Source Code Looking for System Administrator at Cambridge, ON Full Time

System Administrator to upgrading Windows 2012 servers to 2019

Contract, min 6 months, w/ strong possibility of renewal

Cambridge, Ontario (hybrid – w/ infrequent office time required)

Protected B clearance required (must be in Canada for 5 years, w/ criminal record globally)

The infrastructure team is responsible for operating multiple data centers and providing services such as server builds and support, storage solutions, messaging and directory services, hardware and end user support. As a member of the team, responsibilities will include support of Windows and Linux servers in an on premise environment performing basic monitoring, log checking, patching, network administration (DHCP, DNS), equipment installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and technical support. Knowledge of production support process including incident/change/problem management, call triaging, maintenance of run documentation, and critical issue resolution procedures is a must.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary system administrator for windows upgrade project

Building, configuring and administering physical and virtual servers running Windows Server 2008,

Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2012 R2. 2019

Configure and install in-house and third party packaged applications on Windows and Linux application

hosting platforms.

Upgrade and patch ESXi hosts.

Create accurate, detailed technical procedures & installation instructions.

Administration of IIS web application servers.

Triage and resolve incidents and service requests in the infrastructure queue.

Apply monthly security patches and remediate vulnerabilities per security requirements.

Debug application and server performance issues.

Participate in the annual IT disaster recovery exercise.

Must have:
5+ years experience as a System Admin working in a large enterprise infrastructure environment

3+ years experience in a Microsoft environment w/ advanced knowledge of Active Directory (FSMO roles, AD group management), DFS and IIS. and Microsoft Exchange 2016 .

Experience working with VMware ESXi (preferably version 7.0.2) to build virtual machines.

Experience with ServiceNow

Nice to have:
Prior exposure to AWS or Azure

Experience with PowerShell or another scripting.

Experience working with and managing Cisco UCS chassis and blades.

Working experience with load-balanced, multi-tiered application infrastructure.

Prior exposure to PCI compliant infrastructure environment

Experience working with Veeam backup software.

Experience working with Whats Up Gold monitoring tools

Experience with Linux

Pay rate should be:
$40 – $50/hr incorporated

$30 – $40/hr T4

T4 is less because we have to subtract Vacation, Stat Allowance, EI, CPP, EHT, and admin fees Bill rate is max $80/hr Incorporated + HST

• The admin fee is $2.50.
• Max pay rate should be $50/hr incorporated + HST. The less, the better.
• If the candidate wants more $$, then lock them down and tell them that you can not promise them an interview, but you will still submit there profile to see if approves. 70% of the time they are open to it, but we can’t promise anything.
• Important note: Make sure to clarify to the candidate that the hourly rate is incorporated and they need to have their own company. If they do not have their own company, we will need to subtract 18% burden (for Vacation, Stat Allowance, EI, CPP, EHT, and admin fees). In this case, you’ll be a T4 Source Code employee for the length of the contract.

Tell them it’s always better to start your own company it takes a few hours, and you save much more on tax. You can claim all your expenses, and we pay you your hourly rate + 13% HST.

When comparing to full-time, use the below calculation

Hourly rate x Hours worked per week (37.5) x weeks worked per year (50)

Example:
$60/hr x 37.5 hours per week x 50 avg weeks worked per year

= $112 500 + 13% HST ($14625)

$50/hr x 37.5 hours per week x 50 avg weeks worked per year

= $93 750 + 13% HST ($12 128)

$45/hr x 37.5 hours per week x 50 avg weeks worked per year

= $84 375 + 13% HST ($10 968 )

$40/hr x 37.5 hours per week x 50 avg weeks worked per year

= $75 000 + 13% HST ($9 750)

$35/hr x x 37.5 hours per week x 50 avg weeks worked per year

= $65 625 + 13% HST ($8 531)

$30/hr x 37.5 hours per week x 50 avg weeks worked per year

= $56 250 + 13% HST

You have to pay your own taxes at the end of the year, which is much lower than a regular employee.