Icron is the global leader in enabling solutions that require extended range USB connectivity. Our patented ExtremeUSB® technology, the only USB-IF compliant extension solution, transparently bridges any USB 1.1 or 2.0 connection over any media (UTP, fiber, power line, or any RF technology) for applications in industrial, commercial, and consumer or home environments. The company also provides a range of engineering and development services focused on unique USB connectivity issues.
Icron Technologies Corporation (TSX Venture: IT), was ranked as the number one technology issuer on the 2005 TSX Venture 50tm. In 2006 and 2007, Icron was ranked one of Business in Vancouver's Fastest Growing Companies as well as one of the Profit 100 Fastest Growing Companies in Canada. Icron was most recently nominated for the 2008 “Business Innovation” and “Entrepreneurial Spirit” awards from the Burnaby Board of Trade “Excellence in Business” program.
The Opportunity
As Systems Administrator you will be responsible for the ongoing monitoring, maintenance and administration of our internal corporate network. You will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of our Mixed Windows/Linux Server systems, Desktop systems, as well as providing excellent customer service and system support to all departments within the organization.
Icron Technologies is a dynamic company with a brilliant and innovative team. We motivate our employees to perform to their full potential by supporting individual drive and achievement. We provide a fun and flexible work environment and value ingenuity, drive and creative thinking.
This position reports to the Operations Manager, and is based at company headquarters in Burnaby, BC.
The Candidate
Icron is seeking someone to take the next step in their career by taking ownership of our IT department. You are driven and passionate about technology, with a desire to continually improve your knowledge.
You are eager to satisfy your internal customers and appreciate how both system issues and user issues can impact productivity and the company’s success. You will be able to juggle desktop support with managing the system requirements and building a robust infrastructure for the future.
Requirements:
• Strong analytical problem solving and communication skills, including exceptional documentation skills.
• Ability to quickly identify and resolve complex technical issues
• Ability to understand and work with current configurations of Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange 2003/07, Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007, Microsoft DNS, Microsoft Office 2007, Symantec Corporate Antivirus, Microsoft RRAS PPTP VPN, NFS/Samba, and mixed Redhat/CentOS Linux servers, MS Access / MS SQL Server
• Perform all operational and administrative activities for system management including patch management, availability/performance monitoring and capacity planning.
• Manage our IP based Windows and Mac workstations
• Work with the business stakeholders to develop, document and implement a corporate IT Policy
• Responsible for hardware and software procurement, software licensing and vendor relationship management
• Create and maintain a consistent baseline desktop image which includes a periodic and timely patch management strategy
• Ensure our firewall (Sonicwall) is configured, and protect the network against known and evolving threats
• Maintaining and auditing the systems back up strategy and creating a Disaster Recovery Plan
• Available to work on call or extended shifts when necessary
Qualifications:
• 5+ years experience in the Information Technology industry
• 2-3 years experience with managing an IT infrastructure
• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a similar combination of education and technical certification.
Response Information:
Please email your resume together with a covering letter to hr@icron.com. Ensure that “System Administrator (IT)” is included in the subject line. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
For more information, please visit www.icron.com.
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