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External Posting: 1950 Issued: May 18, 2023 EXTERNAL POSTING BLUEWATER DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF PERMANENT SYSTEM ENGINEER (FULL-TIME) Interviews may be conducted via telephone or using technology. GROW YOUR CAREER IN BLUEWATER As one of the area?s largest employers, Bluewater District School Board has approximately 3,000 permanent and casual employees who serve 18,500 students and families across 8,673 square kilometres within Bruce and Grey Counties on the traditional lands of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. Come to Bluewater to experience the trails, sandy beaches, meandering rivers, and welcoming communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated in providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits! Application Process: 1. The closing date for applying to this vacancy is Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. 2. Please apply by email to ICTApplications@bwdsb.on.ca, addressed to the Supervisor, and include a cover letter, r?sum?, references and permission to check references. Please indicate job posting number and position applying for in the subject title. We thank everyone for applying, however, only applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be contacted. Once your application has been received, you will receive an automatically generated response to confirm receipt. PERMANENT VACANCY (1) Permanent Full-Time (1.0 FTE, 35 hours/week), System Engineer LOCATION: Bluewater District School Board Education Centre, Chesley SALARY: $38.95 - $40.17/hr (Sept 1/21) COMMENCING: As soon as possible. REPORTS TO: Mike Savage, ICT Assistant Manager RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Design and deployment of board servers, clusters, and storage ? Strong, hands-on technical knowledge of servers, storage, Windows operating systems, Active Directory, Azure Active Directory and DNS ? Data protection management, including backups and business continuity ? Integration with external services and applications, including credential management ? Configure, monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure to ensure smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling board objectives and processes ? Collaborate with management and department leaders to assess near- and long-term system needs ? Create and maintain documentation as it relates to system architecture, configuration, processes, roadmaps and service records ? Conduct research on system products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the computing industry ? Support specific applications, databases and systems ? SQL databases management, configuration and reporting ? Assist in the definition, development, and documentation of software?s business requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications on a project-by-project basis in collaboration with internal users and departments ? Field incoming help requests from end users via both telephone and e-mail in a courteous manner ? Ability to create roadmaps/lifecycles for hardware and software ? Assist in designing and implementing data center/server room security features, including HVAC control, environmental alarms, and access restrictions ? Other related duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: ? A three-year Community College Diploma in computer science or related area of study ? A minimum of five years previous work experience in a business information systems role ASSETS: ? Experience with Azure Cloud services, and integration with on-premise services, applications, credential management, and security ? Expert in identity management, multi-factor authentication, and single sign-on ? Design, implement, and maintain a Windows Server infrastructure in an enterprise scaled, highly virtualized environment ? Proven experience with system capacity planning, security principles, and general system management best practices ? Plan and implement a highly available enterprise infrastructure (Hyper-V and SQL clusters and server recovery mechanisms) ? Strong networking skills (IPV4) ? Strong knowledge of security and firewalls ? Strong knowledge of backup strategies, server recovery, and business recovery processes ? Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365 configuration and implementation ? Excellent knowledge of SharePoint sites, document libraries, and security ? Good understanding of the organization?s goals and objectives ? Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills ? Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language ? Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail ? Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities ? Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment ? Strong customer service orientation ? Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment ? Must have own automobile and valid license to meet work expectations JOB REQUIREMENTS: ? Access to a reliable vehicle ? Eligilble to work in Canada ? Criminal background check Equity Bluewater District School Board is committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and staff. Accommodation Bluewater District school board is committed to providing accommodations in the workplace and for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process. Wellness Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work environment. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2023-05-25