Halifax Systems Administrator

Do you get energy from juggling multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail is key? Do you enjoy improving processes and productivity with a client-focused approach?

McInnes Cooper is seeking a forward-thinking Systems Administrator to join our Technology & Information Services team for a full-time permanent position in our Halifax office. This position plays a key role in supporting the services the team delivers to the firm as well as implementing and maintaining the firm's security platform.

As a Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for:

• Manage and support enterprise services including ERP, databases, cloud email and collaboration, server hardening, Antispam, MFA, and remote working services on Windows and Linux servers in a VMWare environment;
• Maintaining the following hardware solutions including networking and wireless infrastructure, firewalls;
• Participate in special technology projects including performing solution and requirement research, assisting in the product selection and business case development, documenting and implementing the solution; and,
• Assist and provide mentorship to the Operations Team as required with more complex technical problems and requested service changes.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science or related experience;
• A minimum of three (3) years experience working within the field of Systems Administration;
• Microsoft and/or security-related certifications such as SSCP, CISSP;
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST 800 series and ISO27000 series;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, SAML 2.0, OAUTH, Kerberos;
• Experience in supporting database services, Microsoft 365, Virtualization, Anti-spam and email filtering, Multifactor authentication/Identity Services, and Remote Access Services;
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell and Python;
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language; and,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Our team members have access to:

• Defined-benefit pension plan;
• Firm-paid health and dental benefits;
• Health spending account;
• Personal (wellness) spending account;
• Time for you:
  • Including vacation, personal and sick days.
• Balancing life:
  • Work from home / Flex work options available for many team members.
• Our Team - we can't say enough about our people! You will be part of a collaborative, collegial, respectful and caring team; and,
• Have the opportunity to participate in a variety of teams including Collective Social Responsibility, Wellness, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Special Events and so many more!

McInnes Cooper is committed to building an environment that is diverse and inclusive, representative of the communities in which we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through our on-line application process.

As part of the recruitment process, MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process with us, please contact Alana Burgess at alana.burgess@mcinnescooper.com or 902.455.8260.