Overview
Senior Server and Storage Administrator Jobs in Calgary – Alberta at MNP
Title: Senior Server and Storage Administrator
Company: MNP
Location: Calgary – Alberta
Category: IT/Tech, Software Development
Job Details Description Inspirational,
innovative
and
entrepreneurial
– this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with
purpose
and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.
Make an impact with our Technology – Infrastructure team as a Senior Server and Storage Administrator. This
diverse team
of tech-savvy problem solvers embraces
digital transformation
and the possibilities technology brings to the future of our industry. As a trusted advisor, you’ll create and support agile, secure and reliable IT infrastructure that enables MNP to keep pace with business needs.
MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada.
Entrepreneurial
to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.
Responsibilities
Work closely with a team of IT professionals, including system administrators, network engineers, and support staff
Monitor IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage, and other critical components
Configure storage systems, including Storage Area Networks (SAN), Network Attached Storage (NAS), and direct-attached storage
Support virtualized environments, Active Directory, Exchange Server, regular backups and SQLRespond to and resolve escalated IT issues and incidents, coordinating with team members and other departments as needed
Implement incident management best practices to minimize service disruptions and downtime
Coordinate and oversee changes to IT systems, ensuring proper planning, testing, and documentation
Implement
change management
processes to minimize risks associated with system modifications
Support planning for future IT infrastructure needs based on business growth and technology trends
Ensure that systems have sufficient capacity to handle current and future demands
Develop relationships with IT vendors, ensuring that service agreements and contracts are adhered to Evaluate and recommend new technologies or services that may benefit the organization
Administer day-to-day operations of the data center, FM200 fire suppression system, cooling system, environmental system (AVTech room alert), including server hardware, networking equipment, and storage systems
Ensure the availability, performance, Riello multi power modular ups and reliability of data center infrastructure
Monitor and optimize power and cooling systems (Liebert Vertiv) to maintain an optimal operating environment for IT equipment
Keep
up-to-date
with advancements in storage technologies, industry best practices, and emerging trends Skills and Experience At least 8 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex server and storage knowledge of the Windows Server family, VMware vSphere and iSCSI and NFS Storage Array’sStrong understanding of iSCSI and NFS protocols as it relates to VMware environments
Experience with
Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policies Knowledge of change and release practices for infrastructure delivery and support and implementing
continuous improvement
