Systems & Network Administrator Digital nGenuity in Dartmouth, NS Yesterday New!

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Digital nGenuity was recently recognized by Maclean’s and Canadian Business magazines as one of Canada’s Top 500 Growing Companies in 2019, and The Globe and Mail as one of Canada’s Top 400 Growing Companies in 2020! We have also been recognized as one of the Top 50 Best Managed IT Companies in Canada for the past 3 years.

Digital nGenuity is a locally owned Atlantic Canadian Technology Company located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. We are a leading provider of Business to Business Information Technology and Managed Services. Digital nGenuity, and the companies we have formed partnerships with, deliver strategic IT consulting services, cloud solutions, server and infrastructure services and support, business solutions, client services and support, IT security services and education services to a wide variety of small and medium size businesses, including law firms, clinics, corporate departments, and divisions of Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments.

Digital nGenuity is committed to continual development, certification and training in all areas of expertise to ensure we have the technical competency critical for delivering successful professional services to our business clients.

Responsibilities

Key position functions include:

• Install and configure network switches, firewalls and other wired and wireless LAN and WAN networking equipment.
• Install and configure network server hardware, both physical and virtualized, operating systems and application software.
• Manage Windows network including Active Directory, DNS and DHCP.
• Maintain and support the corporate electronic mail system according to established procedures and standards.
• Monitor network servers, routers, switches and other network equipment for performance and other problems, taking corrective action as required.
• Assist with maintenance of system backups.
• Provide intermediate to advanced troubleshooting for network server hardware, operating systems, application software and other LAN and WAN networking equipment.
• Provide intermediate troubleshooting for WAN and Internet connectivity issues.
• Perform basic firewall configuration.
• Create and update documentation for server and networking procedures.
• Assist in development of new Corporate IT Services procedures and standards.
• Provide telephone support to local and remote users for server and networking issues.
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide server and network support outside of regular business hours on a best-effort basis.
• May travel to remote office locations to provide on-site support.
• Project work and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will possess a combination of the following:

• Computer-related diploma from a recognized technical school.
• Minimum five+ years of experience in a server/network administration role.
• Strong working knowledge/experience with administration of Microsoft Windows Server 2008+, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, Hyper-V, Azure, Office365 Administration, SolarWinds n-Central, PowerShell and networking concepts including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs and Wi-Fi.
• Experience with WatchGuard firewalls would be an asset.
• Network+ certification or equivalent preferred.
• Microsoft, CompTIA, and/or other industry certifications, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and well-organized with a strong ability to think logically.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to occasionally work after hours or weekends.
• Required to provide on-call support on a rotational basis on holidays and after hours.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

ONLY candidates located in Canada, and eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship will be considered at this time. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Benefits

• Extended medical and health coverage that includes medical, dental and vision.
• Basic life insurance, disability and EAP program.
• Paid holidays and flex working hours.
• Annual performance review with bonus programs.
• Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year