NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motor coaches), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base in our buses and coaches around the world. Further information is available at www.nfigroup.com.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Server Administrator is crucial in managing and maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure. This can be broken down into these responsibilities:

• Systems and Network Configuration/Maintenance
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution
• Backup and Disaster Recovery
• Performance Optimization
• Provide Support for Infrastructure and other IT Teams

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

System Administration Duties:

• Optimizes Server and network hardware for performance based on application requirements.
• Applies server application and network patches and upgrades in conjunction with the Desktop Support Analyst(s) and the end users to ensure stability and performance objectives are met.
• Maintains and enforces systems, network and Firewall security as dictated by established policies and procedures.
• Installs, debugs, and troubleshoots server-based operating systems and applications as well as network hardware and software components.
• Performs monitoring, troubleshooting, and configuration of network resources (e.g. leased lines, switches, routers, etc.)
• Provide after-hours support for Infrastructure-related emergencies as well as occasional weekend maintenance.

Strategic Planning, Projects, and Cross-Functional duties:

• Follows standards, policies and operational procedures relating to system and network infrastructure.
• Follows migration plans and interfaces with other administrators and analysts to coordinate changes.
• Implements and manages changes to the virtualization environments in conjunction with other system network administrators within the guidelines of the virtualization strategy.
• Implements infrastructure projects using standard “Project Management” methodologies.
• Participates in internal security audits in conjunction with the Security Administrator

Organizational Duties:

• Keep Leadership informed through regular and open communication.
• Deal constructively and helpfully with all members of the Organization (Coworkers, Customers, Suppliers)
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the organization.
• Be always a positive representative of the organization.
• Adopt, promote and support operational excellence initiatives identified by the organization (5S, Workplace Org Lean, etc).

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

Education

• Degree – Computer Science
• Diploma – 2-year Computer Technology

Experience/Knowledge

• 5+ Years experience managing systems and networks in an enterprise environment.
• 5+ years managing an enterprise email system (MS Exchange).
• 5+ years managing an enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure.
• 3-5+ Years experience managing virtual infrastructures with a strong understanding of virtual networking.
• 3-5+ Years experience managing network technologies (OSPF and BGP), 802.1x Authentication, WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise wireless encryption, VPNs, and application-level firewalls.
• 3-5+ Years experience with cloud administration in an enterprise environment.
• 3- 5+ years experience with task automation/scripting and capable of using Powershell.
• 3-5+ Years experience with firewalls and internet service providers in an enterprise environment.

Specific Job Skills

• Good analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Good planning and organizational skills
• MS server OS administration
• Linux OS administration
• MS Exchange Administration
• Active Directory installation/configuration
• Backup and Recovery
• Network Backup and Recovery skills.
• Network Failover and Disaster Recovery skills.
• Project management fundamentals.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
• A continuous learning environment.
• Ability to advance your career with a growing company.
• NFI Group has been named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020, the tenth since the competition was established in 2007.
• Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.arbocsv.com, and www.carfaircomposites.com