System Administrator

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supra municipal body with jurisdiction over the territory located north of the 55th parallel, is now looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual interested in joining the KRG to work in the capacity of:

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

(PERMANENT, FULL TIME)

Under the supervision of the Assistant-Director – Information Technology section, the system administrator is responsible for, without being limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Ensure production server availability.
• Ensure proper data backups of all servers (backup schedule, data recovery, and testing);
• Ensure adequate access and security measures over all systems, including OS updates and antivirus;
• Ensure local and WAN network availability.
• Manage the Firewall and Network infrastructure;
• Support IT Specialists as needed, providing guidance on their daily activities;
• Play a leading role in the implementation of a new system following the project management concept;
• Ensure proper documentation of all system-related activities. Windows Server, SQL Server, Exchange…;
• Planning, documentation, and maintenance of the disaster recovery plan (hardware & data recovery);
• Play an active role in the creation, implementation,n and revision of IT policies and guidelines;
• Work under the Senior System Administrator's guidance
• Assist Security Specialist as needed
• Performing any related tasks as requested by the Assistant-Director.

Qualifications

• College-level diploma in computer technology;
• 5 years of experience supporting Windows Servers, Exchange, Fortinet, and Cisco equipment;
• Microsoft Certifications;
• CompTIA A+ Certification;
• Experience with project management is an asset.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022 Administration;
• Active Directory Enterprise Administration;
• VMware ESXi (vSphere/vCenter) environments;
• Microsoft Office 365 administration;
• Scripting in PowerShell, VBScript;
• Management of SAN and iSCSI Server Storage Arrays; Server and Network
• Network management: routers, firewalls, and switches
• Veeam Backup, Replication, and Recovery;
• PRTG Monitoring;
• Web server configuration and management: Apache, IIS;
• Maintain Development/ Production environments for Web DevOps;
• Maintaining SQL Servers, SSIS/SSRS/SSAS projects and reports;
• MSQL Database Administration (Windows Server Cluster environment);
• Citrix;
• PowerShell scripting;
• Microsoft Certifications;
• Microsoft SharePoint;
• Microsoft Office 365 Experience;
• Network Administration: DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, PPTP VPN, RDP;

PERSONAL QUALITIES / ABILITIES:

• Strong analytical capacity;
• Resourceful when troubleshooting;
• Team leadership;
• Ability to transfer his/her knowledge to others;
• Strong focus on customer service-oriented personality;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages:  Inuktitut, English, and French;

• Must be available to occasionally work overtime, outside office hours, and be available on call;
• Must be available to travel in Nunavik communities on occasion.

Place of employment:  Hybrid with travel in Nunavik, Quebec

Salary:   Min. $ 60,074 – Max. $102 839 yearly 

Other benefits:           

Simplified Pension Plan: 6,25% employer, 4% employee;

Group Insurance;

Vacation: 20 days/year;

Statutory Holidays: 20 days including 10 during Christmas holidays.