Emtec Global Services Hiring for Systems Administrator (REMOTE) at Canada Full Time

Company Overview:
Emtec is a Global consulting company that provides technology-empowered business solutions for world class organizations. Our Global Workforce of over 1000 consultants provide best in class services to our clients to realize their digital transformation journey. Our clients span the emerging, mid-market and enterprise space. With multiple offices worldwide, we are uniquely positioned to deliver digital solutions to our clients leveraging Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft, Java and Open Source technologies with a focus on Mobility, Cloud, Security, Analytics, Logistics, Data Engineering and Intelligent Automation. Emtec’s singular mission is to create “Clients for Life” – long-term relationships that deliver rapid, meaningful, and lasting business value.

At Emtec, we have a unique blend of Corporate and Entrepreneurial cultures. This is where you would have an opportunity to drive business value for clients while you innovate, continue to grow and have fun while doing it. You would work with team members who are vibrant, smart and passionate and they bring their passion to all that they do – whether it’s learning, giving back to our communities or always going the extra mile for our client.

Position Description:
Emtec is seeking Systems Administrators who can contribute to our client’s IT infrastructure team’s needs for a 3-6 months contract, with possibility of extension. The System Administrators would be expected to ensure compliance with established standards, policies and configuration guidelines. In this role you will monitor user access control methods; install, configure and maintain technical systems to support business requirements maintain up-to-date documentation on configurations, operational procedures and hardware and software inventories; maintain VMWare environment with security patches and regular upgrades; troubleshoot, diagnose and correct. Hours of work will be Monday-Friday 8 am – 5 pm EST.

Responsibilites include but may not be limited to:
Initial responsibility will be for desktop support and administration;

Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies;

Maintain data files and monitor system configuration to ensure data integrity;

Liaison with external vendors;

Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems;

Assist in supporting and maintaining the virtualized desktop infrastructure (VDI);

Working closely with the IT teams to provide a robust and stable infrastructure on which to build our products;

Participate in providing internal business support by resolving escalation requests;

Ensures fluidity in a robust agile process to support software engineers on network enclaves at various classification levels;

Creating and/or updating asset management records;

Administration of users/groups/privileges within Active Directory;

Provide documentation for System Administration, as needed.

Must Have Skills:
Minimum 5 years’ experience administering a Windows Server Environment

Bachelor’s Degree is required or equivalent work experience and Microsoft certifications will be consider in lieu of a degree

Prior Technical Support experience

Knowledge and understanding of supporting encryption tools

Azure Cloud knowledge / experience

Microsoft Active Directory experience

Knowledge of SQL databases and queries

Experience managing backup solutions (Tape/Disk, etc.)

Experience with infrastructure design, including networking protocols and data redundancy

Knowledge of Agile Development Methodologies

Preferred Skills:
Professional certification (e.g. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)) is a plus;

Professional Skills:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude

Strong understanding of proactive customer service

Above average written and verbal communication skills

Emtec is an Equal Opportunity Employer

US/Canadian citizens and those authorized to work in the US or Canada are encouraged to apply.

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