Job Description
SENIOR SYSTEMS AND SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR Senior Systems and Security Administrator Toronto, ON. About the Gig Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. is currently looking for an experienced Cloud Systems Administrator to join our growing Technology team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, TechOps and Digital Workplace, the ideal candidate aspires to work in the growing cannabis field with an award-winning team! The successful applicant will be responsible for providing various levels of technology support for Auxly and its subsidiaries through both remote and in-person means of communication. What you can expect to do Lead small projects under the guidance of other technology team members. Monitor on-premises and cloud-based (Azure, AWS) infrastructure and backup systems. Perform regular server and application patching outside of regular office hours. Support MS Azure and Office 365 with functional knowledge on administration and user setup. Design and implement IT security systems, help develop organization-wide best practices for IT security, monitor computer networks for security issues, and document all security issues or breaches. Perform risk assessments, audits, and monitor network activity. Research, evaluate, recommend, build, and deploy new technology solutions. Stay current with new trends and technologies. Determine the root cause of infrastructure outages, software, and integration failures, formulate Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans, and see them through to resolution. Make recommendations for continued improvements and provide technological solutions for system functionality and efficiency. Provide frontline IT support, both face-to-face and remotely. Be willing to travel within Canada occasionally. Perform related duties as assigned. About You An associate or bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience is required. Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ are preferred. A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience with System Administration A minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in information security administration Proven competencies in vulnerability management, threat intelligence, insider threats Advanced knowledge of Office 365 (Intune, Exchange, SharePoint, Teams) and Active Directory (DNS, DHCP, GPO, NTFS permissions). A keen desire to automate repetitive tasks and advanced knowledge of general scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, SQL, and others) is required. Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms, including AWS and Azure. Advanced knowledge of server platforms, virtualization, email security systems, and backup software. A good understanding of switching & routing, Wi-Fi, WAN, LAN, VLAN, and VPN. Familiarity with firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint protection, data encryption, and other industry-standard techniques and practices. An in-depth understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols is required. The ability to anticipate security alerts, incidents, and disasters and reduce their likelihood is necessary. The ability to diagnose incidents for appropriate escalation to other teams. Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment; Relentless desire to learn new solutions, technologies, and drive technology enablement; Strong moral compass when dealing with sensitive and confidential information; What will set you apart Great troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Ability to balance, manage and prioritize ever-changing expectations in a dynamic environment. Excellent people skills, building relationships with internal customers Ability to maintain composure and prioritize asks when dealing with challenging situations and tight deadlines; Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We provide accommodation for job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.