Data Center/Systems AdminProcom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada. With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest "Canadian-Owned" IT staffing/consulting company. Procom's areas of staffing expertise include:Application DevelopmentProject ManagementQuality AssuranceBusiness/Systems AnalysisDatawarehouse & Business IntelligenceInfrastructure & Network ServicesRisk Management & ComplianceBusiness Continuity & Disaster RecoverySecurity & Privacy SpecialtiesContract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)ICAP (Contractor Payroll)Flextrack (Vendor Management System)Key responsibilities include performing general server administration tasks, monitoring and optimizing system performance and reliability, operational workflow development, and managing enhancements/upgrades and providing - Various levels of support.
Develops and maintain system documentation for Lab/Data Center configuration and customizations.Lead Technical efforts for software upgrade, patch updates, data migration, for server software. Apply configuration and tuning standards in accordance with Linux recommendations and client requirements. Develop and maintain system documentation for server/software configuration and customizations.
Conduct system performance analysis and performance improvements in collaboration with Architects, Engineers and Network Engineer to insure system efficiency.QualificationsMinimum 3-5 years' experience with Linux server administration.Expertise in administration of HPC cluster, Lustre, OpenStack cloud, NFV, Big Data hardware and softwareKnowledge of computer diagnostics and installation, to include hardware/software troubleshooting and networkingDemonstrated experience working with infrastructure related components such as running network cables, installing servers in equipment racksFamiliarity with the operation and configuration of networking protocols, network interface card installation, switches, routers and similar componentsAbility to work in a fast paced environment and offer effective solutions under tight deadlinesStrong problem-solving and root cause analysis skillsMust be capable of lifting 1U and 2U rack mounted servers up to 35 pounds and familiar with the use of Rack Jacks and general data center safety proceduresFollow written and/or - Verbal instructions for custom operating system and application installsMaintaining and auditing lab assets and routine inventory controlKnowledge of data center power system i.e. PDU, 120/240v would be helpfulKnowledge of wire and cable management would be a plusKnowledge of IP-KVM would be a plusAt least five years direct I.T. industry experienceAdditional InformationPLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT ABLE TO WORK WITH CANDIDATES ON H1B VISAS OR CANDIDATES REPRESENTED BY THIRD PARTIES.By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy apply