Infrastructure Specialist

• Company The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
• No. of Openings 10+
• Salary Not Disclosed
• Work Type on-site

Job Description :

The Information Technology Branch requires an experienced Infrastructure Specialist, who will be reporting to the Senior Manager of IT Infrastructure and Operations.

The responsibilities of the Infrastructure Specialist include, but not limited to, the following:

• Monitor, support, and improve the AGCO’s technology infrastructure and services such as Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, database, and applications
  • Monitor and proactively enhance the availability and performance of applications, services, and hardware including cloud, SAN, LAN, WAN and WLAN
  • Respond to and resolve application, hardware, and security events
  • Automate processes to improve efficiency and accuracy
  • Monitor, test, and improve the backup and recovery operations
  • Document and develop standard operating procedures for internally and service provider managed systems
  • Participate in rotational on-call duty and perform maintenance work outside of normal business hours
  • Contribute or lead infrastructure related projects
  • Travel to remote sites throughout Ontario as required

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Demonstrated working experience and knowledge in
• Windows Servers and related services including AD, GPO, DHCP, DNS, Hyper-V, Microsoft System Center, Microsoft 365, and McAfee ePO
• Cloud foundational components such as identity and access management (IAM), software defined networking, security, governance, and compliance
• LAN/WAN technology and protocols, including routers, switches, firewalls, and proxy servers.
• Blade servers, SAN, and Fiber Channel switches
• Proven scripting experience for automating repetitive manual operations
• Technical experience in a major public cloud platform using Infrastructure-as-Code, with Microsoft Azure experience being a plus
• Understanding of cloud automation, orchestration, and monitoring tools and techniques
• Solid understanding of product management, agile principles, and development methodologies
• Fundamental knowledge in cybersecurity
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff
• Flexible self-starter with ability to reprioritize work to adjust to needs of the team
• Creative thinker with strong troubleshooting skills
• Sense of urgency for resolving issues
• Ability to provide support on a flexible schedule when needed
• Current certification in related technologies would be a definite asset
• Valid G driver’s license with a clean driver abstract