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In-Scope

Work Location: This role is eligible for hybrid work – this means you’ll have the flexibility of working from home and in the office (in Regina), on a scheduled rotation once training requirements have been met. Until then, the successful incumbent will be expected to work on-site, full-time.

Division: Infrastructure & Operations

Pay Range: $65,328 - $82,452

Closes: Monday, July 03, 2023

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

The System Administrator is responsible for maintaining and supporting the infrastructure building blocks, which may include server, storage, virtualization, cloud computing, and operating systems. This role supports end point management solutions and web application services. The System Administrator works closely with the Senior System Administrator to ensure that the systems infrastructure is operational and secure. Participates in standby rotation and/or callback incidents as assigned.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Note: This section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities – other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Delivers foundational infrastructure blocks for corporate use.

• Installs and configures software and hardware components.

• Creates and maintains support conditions and runbooks.

• Administers building blocks by applying security updates and patches.

• Ensures the health and performance of provisioned building blocks.

• Runs error detection and resiliency tests.

• Performs application troubleshooting.

• Performs application performance monitoring, including telemetry.

• Supports the operations manager with incidents and changes.

• Manages monitoring tools and solutions for workload(s).

• Performs day-to-day operations for workload(s).

• Controls access permissions and privileges.

• Responsible for system backups and disaster recovery tasks.

• Writes and maintains automation scripts for system maintenance and administration.

• Generates performance, error, and resiliency test reports for application teams, Developers, business owners, and executives.

• Creates and updates operational documentation and runbooks.

High Performance Team & Culture

• Supports a culture of leadership and accountability to effectively meet the key accountabilities within the scope of the role.

• Displays leadership by committing to a culture of continuous learning/development of self and supports others by actively sharing knowledge, providing guidance, mentoring, training, and supporting developmental opportunities.

• Demonstrates that the Health, Safety and Emergency Management Policy is applied in area of responsibility for self and others.

• Actively applies knowledge to support transformation and strategic initiatives of the corporation, while participating and advocating change and applying a growth mindset.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Knowledge of Windows and Linux Server and Desktop Operating Systems.

• Proficient knowledge of IT best practices, methodologies, and techniques related to system administration.

• Knowledge of Cloud computing (e.g., IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and associated technologies.

• Proficient knowledge of information technology, including operating systems, subsystem components, software, and hardware.

• Knowledge of methods, procedures, policy, and guidelines for all systems departments, and how their functions/applications/technologies support the delivery of IT services to SGI.

• Knowledge of IT life cycle management processes.

• Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) practices.

• Knowledge of DevOps practices (e.g., Infrastructure-as-Code, automation).

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Four-year degree from an accredited post-secondary education institution in a relevant field of study, such as Information Technology, Mathematics & Applied Science, or defined equivalency.

EXPERIENCE

• 1 – 2 years’ experience in systems administration.

Leader Level 2 – Applies (Self & Others)

• Accountability - Goes Beyond Basic Expectations to Implement Customer/Partner Focused Solutions

• Business Acumen - Applies Business Fundamentals and Thinks in Future-Oriented Terms

• Change Agility - Is Nimble; Shifts Gears Quickly and Comfortably

• Leadership - Leads Self and Others

Diversity is a cornerstone of SGI. We believe all candidates should be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your accommodation requests to us at wellness@sgi.sk.ca and we will work through your request with you. All information received will be kept confidential.

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