NFI Group Inc. (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF; TSX: NFI.DB)

System and Network Administrator

NFI Group Inc. (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF; TSX: NFI.DB)

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Anniston • Alabama • United States

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Tech Stack

VoIP

About the role

  • Monitors and manages the daily operations to ensure server, network and application availability in the absence of the operations group.
  • Performs Backup and Recovery functions for the server environments in the absence of the operations group.
  • Monitors network and Firewall logs to ensure network availability (identify potential security and technical issues)
  • Performs Backup and Recovery functions for the network components.
  • Optimizes Server hardware and software for performance based on application requirements.
  • Applies server application patches and upgrades in conjunction with the Desktop Support Analyst(s) and the end users.
  • Installs and troubleshoots server-based operating systems and applications.
  • Maintains and enforces systems security as dictated by established policies and procedures.
  • Implements and maintains disaster recovery processes and backup strategies.
  • Performs server fault management, isolation, troubleshooting and resolution.
  • Implements and maintains an Anti-Virus protection architecture for the server systems.
  • Optimizes network hardware and software for performance based on application requirements.
  • Applies network patches and upgrades to ensure stability and performance objectives are met.
  • Installs and debugs network hardware and software components (routers, switches etc.)
  • Performs monitoring, troubleshooting, and configuration of network resources (e.g. leased lines, switches, routers, etc.)
  • Maintains and enforces network and Firewall security as dictated by established policies and procedures.
  • Implements and maintains disaster recovery processes and backup strategies associated with network components.
  • Installs, configures, and maintains VoIP hardware and software components.
  • Installs, configures, and maintains wireless networks and assists with client configurations (barcode, kiosks, wireless PC’s etc).
  • Maintains and enforces wireless network security policies.
  • Installs, configures, and maintains network configurations to support unified communications (VoIP, video etc).
  • Defines standards, policies and operational procedures relating to server and storage systems.
  • Develops migration plans, and interfaces with other administrators and analysts to coordinate changes.
  • Evaluates, implements, manages and designs of Internet and Intranet; and network applications including groupware and E-mail applications.
  • Plans, implements, and manages changes to the virtualization environments in conjunction with other storage and server administrators within the guidelines of the virtualization strategy.
  • Assists with the design and implementation of network infrastructures.
  • Assists with the development of capacity forecasts and the identification of necessary infrastructure investments.
  • Participates on technology and infrastructure projects.
  • Research and develop business cases using the CAF process for technology projects.
  • Implements infrastructure projects using standard “Project Management” methodologies.
  • Participates in internal security audits in conjunction with the Security Administrator.
  • Keep Leadership informed through regular and open communication.
  • Deal constructively and helpfully with all members of the Organization (Coworkers, Customers, Suppliers).
  • Adhere to policies and procedures of the organization.
  • Be a positive representative of the organization at all times.
  • Adopt, promote and support operational excellence initiatives as identified by the organization (5S, Workplace Org Lean etc).
  • Comply with all occupational safety and health rules and regulations approved by the local Country, State and Province, NFI Group management, the safety committee and Union partners
  • Comply with all Environmental Management Systems certification and Occupational Safety and Health certification achieved by NFI Group
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Diploma in Computer Technology, or equivalent.
  • 5+ Years experience managing servers in an enterprise environment, an enterprise email system (MS Exchange) and managing network resources.
  • 3-5+ Years experience managing virtual infrastructures with a good understanding of virtual networking and managing VoIP telephone systems
  • Understanding of security strategies would be an asset.
  • MS Server OS administration, MS Exchange Administration experience
  • Active Directory installation/configuration, backup and recovery, storage management and DR
  • Network and firewall configuration
  • Project management fundamentals
Benefits
  • Competitive wages.
  • Eligible for benefits on first day of employment:
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Dental plans - basic dental option with a $0 paycheck contribution available
  • Vision plan with $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid HSA (Health Savings Account) Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
  • Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
  • Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
server managementnetwork managementbackup and recoverydisaster recoveryserver application patchingnetwork configurationVoIP systems managementvirtualizationActive Directoryfirewall configuration
Soft Skills
communicationleadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillscustomer serviceadaptabilityinitiativeoperational excellenceteamwork
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in computer scienceDiploma in Computer TechnologyOccupational Safety and Health certificationEnvironmental Management Systems certification