Systems Administrator

Job Summary

Job Location: Ottawa (Hybrid)
Industry: Civil Aviation
Job Type: Full-time, permanent

About the Job

Searidge Technologies, a global leader and preferred partner for Remote Tower and Digital Airport solutions, is currently recruiting for a Systems Administrator who is ready to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. It is a high-energy position that requires a winning can-do attitude. Reporting to the Chief Architect, the successful candidate will demonstrate superb technical competency, work closely with the IT Team and Lead Developers to design and deliver innovative technologies that improve the safety and efficiency of airport operations while ensuring the highest levels of security.

As a Systems Administrator at Searidge, you will be collaborating with a team of experienced engineers who are spearheading innovation and change to be at the forefront of technology in Aviation. We promote a culture of continuous development and improvement to foster growth and opportunity for advancement within our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and test application performance, troubleshoot, propose solutions, and work with developers to implement bug fixes.
• Install, configure, and test operating systems, application software and system management tools at the project site.
• Write and deliver technical, operating and training documentation in compliance with QA processes.
• Support Solution Architects to enable them to specify the system design, development, and deployment requirements.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to define and manage product requirements, prevent scope creep, and make Change Order recommendations.
• Research new hardware and software solutions as well as methods to improve system performance.
• Act as a change agent in continuous improvement initiatives and the development of formal methodologies.
• Participate in multiple projects concurrently in diverse global markets.
• Support ongoing and future sales opportunities.
• Work with project stakeholders to define solution requirements and specifications.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and/or technical background delivering computer-based solutions, a background in IT, computer systems engineering, or systems engineering and analysis.
• Must currently have or be eligible for government level security clearance.
• Proven working experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Windows, UNIX/Linux-based environments.
• Solid networking knowledge (OSI network layers, TCP/IP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to learn new technologies and multitask with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in delivering systems development/integration projects, ideally involving business-critical real-time/online systems.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with “V model” or requirements based systems engineering.
• An understanding of software production and project management methodologies.

Why Searidge?

Searidge Technologies is an innovative technology company working in the mission-critical world of aviation. As a pioneer and global leader in Digital Tower and Advanced Airport solutions, our team is at the forefront of technology and driving change in how aircraft and vehicles in the vicinity of an airport have been traditionally managed.

As a member of the Searidge team, you will be part of exciting industry firsts, encounter challenging problems, be exposed to a variety of internal functions, and encouraged to learn, grow and expand both professionally and personally.

We are an equal opportunity employer offering competitive compensation, a respectful and positive work environment where creative solutions, empowerment, and collaboration to achieve our shared goals are part of our corporate DNA.

Work Hard / Play Hard

• Catered lunches (lunch club)
• Birthday Off
• Fitness Contribution
• RRSP Matching
• Carryover vacation

Our Culture

• Office shutdown between Christmas & New Years
• Annual Office Retreat

Investing in You

• Education budget

At Searidge, we value our people, and we know that a great workplace is about more than just the work, it's about the experience.