Alberta Securities Commission Looking for Senior Systems Administrator at Calgary, Alberta, Canada Full Time

The Alberta Securities Commission is the industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province’s securities laws. It is entrusted with fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and with protecting investors. As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators, the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada’s capital markets.

The Information Technology team (IT) is responsible for ensuring the consistent, reliable and secure delivery of services to 225+ internal users. IT works hand in hand with the business to deliver and support systems that address the unique technology requirements of the organization.

Reporting to the Manager, IT, the Senior Systems Administrator focuses on implementing and supporting cloud and physical infrastructure critical to the security and operational efficiency of the ASC, such as network operations and support, server and storage provisioning, end-point device management, backup and disaster recovery.

Although operational in nature, this role has a strategic focus and is responsible for recommending and implementing core infrastructure at the ASC. It requires high degree of technical knowledge and experience, paired with a willingness to explore new technologies to elevate the ASC systems to the next level.

• Evaluating, recommending, acquiring and implementing physical and virtual infrastructure, network, cloud services, communications, end user devices and other systems. Creating business cases to justify acquisitions. Working closely with vendors and consultants as required to design and deliver projects, and provide post-implementation support.
• Supporting the day-to-day operation of the ASC’s back-office systems. Responsibilities include third level support of the network, including switches, firewalls, data centre connectivity, and internet services. Other support responsibilities include VPN, remote access, Wi-Fi, web filtering, and voice and video communications.
• Acting as an escalation point for the Service Desk. Liaising and collaborating with external network consultants and vendors, and internal specialists to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Supporting current physical and virtual infrastructure, specifically Cisco HyperFlex, VMware and Microsoft Azure. Monitoring activity and responding to alerts. Provisioning virtual servers and workstations.
• Leveraging cloud services to further develop the ASC’s hybrid infrastructure. Administering the existing Azure environment, including M365, Azure AD, cloud provisioned storage, website and VM services.
• Taking ownership of end-point management (laptop and mobile devices), including the design and configuration of Autopilot and Intune to enable laptop imaging and application deployment by the Service Desk.
• Overseeing the ASC’s hybrid backup platform (Cohesity)
• Participating in Disaster Recovery testing.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to management and a mentor to System Administrators on the team.
• A post-secondary education and/or technical certification, plus eight (8) or more years of demonstrated infrastructure, network and general technical support experience in a comparable environment.
• Hands-on experience leveraging cloud services to deliver real world services to the organization. Azure preferred.
• A good working knowledge of networking concepts and technologies. Cisco and/or Fortinet skills are a strong asset.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows servers and VMware virtualization technology. Familiarity with hyper-converged infrastructure.
• VPN experience.
• Experience with disaster recovery and backup processes and systems.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• A willingness to keeps up to date with new technologies.
• The ability to interact with vendors and contractors to assist with the implementation and support of network/infrastructure products and services.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Click the Apply For This Job Online button to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations by September 15, 2023. This position will work out of the ASC office located in Calgary, Alberta. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. More information about working at the ASC including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found on our website at www.asc.ca.

We offer a hybrid work environment and flexibility, a competitive total rewards package consisting of 100 per cent employer-paid benefits, comprehensive health and dental, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability; retirement benefits; travel insurance; paid vacation time, flex and sick days; an employee family assistance program; transportation allowance, generous flexible spending account and professional development through subsidized courses, conference, workshops, seminars and in-house training. We also encourage fun and giving back to the community with initiatives offered through our ASC Social Club and annual United Way Campaign.

The ASC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected.