Systems Administrator

Job Details

Description

Come work with us!

If you're passionate about technology and excel in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

The Systems Administrator is responsible for the effective design, provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems, hardware, software, security, networking, and storage solutions. The role also acts as a point of escalation for the Service Desk. This role reports to the Manager, IT Operations.

CPA Alberta has offices in Calgary and Edmonton and provides hybrid Telecommuting opportunities (working from home a maximum of 3 days a week).

Further information on the benefits of working with CPA Alberta can be found on our website here.

What You Bring

• Post-secondary education in computer programs, information systems, system administration technical support, and network administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with Servers, networks, storage, databases, report and SOP writing, and software applications.
• Critical thinking, and a meticulous approach to troubleshooting issues.
• Microsoft / Azure / Network / Security / Other vendor certifications.

What You Will Be Doing

Infrastructure Management

• Serves as a technical expert in the design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of IT infrastructure including data centers, server systems, network devices, storage systems, and mission-critical or highly available systems and services.
• Plan and execute necessary hardware and software upgrades to support system growth and stability.
• Administer and optimize Network Appliances, Firewalls, Backups, Azure, VMware and Linux environments.
• Responsible for the monitoring of system health and utilization.
• Support the infrastructure after hours and on weekends.

Network and Security

• Develop, document, communicate, and enforce network security policies.
• Ensure that systems and services are deployed in alignment with security best practices.
• Play a key role in resolving any business continuity or cyber security incidents.

Incident and Vendor Management

• Responsible for incident escalation to vendors and/or third-party contractors.
• Provide communications to stakeholders during service interruptions or major upgrades.

Automation and Development

• Develop scripts or other means to improve or accelerate automated deployment processes and product delivery.

Research and Innovation

• Research and trial new and emerging technologies which could benefit CPA Alberta.

Disaster Recovery

• Monitor, test, and administer the backups.
• Take part in the planning, creating, and implementing the Disaster Recovery Plan.

Documentation

• Write Standard Operating Procedures and maintain infrastructure documentation and drawings.

Why CPA Alberta

CPA Alberta is the professional regulatory organization representing Alberta’s approximately 30,000 Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs). Alberta’s CPAs are among the more than 200,000 Canadian CPAs who provide financial and management expertise across the country and around the world, at every level and in every sector. CPA Alberta’s legislated mandate is to protect the interest of the public, protect the integrity of the profession, promote and increase the competence of Alberta CPAs, and regulate the conduct of Alberta CPAs.

We’d love to hear from you

If You Have Competency In

• Values & Ethics
• Teamwork & Adaptability
• Organizational Awareness
• Communication
• Analytical Thinking
• Judgement
• Planning & Organizing
• Results Management

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification shown, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Working Specifications

• Fast paced work environment.
• Some travel may be required.
• Occasional work outside of regular working hours may be required.
• This position is located in Calgary.

CPA Alberta thanks all applicants for their interest and advises that we will contact only those selected for an interview.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

In its commitment to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce, CPA Alberta welcomes applications from all qualified persons. We encourage members of equity groups (women, Black, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+); and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of the organization to apply.

Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.