IT specialist, Microsoft Systems Engineer
Maple Leaf Foods Inc based in Mississauga, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of IT specialist. Maple Leaf Foods Inc is a food processing company specializing in meat products. It offers a diverse range of high-quality meats, including pork, poultry, and plant-based alternatives. Through its commitment to sustainability and innovation, the company continues to meet evolving consumer preferences while maintaining a strong presence in the competitive food industry. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Maple Leaf Foods Inc
Position: IT specialist, Microsoft Systems Engineer
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: Salary is not mentioned, $45.00-$50.00 hourly estimated salary
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Financial Dr., Mississauga, ON, Canada
Shift: On-Call Rotational shifts, Non-standard Business Hours, (Evening, Nighttime, Weekends, and/or Holidays)
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
Experience: Candidates should have 10+ years technical experience in Microsoft Systems engineering, Cloud Administration, Network engineering, or equivalent experience
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to lift and move standard office equipment (i.e., computers and peripherals)
- The candidates should have the ability to travel across North America and within the GTA based on project requirements
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should possess Microsoft industry or product-specific certifications and have 8+ years of hands-on experience in Microsoft Windows Servers, Azure, O365, Active Directory/Azure AD, Exchange (On-Prem/O365/Hybrid), and RDS
- The candidates should demonstrate 8+ years of technical experience working with large-scale cloud and Enterprise environments and have 8+ years of hands-on experience and deep knowledge of Microsoft PowerShell
- The candidates should hold verified certifications in Microsoft and other technology platforms such as VMware, RHEL, Cisco and have advanced knowledge in managing cloud technologies, such as Azure, AWS, and Google
- The candidates should possess solid experience with Microsoft Servers and knowledge of server hardware and demonstrate solid knowledge of networking fundamentals, including DNS, DHCP, routing, and load balancing
- The candidates should exhibit solid knowledge of security fundamentals, including eDiscovery, IAM, MFA, and firewalls and have experience in container technologies and automation
- The candidates should possess exceptional writing and interpersonal skills, including documenting configuration and support information
- The candidates should have a strong customer service focus and attention to detail and demonstrate a desire to take on big challenges and the ability to see the big picture as well as the details
- The candidates should be able to react with appropriate urgency to situations and requests and have experience with Microsoft security and compliance platforms and have experience with Microsoft Teams and possess experience with Linux RHEL
- The candidates should have experience managing Microsoft workloads for Manufacturing/CPG companies
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide Level 3 support for Microsoft Windows Server and Azure Cloud Services, ensuring the stability and functionality of the infrastructure
- The candidates should be able to provide Level 3 support for Active Directory/Azure AD, Exchange (On-Prem/Online/Hybrid), ADFS, PKI, Azure AD Sync, and Group Policy Objects (GPO) and able to perform full environment upgrades of Active Directory Domain controllers and services, ensuring compatibility and security
- The candidates should be able to drive efficiency by developing advanced PowerShell scripts to automate tasks and gather information, streamlining operations and able to install, maintain, and support VMware, Windows Server 2016-2022, and Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environments
- The candidates should be able to participate in workload migration from on-premises environments to AWS/Azure, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruptions and able to perform performance tuning of infrastructure and networks, optimizing for efficiency and reliability
- The candidates should be able to comply with security and data management procedures and policies, completing required security training, and alerting others to security concerns or incidents and able to develop an understanding of cross-functional processes to support partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment
- The candidates should be able to contribute to a positive and effective team environment by sharing information, participating in team meetings, asking questions, and staying informed about the status of others’ work and able to take pride in and demonstrate accountability for service quality, completeness, and resulting user experience, taking ownership of data center facilities
- The candidates should be able to document technical issues, solutions, and support information, developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for consistent operations and able to work with Architects and strategic vendors to define roadmaps for Microsoft and Datacenter technologies, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices
- The candidates should be able to provide technical project leadership as needed, including planning, executing, stakeholder management, and reporting and able to provide technical summaries, Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), and recommendations to the leadership team, supporting informed decision-making
- The candidates should be able to participate in monthly maintenance windows and on-call rotation to support critical issues, ensuring continuous operation and minimal downtime
Benefits:
- The candidates will get competitive health and wellness benefits, a defined contribution pension plan, and a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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