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Job order - J0117-0375 - Full-time
Title IT Analyst - Server
Category Information Technology
City Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Job Description IT Analyst - Server

Sharing Success... through the provision of superior gaming operations services. With gross revenues in excess of 240 million dollars annually, SIGA is Saskatchewan's largest and most successful employer of First Nations people. SIGA is currently looking for creative, motivated, passionate, and energetic individuals to join our team.


Education
Successful completion of a post-secondary diploma program in a related technical field such as Computer Systems Technology. A current certification in at least two of the following competencies: CompTIA, VMware, Microsoft, Veeam.
An equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered.


Experience
Minimum 4 years’ experience within an enterprise IT environment.
Experience with VMware virtualization and enterprise-class hardware including servers and storage.
Experience with Microsoft Windows Server administration including Active Directory, Group Policy and PowerShell.
Experience with backup & replication technologies.
Experience with Microsoft Exchange.


Knowledge
Knowledge of SIGA’s mission, vision, guiding principles and business values.
Knowledge of First Nations culture, values, beliefs, traditions and protocols.
Current technical knowledge of: VMware vSphere v6, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 / 2012 R2, Veeam Backup & Replication v9 and Microsoft Exchange 2010 - 2016
Knowledge of administering, maintaining, and supporting the following solutions; anti-virus/malware, email security/spam filtering, client-server and enterprise software applications running on Microsoft SQL.
Knowledge of performance monitoring, security hardening, log analysis tools and techniques.


Skills and Abilities
Ability to research, recommend, and effectively implement operational changes referencing industry best practices, vendor documentation, internal policies and procedures while utilizing change management processes.
Ability to set priorities to manage multiple tasks and projects with a strong attention to detail and organization.
Ability to select the appropriate communication methods and tools, depending on the audience and situation using both technical and user-friendly language.
Ability to consistently provide friendly, timely, and accurate client service.
Ability to mentor peers and support a collaborative workplace culture.
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with other departments and business units.


Personal Suitability
All SIGA employees must embrace cultural diversity and mutual respect in the workplace.


Condition of Employment
Must consent to a background check in order to qualify as a gaming employee.
Must obtain and maintain a gaming employee Certificate of Registration from the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA).
Must be 19 years of age or older.



Other Information
Must be willing to travel for operational needs.
Possession of a valid driver’s license would be an asset.
Ability to lift up to 20 kg.
Required to work outside of regular business hours as needed.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
SIGA offers a competitive wages and comprehensive benefits packages.

Competitive wages.
Depending on which Benefits Plan you are eligible for, coverage could contain Life, Dependent Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long-Term Disability, Healthcare, Visioncare, and Dental Insurance.
Matching 6% Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
3 weeks of paid vacation per year for full time employees.
Paid sick leave (1.0 day per month).
5 personal days per year.
Treaty Day and Election leaves.
In addition to the 11 statutory holidays, SIGA provides 3 additional statutory holidays including Indian Government Day, National Aboriginal Day, and Provincial First Nations Unity Day.



Main Duties
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority is a technology-driven, progressive organization where IT systems interact annually with over 4 million guests and staff. SIGA is seeking an individual who is experienced with analysis, planning and problem solving coupled with hands-on experience administering enterprise technology solutions to join the IT Operations team.

Reporting to the Senior Technical Analyst, this position supports and contributes to operational efficiency by configuring, managing, monitoring and maintaining the IT infrastructure to ensure high levels of availability, system integrity, security, privacy and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include: working in collaboration with peers troubleshooting problems relating to server, storage, hardware, software, and systems. Carrying out a wide variety of system maintenance and management activities. Contributing to the development of system documentation and procedures.


As a First Nations owned and operated organization, we take great pride in being a leader in employing First Nations people and the positive impacts generated by the employment opportunities SIGA has to offer. We are looking for qualified, motivated and committed individuals who want to work toward the betterment of First Nations people. SIGA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.


Skills
  • Adaptable to Change
  • Communication
  • Decision making
  • Results Orientation
  • Teamplayer
  • Working with others

Reference 515178

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