System Administrator

Job Description

Western Alliance is a global trading organization focused on commodities, packaging, logistics and supply chain financing solutions.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced System Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate must desire growth and challenge, and comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The qualified candidate will be responsible for all operational IT tasks required for maintenance, configuration, and operation of our computer systems.

 

Responsibilities 

  • Understand operational strategies and company vision
  • Document daily activity and asset status within an asset management system
  • Provide on-site and remote technical support regarding network, hardware, server, database and software issues
  • Develop pro-active technical strategies alongside management
  • Install, configure and maintain networking equipment
  • Deploy and maintain networked workstations and servers
  • Manage cloud service platforms such as SugarCRM, Azure, G Suite and Office 365
  • Generate metric reports for sales environment
  • Configuring and deploying automated tasks and maintenance

 

Skills and Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree, DEC or Certificate in IT or related field
  • Minimum 5 years experience in IT support or related field
  • Familiarity with software support for Windows 10, Office Suite, basic server tools and asset management system
  • Ability to configure, deploy and support IP telephony, laptops and custom desktops
  • Monitor, maintain and upgrade network infrastructure for hundreds of networked clients including VPN and remote sessions
  • Comfortable working in a mixed virtual and physical server/database environment using tools such as: Azure, SQL, Access and Synology DSM
  • Basic understanding of Microsoft SQL Server databases
  • Have excellent organization and communication skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Willing to work evenings/weekends when needed
  • Fluent in English and French
  • Knowledge of any of the following is considered an asset:
    • UFOS/LoadLink
    • SAGE 300
    • Dispatch-Mate software
    • SugarCRM and Mail Chimp
    • Johnson Control P2000 and Kantech security access systems

  

What we offer

  • State of the art gym (for all employees)
  • Full-service cafeteria
  • Monday breakfast for all employees
  • Great opportunity to be part of a growing team
Department
Administration
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Kirkland, QC

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To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@wstalliance.com We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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