Job Description

VM Administrator Working within the IT Infrastructure department, this full-time permanent position will provide direct technical and administrative support to all aspects of Windows/Unix/Linux, VMWare, Backup and Recovery, Storage and On-prem/Cloud Datacenter Service environments for a multi-site 24-hour manufacturing environment. The Sr VM Administrator is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware, software and related infrastructure, including participation in technical research and development to ensure security and stability by running technical control procedures to maintain quality standards. If you are a dedicated and driven individual, enjoy resolving problems and thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are looking for diverse experience and career advancement, we would like to consider your application. What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Do

• Responsible for general systems administration, including system configuration management, OS upgrades, security updates, and urgent system patching.
• Work closely with Application Managers, Information Security, project managers, and software developers.
• Determine requirements from other teams and direct Operating System, Database, Storage, and Network administrators to deliver the changes. i.e. additional SAN storage to expand volumes or replication of LUNs to disaster recovery site, firewall change requests, OS/DB security groups or layout of filesystems, etc.
• Review security reports and assess impacts to server applications, databases, and users.
• Design and Create VDI infrastructure including network and systems diagrams.
• Lead OS/middleware/hardware upgrade projects.
• Monitor file systems, forecasting growth and tune server performance
• Write Korn/Borne/Bash shell scripts for logging and transferring files leveraging SFTP/FTPS/MFT/eMFT.
• Develop and maintain vCenter Orchestrator automated workflows
• Identify and troubleshoot server and application performance issues with appropriate teams (DBA, OS/Server, Network, Storage, Development).
• Provide support to maintain equipment and software maintenance records for replacement and/or repair of hardware and software under warranty coverage or under maintenance including vendor coordination.
• Provide inputs to and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and documentation for scripts, programs, process flow, and system configurations
• Raise Service Now Change requests and coordinate the change during the scheduled window.
• Collaborate with IT personnel to prepare and maintain incident response, disaster recovery and business continuity plans and procedures including operational backup
• Participate in on-call after-hours coverage including case of emergency issue resolution.
• Optimize VMWare administration for hosting Windows/Linux VM Environment.

Who You Are

• Passionate for technology and efficiency.
• Highly motivated and self-starter who takes the initiative with minimal supervision along with the ability to effectively work in a collaborative team environment.
• Continuous learner who goes above and beyond to get the job done.
• Collaborative individual who communicates clearly in a timely fashion.
• Team player who can juggle multiple tasks, with a proactive, \xe2\x80\x9cservice-first\xe2\x80\x9d attitude combined with the ability to work independently on multiple projects with tight deadlines and minimal supervision.
• An analytical, detail-orientated problem-solver who identifies risks and gaps through critical thinking.

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Need:

• Post-Secondary degree or diploma in a technical field, such as Engineering or Computer Science.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Server administration and deployment
• Preference will be given to individuals who have led teams of administrators in the past
• Position requires an in-depth understanding of VMware technologies, including vSphere/ESX, VMware View, vCenter, Site Recovery Manager, running in enterprise environments specifically in building and administering virtual infrastructure environments.
• Experience working with backup and recovery solutions such as Backup Exec, CommVault, NetBackup, Veeam and/or Bacula/BareOS.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices, such as change management, incident management, etc.
• Ability to travel within Canada and the USA.
• Ability to work after-hours and on-call on a regular basis.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Nagios, Solarwinds and Datadog is an asset
• Experience in deployment and installation of physical datacenter hardware (servers, network, ups, etc)
• Familiar with *Nix environment management through command line for: storage management, process management, network mounts, routing, firewall testing, security settings, performance monitoring.

Pollard Banknote offers a challenging, team-oriented environment, competitive compensation, profit sharing program, company pension and opportunities for professional development. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume outlining fit and salary to human resources. Pollard Banknote Limited is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. By submitting this application, the applicant consents to Pollard Banknote Ltd. collecting, using and retaining the personal information for purposes relating to the application process and if hired, the employment relationship. Any and all personal information collected is held in the strictest confidence and in accordance with all applicable Privacy Laws. We thank all candidates that apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory response from a Criminal Record Search. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winnipeg, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• system administration: 3 years (required)
• Leadership: 3 years (required)

Work Location: One location Application deadline: 2023-02-20