Senior Systems Administrator Infrastructure & Cloud

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Azure VMware Hybrid Cloud Windows Server Linux Infrastructure Engineering Disaster Recovery Enterprise Systems

Are you ready to elevate your career with a leading North American aftermarket auto parts company Mevotech is seeking an experienced SeniorSystems Administrator Infrastructure & Cloudto join our dynamic is an exciting opportunity to work with Microsoft Azure VMware Windows Server Linux Active Directory Disaster Recovery Business Continuity and Infrastructure Modernization projects while helping shape the future of our IT landscape.

About Us
Mevotech is a trusted leader in the aftermarket auto parts industry specializing in driveline steering and suspension parts. With over 40 years of experience were dedicated to engineering excellence innovation and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Our commitment to employee wellness and engagement has earned us recognition as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies.

Position Overview
TheSenior Systems Administrator - Infrastructure & Cloudis responsible for the reliability security performance and availability ofMevotechson-premises and cloud infrastructure.

As a senior technical leader youll provide expertise across enterprise infrastructure technologies including:

• Microsoft Azure

• Hybrid Cloud Environments

• VMware Virtualization

• Windows Server Administration

• Linux Server Administration

• Active Directory Services

• DNS & DHCP

• Backup & Disaster Recovery Solutions

• Infrastructure Automation

• Business Continuity Planning

Working closely with Infrastructure Network Security and Application teams youll support critical production systems while driving modernization initiatives and continuous improvement across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Infrastructure Administration

• Manage and maintain enterprise infrastructure environments to ensure maximum uptime performance and reliability.

• Administer Windows Server and Linux environments across multiple locations.

• Manage VMware virtualization platforms and virtual infrastructure.

• Support and maintain Active Directory Group Policy DNS DHCP and related services.

• Monitor infrastructure health performance capacity and availability.

• Implement infrastructure standards policies and operational best practices.

• Manage patching upgrades maintenance windows and hardware lifecycle planning.

Azure & Hybrid Cloud Operations

• Serve as the technical lead for Microsoft Azure infrastructure and cloud services.

• Manage Azure Virtual Machines Storage Networking Identity Monitoring and Security solutions.

• Support hybrid infrastructure environments connecting on-premises and cloud platforms.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex Azure and infrastructure issues.

• Ensure cloud services align with security compliance and operational standards.

Backup Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

• Own enterprise backup and recovery solutions and processes.

• Define and maintain Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs).

• Perform backup validation recovery testing and disaster recovery exercises.

• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans documentation and recovery runbooks.

• Continuously improve infrastructure resilience and business continuity capabilities.

  Technical Leadership & Escalation Support

• Act as the senior escalation point for complex infrastructure incidents.

• Lead root cause investigations and implement long-term corrective actions.

• Mentor and support junior team members and IT colleagues.

• Partner with Network Security and Application teams to improve service delivery.

• Participate in on-call rotations and after-hours support activities when required.

Infrastructure Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Lead infrastructure projects from planning through implementation.

• Identify opportunities for automation using PowerShell and other technologies.

• Maintain technical documentation architecture diagrams policies and operational procedures.

• Support cybersecurity and compliance initiatives across the infrastructure landscape.

Drive initiatives including:

• Cloud migrations

• Infrastructure modernization

• Server upgrades

• Data center optimization

• Virtualization enhancements

• Communications and phone system improvements
  

Ideal Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Systems Administration Infrastructure Engineering Cloud Administration or related roles.

• Bachelors Degree in Information Technology Computer Science Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience supporting enterprise hybrid cloud environments.

• Proven Microsoft Azure administration experience.

• Strong VMware virtualization expertise.

• Experience administering Windows Server and Linux environments.

• Experience managing enterprise backup disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.

• Strong knowledge of Active Directory DNS DHCP Group Policy and core infrastructure services.

• Experience with infrastructure monitoring capacity planning and system performance optimization.

• Familiarity with PowerShell scripting and infrastructure automation.

• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices identity management and governance frameworks.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Hybrid work model consisting offour (4) days onsite and one (1) day remote per week.

• Primarily office and computer-based work environment.

• Occasional lifting and handling of IT infrastructure equipment and hardware.

• Participation in scheduled after-hours maintenance activities and on-call support rotations as required.

• Occasional travel to company facilities data centers and vendor locations.

• Ability to respond effectively during critical incidents service disruptions or disaster recovery events.