Server and Network Administrator - Louisville, United States - NFI Group Inc. (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF; TSX: NFI)

Description

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 PartsTM. 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

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide a stable, secure, and optimum performing local and wide area network in support of the Server related applications and other network resources, ensuring compliance with IT Governance objectives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Operational Duties:

• Monitors and manages the daily operations to ensure server, network and application availability in the absence of the operations group.
• Performs Backup and Recovery functions for the server environments in the absence of the operations group.
• Monitors network and Firewall logs to ensure network availability (identify potential security and technical issues)
• Performs Backup and Recovery functions for the network components.

Server Administration Duties:

• Optimizes Server hardware and software for performance based on application requirements.
• Applies server application patches and upgrades in conjunction with the Desktop Support Analyst(s) and the end users.
• Installs and troubleshoots server-based operating systems and applications.
• Maintains and enforces systems security as dictated by established policies and procedures.
• Implements and maintains disaster recovery processes and backup strategies.
• Performs server fault management, isolation, troubleshooting and resolution.
• Implements and maintains an Anti-Virus protection architecture for the server systems.

Network Administration Duties:

• Optimizes network hardware and software for performance based on application requirements.
• Applies network patches and upgrades to ensure stability and performance objectives are met.
• Installs and debugs network hardware and software components (routers, switches etc.)
• Performs monitoring, troubleshooting, and configuration of network resources (e.g. leased lines, switches, routers, etc.)
• Maintains and enforces network and Firewall security as dictated by established policies and procedures.
• Implements and maintains disaster recovery processes and backup strategies associated with network components.
• Installs, configures, and maintains VoIP hardware and software components.
• Installs, configures, and maintains wireless networks and assists with client configurations (barcode, kiosks, wireless PC's etc).
• Maintains and enforces wireless network security policies.
• Installs, configures, and maintains network configurations to support unified communications (VoIP, video etc).

Strategic Planning, Projects and Cross Functional duties:

• Defines standards, policies and operational procedures relating to server and storage systems.
• Develops migration plans, and interfaces with other administrators and analysts to coordinate changes.
• Evaluates, implements, manages and designs of Internet and Intranet; and network applications including groupware and E-mail applications.
• Plans, implements, and manages changes to the virtualization environments in conjunction with other storage and server administrators within the guidelines of the virtualization strategy.
• Assists with the design and implementation of network infrastructures.
• Assists with the development of capacity forecasts and the identification of necessary infrastructure investments.
• Participates on technology and infrastructure projects.
• Research and develop business cases using the CAF process for technology projects.
• 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 policies and procedures of the organization.
• Be a positive representative of the organization at all times.
• Adopt, promote and support operational excellence initiatives as identified by the organization (5S, Workplace Org Lean etc.).

Additional Responsibilities:

• Comply with all occupational safety and health rules and regulations approved by the local Country, State and Province, NFI Group management, the safety committee and Union partners
• Comply with all Environmental Management Systems certification and Occupational Safety and Health certification achieved by NFI Group
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Diploma in Computer Technology, or equivalent.
• 5+ Years experience managing servers in an enterprise environment, an enterprise email system (MS Exchange) and managing network resources.
• 3-5+ Years experience managing virtual infrastructures with a good understanding of virtual networking and managing VoIP telephone systems
• Understanding of security strategies would be an asset.
• MS Server OS administration, MS Exchange Administration experience
• Active Directory installation/configuration, backup and recovery, storage management and DR
• Network and firewall configuration
• Project management fundamentals

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Competitive wages.
• Eligible for benefits on first day of employment:
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Dental plans - basic dental option with a $0 paycheck contribution available
• Vision plan with $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid HSA (Health Savings Account) Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• 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 are available at , , , , www.alexander-, and