Position: LAN Systems Administrator & Network Support
Type: Permanent
Location: Surrey, BC

Position Description:
IT MindFinders is currently conducting a search for a LAN Systems Administrator & Network Support individual for our client located in Surrey, BC. Reporting to the CFO, the successful incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Work with IT members to co-ordinately respond to IT requirements and actively develop business process solutions as required.
• Develop a framework of relationships in all of the business segments.
• Actively participate in the definitions of standards and processes.
• Continuously increase depth of competence in software and hardware products employed in the business.
• Support all users in the Canadian locations both through problem responsiveness and knowledge needs requirements.
• Maintain a high level of security regarding, both hardware, software and information systems processes.
• Manage and operate all system infrastructure and user interface systems in the various Canadian locations.
• Assess and identify IT solutions for current business processes.
• Contribute with IS knowledge in local business development projects.
• Support the operations of central systems for the Canadian locations
• Develop and maintain a documentation management system for information systems & processes.
• Develop training requirements that address particular user needs to improve their performance efficiency and competence.
• Assist users with desktop technology both, hardware and software, support and trouble-shooting.
• Maintain inventory of hardware and software employed in the business.
• Interact with the management teams.

Must Have Skills and Requirements:  

• Formal educational background of a University degree in Computer Science (or similar formal educational background) along with additional computer specific educational certification including that of MCSE.
• Experience WAN/LAN administration with a good understanding of technical computer systems and networks, including that of:
• VPN, Frame and IP LAN management
• Windows Active directory management
• Citrix /WTS management
• Microsoft products, including Office products & operating systems.
• Notes Groupware
• Outstanding capability of working with a variety of people personalities.
• Demonstrated technical writing ability with specific experience in systems and procedures documentation.
• Excellent problem identification skills.
• Superior reporting and data analysis skills.
• Demonstrated determination in the evaluation and mitigation of the information technology “total cost of ownership”.
• Previous information systems project management experience.
• Some experience working in a multinational information systems environment.
• Some previous experience working with and supporting users in an ERP application (MOVEX would be ideal) and the operations and maintenance of an IBM AS400.
• Programming experience would be desirable including that of HTML, MS Access or other database program.
• Excellent relational skills including written and oral communication demonstrating superior client servicing.
• Driven to perform and improve information systems
• Committed to travel as necessary both internationally and to various Canadian operational sites as necessary.
• Organized working patterns to support systems and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or under only general direction on requirements that are moderately complex to analyse, plan, and implement.

Interested candidates please forward your resume in MS Word format, including bullet points that demonstrate your personal results/contributions and major accomplishments to wendy@itmindfinders.com.

Due to the high response of applicants, IT MindFinders regrets that we will not be able to personally reply to each applicant.