Senior Systems Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Irving Shipbuilding is one of the most modern shipyards in North America, defined by its pace and appetite for change.
Irving Shipbuilding is building more than 20 Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships and River-Class Destroyers as part of the largest and most complex shipbuilding initiative in Canadian history.
If you're curious and motivated by a fast-moving environment and want to contribute to building ships with state-of-the-art naval technology, this opportunity is for you.

As a key member of the IT team, you will have a direct impact on the design and enhancements that ensure the digital experience exceeds the expectations of the enterprise.

This position will collaborate with the Infrastructure Design team to deliver products and solutions.
They will also support and maintain lifecycle on services and solutions that are in place, as well as satisfy business and operational requirements through the efficient use of internally established and industry best practices.
As a leader in technology, this position will drive adherence to leading best practices, standardization, automation, and provide leadership to implementations in an agile framework.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process improvement of infrastructure support processes for all Tiered support levels
• Process automation to improve the efficiency and repeatability of operational tasks
• Provide coaching and mentoring, share technical knowledge, skills, and expertise in an efficient and supportive manner
• Provide end-to-end technical leadership, planning, workload estimation, organizing, and implementation of products and solutions
• Execute and support the implementation of infrastructure products and solutions
• Establish leading practices and policies for implementing, configuring, maintaining, operating, and securing infrastructure
• Conduct research and provide recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards to improve operations
• Monitor and analyze capacity and performance on the environment and recommend enhancements to meet new or changing infrastructure demands
• Participate in an on-call rotation to serve and support our customers
• Perform system administration tasks to ensure stability of critical business solutions

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Required:
  A university Degree, College Diploma or Relevant Experience
• 8+ Years of Experience in Complex IT Environments (Systems)
• Knowledge or Experience in Systems; Active Directory (AD), Server OS (Windows/Linux), Virtualization, Storage, Enterprise Backup Services
• Knowledge or Experience with Cisco Enterprise Hardware
• Knowledge or Experience with Citrix
• Sound Understanding of Industry Leading Practices
• Attention to Detail (Planning and Prioritization)
• Effective communication and comfort interacting with management and leadership

Bonus:

• Certifications (Any); Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert, Microsoft Certified Azure Expert, Microsoft Certified DevOps Expert is Required
• PowerShell
• Ansible
• Knowledge or Experience in Cloud Platforms such as Azure and Amazon
• ITIL Foundations
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification

ABOUT US

Founded in 1882, J.D.
Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees.
At J.D.
Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results.
With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers.
Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.
We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria.
We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully.
If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The belief that what people experience matters more than technology is part of our foundational core.
We also believe that our ability as a team grows exponentially when we share success.
These centering values - some of our non-negotiables - guide our decisions and inform how we show up daily.
Join a team that aims to simplify the path forward and inspire commitment.

With over 380 employees centralized in Saint John, Fredericton, Dieppe, and Halifax, we offer the opportunity to create real value by helping people and businesses work smarter.
JDI IT supports the entire J.D.
Irving Limited group of companies, which means we offer opportunities and experiences across a wide breadth of IT areas, businesses, and industries.
As a member of the JDI IT team, you will be a key player in enabling the business to win by overcoming obstacles and "getting it done"!

We believe in the power of diverse teams and invest in continuous professional growth.
We are seeking naturally curious change makers looking to join a collaborative and motivated team.
Come help JDI IT Raise the Bar!