Windows Server Systems Administrator

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We are looking for a Technical Support Specialist to join our Compute Operations(Intel) team.

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg. 

What you will do 

• Ensure an appropriate level of reliability of technology and operating systems to meet current service level agreements and future business needs
• Collaborate closely with the other Windows Administrators and the other Infrastructure teams
• Handle service requests, incidents, and change requests
• Participate in problem resolution
• Participate in patch management, configuration management and upgrades according to the security standards
• Participate in various infrastructure improvement projects and business development projects
• Enforce standards to ensure continuity of operations
• Develop, implement, support, and document automation for more effective systems support
• Ensure infrastructure in disaster recovery site is healthy
• Participate in disaster recovery tests
• Be available for on-call support (rotational basis)
• Be available for changes outside normal office hours
• Document the different activities and procedures according to established standards

What you will bring 

• 5+ years of applicable Windows Administration experience
• 5+ years' experience provisioning and supporting complex non-production or production environments in a large organization
• 3+ years of experience with VmWare Virtualization engine
• 3+ years of experience with Windows Patch management
• 1+ years of experience with automation using Ansible
• 1+ years of experience with AD and DNS service
• Proficiency with Windows Subsystem for Linux
• Knowledge of MoveIt and VSHELL
• Knowledge of Scripting languages such as Powershell and Python
• Demonstrated ability to perform systems analysis to resolve performance and capacity issues, and optimal use of infrastructure
• Ability to work with a team and independently
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Understanding of Windows system security and hardening standards like CIS
• Knowledge of ITIL processes
• Knowledge of source code management tool like GIT and IDE like VSCode
• Knowledge of RHEL will be an asset
• Knowledge of Ansible Tower/AWX will be an asset
• Experience with Cloud platforms like Azure or AWS will be an asset

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today 

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Canada Life serves?the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.? 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to?reach their potential.? 

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted?