Information Systems Administrator | Dartmouth, NS

Location: Dartmouth, NS
Type of employment: Full-time

MetOcean Telematics:

MetOcean Telematics is a global leader in Satellite IoT-enabled solutions, designing and manufacturing innovative full-spectrum telemetry products for the environment, marine, defense, and security clients.

MetOcean Telematics is also one of Nova Scotia’s and Atlantic Canada’s Small & Medium Top Employers! Our mission is to connect the world without limits, ensuring critical data is transmitted, received, and processed in the fastest and most reliable manner possible anywhere in the world.

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Information Systems Administrator to join our growing team and make contributions to corporate IS projects.

About the Role:

As an Information Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for providing system administration and support for Microsoft’s core business applications and operating systems. Working within the IT department, you will:

• Configure, troubleshoot and support Active Directory, Microsoft 365 Online, SharePoint, Teams, and One Drive for Business.
• Have experience in administering Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory, and other cloud-based services.
• Have experience with SQL administration and maintenance, ensuring database security, integrity, stability, and system availability.
• Perform necessary installation, upgrades, patches, security updates, and service packs on corporate systems and network infrastructure.
• Administer and support various platforms.
• Support the connection of additional systems, drive automation, and support optimizing business processes.
• Collaborate with other IT members in general support activities and stay updated with the advancements and best practices in IS administration.
• Possess a strong understanding of Cybersecurity best practices such as keeping the software and hardware up to date, inventory and access control, password management, antivirus/antimalware, VPN technology, network monitoring, encryption, multi-factor authentication, etc.

Education and Experience:

• The successful candidate will have post-secondary training in a related field or equivalent experience and at least 3+ years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting a Microsoft Windows networking environment.
• You will also have experience with VMWare Virtualization, a strong understanding of networking principles and general IT security, experience customizing business information systems, and great troubleshooting skills.
• Be able to work independently while collaborating within small teams, possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and be capable of interfacing with various cross-functional teams, understanding their business processes and generating automated solutions.
• Microsoft certifications and A+ Certification, or equivalent hardware experience are assets.

Working at Metocean Telematics:

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being themselves. We want our people to think that all voices are heard, and all cultures are respected. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.

MetOcean Telematics is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Are you interested?

If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to explore, we look forward to hearing from you! To find out more about MetOcean and apply, click here.

No phone calls, no unsolicited third-party recruiters, or agencies, please.