Systems Administrator (Engineering)

L3HHCM20•Mirabel, QC

1d•CA$70,000 - CA$120,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Systems Administrator to join our team. As an active member of the Software Engineering department at L3Harris MAS, you are responsible for the maintenance, configuration and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and network equipment, for both our external clients and our internal System Integration Labs and Software Engineering Environment. You should have a strong technical background with excellent communication skills working in close collaboration with team members within the organization as well as external partners, subcontractors, and customers.

Requirements

Degree with specialization in information technology or equivalent, or equivalent industry experience
Over 5 years of experience in system administration and support, including network and infrastructure management, desktop and server administration, virtualization, security management, Windows server administration, and backup and disaster recovery solutions
Extensive hands-on experience managing IT systems, including day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting of both physical and virtual server environments
Experience with setting up and maintaining server hardware and software, ensuring network stability, overseeing data center operations, implementing virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), managing security protocols, and developing backup strategies to ensure business continuity and rapid disaster recovery
Strong knowledge of network systems, protocols, and standards (e.g., Ethernet, LAN, WAN, TCP/IP)
Well versed in the design, configuration, and management of network infrastructures
Understanding of the operational characteristics of local and wide-area networks, knowledge of Ethernet configurations, and fluency in standard network communication protocols like TCP/IP
Proficient with deferent Linux distribution Redhat, Suse & Kalylinux
Proficient with monitoring & security tools like Datadig, PRTG, Splunk, Nmap, Wireshark etc
Solid understanding of core IT services such as Active Directory (AD), DHCP, DNS, and file servers
In-depth understanding of managing and maintaining essential IT services
Configuring and managing Active Directory for user authentication and directory services
Setting up and troubleshooting DHCP for automatic IP address assignment
Managing DNS for domain name resolution
Overseeing file server operations to ensure efficient data storage, access, and sharing across the organization
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent learning ability; be autonomous and engaged, result-oriented and problem-solving, dynamic and innovative, team-oriented, good adaptability
Bilingualism required (French / English)
Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance
Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing a data center a stron asset
Knowledge of aerospace & defence an asset

Responsibilities

Management of Systems Integration Laboratories and Software Engineering Environement
Provide friendly and professional service and support to our clients, both remote and on-site
Increasing collective team knowledge including being a technical subject matter expert
Creation and updates on Engineering Enabling Systems technical documentation, processes and procedures
System Integrations Laboratory Support
Evaluating and installing computer software, hardware, and operating systems software
Management of all inventory (hardware, licensing and software) related to our System Integration Laboratories
Working closely with IT Shared Services on tracking license renewals, equipment end of life and application total cost of ownership
Imaging and technical support of computers, laptops and tablets
Lead desktop and helpdesk support efforts, ensuring all desktop applications, workstations and related equipment problems are resolved in a timely manner with limited disruptions
Ensure all software and hardware maintenances are up to date with the latest patches, firmware and security requirements
Daily Engineering Enabling Systems Team Support
Liaise with client technical support to troubleshoot technical issues
Experience with creation and modification of batch files
Knowledge and understanding of XSLT Style sheet
Understanding of FOP (formatting object processing) language