Kitco Metals Inc Hiring for System Administrator (FT) at Montréal, QC Full Time

Purpose:
The Systems Administrator will be responsible for the installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of hardware and software systems that support operations of all Kitco Metals Inc. offices. This individual will serve as a system/network technical expert in day-to-day operations, assist in problem-solving efforts and projects, and develop new system and application implementations.

Responsibilities:
Serve as a Systems Administrator

Install and maintain systems, applications, security, and network equipment

Ensure high availability and acceptable levels of performance of critical systems

Recommend upgrades, patches, new applications and equipment

Set up, configure, and support internal and/or external networks

Support environment specific hardware and software platforms

Support end-users

Troubleshoot system and network performance issues

Stay current with technological developments in network-systems administration technology and recommend ways for Kitco Metals Inc. to take advantage of new technology

24 x 7 on call availability on a rotational basis, must be available for overtime when needed

Other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of administration experience in a critical environment

Experience with Windows 10, Windows Server, VMware, IIS, SharePoint, Exchange, Active Directory, MS SQL, and Microsoft 365

Ability to install, configure, troubleshoot, and support Windows Server, MS SQL, Exchange, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365

Experience with the following would be considered an asset(s): Networking switches, firewalls, Mitel phone system, VoIP, SAN, Linux, Apache, MySQL, Cloud Platforms

Backup, High Availability, Disaster Recovery

Hard-working, resourceful and customer-service oriented

Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently and respond to emergency situations effectively

Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally

Ability to work independently and in a team

Excellent English abilities to be able to offer support to our international offices

About Kitco Metals Inc:
Founded in 1977, Kitco Metals Inc. is headquartered in Montreal and has offices in New York and Hong Kong. Kitco is one of the largest retailers of precious metals in the world, and a specialized supplier of refining services. The company is an authorized reseller of products made by some of the most prestigious government mints. Kitco’s website, the world’s #1 precious metals reference, is visited by close to a million people every day. A leading industry innovator, Kitco was one of the first precious metal companies to offer free real-time market information applications for smart phones.