IS Specialist / Systems Administrator

IS Specialist / Systems Administrator

ERTH (Holdings) Inc., located in Ingersoll, ON, provides a full spectrum of products and services geared towards the utility and municipal sectors.  Among our portfolio are infrastructure management, software application development, product support, quality assurance, and business process & technology consulting.  ERTH enthusiastically moves to push the industry ahead during a time of change and development in the global energy market. 

ERTH is looking for a dynamic individual with proven experience to join our technical team as an IS Specialist / Systems Administrator.  Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, this position is responsible for system and network operations, while also supporting, developing, testing and implementing various programs and IT systems. 

Position responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Engaging and participating in the efficient design, provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of enterprise systems hardware/software and associated infrastructure.
• Evaluate new and evolving technologies while analyzing business needs to propose solutions and providing recommendations for continuous improvements
• Planning, organizing and executing projects and support initiatives
• Company-wide infrastructure administration of hardware & software
• Providing IT support for both internal staff and external client stakeholders, providing corrective action, root cause analysis and implementation of improvements 

Qualified applicants who meet the following criteria will be considered.

• Post-Secondary School Graduation bachelor’s degree in the Information Technology field
• Proven experience (minimum of 8 years) as a systems administrator with a focus on server administration, networking, cloud technologies and cyber security
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory
• Demonstrated experience specifying, installing, configuring and managing: hyper converged infrastructure solutions, next generation firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, VPNs, web and email filtering, email, anti-virus systems, network access controls, security information and event management tools, storage area networks, network attached storage, data backup & recovery tools, load balancers, and virtualization
• Professional certifications such as MCSE and/or CCNP are a strong asset
• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms such as Microsoft 365, Azure, or AWS Cloud Platform.
• Experience with SSO implementation across SaaS applications
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as Nutanix or Scale
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure planning and development along with technical knowledge of hardware, protocols and standards
• Capable of implementing and using business management software, documentation reporting solutions, and project management tools
• Process improvement and system integration experience with new technologies
• Must demonstrate flexibility, commitment and a willingness to provide IT support outside business hours to support critical infrastructure
• Strong analytical, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on Quality Assurance and Incident Management
• Experience managing hardware/software lifecycle and assigned projects
• Certification and/or experience with network security is an asset 

ERTH is an equal opportunity employer.  Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.   Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. 

In accordance with ERTH’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, as a condition of employment, successful job applicants must provide written proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to their start date. This requirement is subject only to valid human rights-based requests for accommodation to the point of undue hardship. 

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply, in confidence, by submitting a resume, stating qualifications and work experience by Tuesday October 10, 2023 to human_resources@erthcorp.com  

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.