Via Science Hiring for IT System Administrator at Montréal, QC Full Time

IT System Administrator

Location: Montreal, QC

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VIA is making an impact, and so can you._*

VIA is powering the clean energy revolution. Now, we need your help to make an even bigger difference. Using our blockchain-powered platform, we help organizations drive operational efficiencies and collaborate across the energy ecosystem by overcoming challenges related to data quality, data scarcity, and data privacy. VIA works with the largest power providers in the U.S., Europe, and also the U.S. State and Federal government agencies, including the Department of Defense.

As an IT System Administrator at VIA, you will help secure and scale our enterprise end-point computing infrastructure, ensure proper identity access management, and support SaaS account provisioning. To be a successful candidate, you will demonstrate a passion for automation, have a critical thinking mindset, and a strong desire to collaborate and deliver technical solutions, all while providing an excellent user experience.

Read more about our mission, team, and values here.

In this role, you will:

• Govern and help scale our fleet of Mobile Device Management (MDM) – connected Mac devices
• Operationalize and automate the endpoint lifecycle, streamlining the onboarding and offboarding process for our employees
• Automate application distribution and management using industry standard tools
• Act as the first line of support for team members with troubleshooting and resolution of complex issues related to endpoint devices
• Identify and fulfill opportunities within IT Operations to eliminate repetitive manual work through tools, integrations, and automation
• Configure and maintain systems for automated SaaS account provisioning (i.e. OKTA and related tools)
• Support users with other SaaS applications when needed (Google Workspace, Slack, JIRA, etc.)

What you will bring to this role:

• Passion and experience for endpoint security best practices
• Proficiency in security tools such as device encryption, anti-virus, digital certificates, patching, and application listing
• Experience with identity management and SaaS account provisioning automation
• Ability to configure and implement Mobile Device Management MDM tools (JAMF, Addigy, Intune, Jumpcloud)
• Proficiency with scripting in any of the following or similar languages (Python, PowerShell)

Bonus abilities you will bring to this role:

• A certification in an MDM tool (JAMF, Addigy, Intune, Jumpcloud, etc.)
• Exposure to our current technology stack: Infrastructure as code (Terraform) and code-based configuration tools (Ansible)

• Prior experience with administering some of our current technology stack or willingness to learn: OKTA, Confluence, JIRA, Slack, Zoom, Google workspace
• Experience supporting Mac platforms in an enterprise environment (software patches, application deployment, and risk mitigation)

To have a high impact at VIA, you will:

• Be a critical thinker with a passion for solving complex problems alongside teammates
• Have a desire to learn in a high-energy environment
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and apply follow-up and organizational skills
• Be a great communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Be a part of a team that will transform the energy industry using groundbreaking technology and innovative solutions
• Enjoy sharing your passions, as a foodie, a lover of video games, a fan of pets, or having a good GIF game (doesn’t hurt either!)

What you will find at VIA:

A competitive, total rewards package that includes equity, an environment that cares about your learning and development, flexible working arrangements, and a culture of celebrating our collective diversity, are just a few of the things that make every day rewarding!
Read about our perks and benefits here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time