), Virtualization, Storage, Enterprise Backup Services
- Knowledge/Experience in Cloud Platforms such as Azure and Amazon
- Effective customer service and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail while being able to pivot to changing priorities
- Work well in a collaborative environment
Bonus:
- Microsoft Certified Systems Associate, or Microsoft Certified Azure Associate
- ITIL Foundations Certification
- Six Sigma - Yellow Belt Certification
About the Team
The belief that what people experience matters more than technology is part of our foundational core. We also believe that our ability as a team grows exponentially when we share success. These centering values - some of our non-negotiables - guide our decisions and inform how we show up daily. Join a team that aims to simplify the path forward and inspire commitment.
With over 380 employees centralized in Saint John, Fredericton, Dieppe and Halifax, we offer the opportunity to create real value by helping people and businesses work smarter. JDI IT supports the entire J.D. Irving Limited group of companies which means we offer opportunities and experiences across a wide breadth of IT areas, businesses and industries. As a member of the JDI IT team, you will be a key player in enabling the business to win by overcoming obstacles and "getting it done"!
We believe in the power of diverse teams and invest in continuous professional growth. We are seeking naturally curious change makers looking to join a collaborative and motivated team. Come help JDI IT Raise the Bar!