Infrastructure Analyst

Infrastructure Analyst
Adecco is currently recruiting for a Infrastructure Analyst. It is a 8 - month contract opportunity (occasional visit on site) with a possibility of extension. This role is with our Crown corporation client in Ottawa, ON. The successful candidate must hold a valid Reliability Security Clearance.
TheInfrastructure Analyst will have the following responsibilities:

• Designs the overall architecture and provides ongoing support for Client’s on-premise server infrastructure and cloud-based computing infrastructure, email and messaging tools, deploying and providing operational support for application and database servers, and implementing backup and recovery technologies and procedures, while supporting server virtualization technologies and processes;

• Gathers and documents user requirements on single business processes and translates those needs into functional designs as part of a project team. Acts as a Technical Lead on projects of medium complexity (e.g. researches and implements new infrastructure technologies);

• Creatively defines and designs IT infrastructure solutions to address technical and business needs. Develops a high degree of expertise with one or more critical IT Infrastructure component;

• Typically expands on existing solution templates or develop new paradigms and innovative solutions. Designs and/or specifies generalized solutions, at the level of architectural redesign to existing systems and new technologies (e.g. adoption of new technologies such as virtualization). Develops and acts on technology implementation plans aligned to defined strategies;

• Analyzes and designs technical computing process and systems including and understanding of software build processes and compiler variants;

• Specifies next generation server, storage, cloud, and/or technical computing hardware and software components, including Operating System, monitoring and management tools, etc;

• Provisions server hardware selection and testing. Implements and integrates commercial software purchases in support of the server, storage, and technical computing infrastructure;

• Defines specification of server, storage, and technical computing hardware and associated software;

The Infrastructure Analyst should meet the following requirements:

• Must have a college or University degree from a recognized educational institution in computer science, computer technician, data networking, or equivalent experience;

• Must have 5+ years of experience in an IT Infrastructure Analyst or similar role to gain design-related expertise with IT Infrastructure technologies;

• Must have Architecture-specific certifications are desirable, such as Microsoft MCSE, Red Hat RHCE, SNIA SNCP, etc;

• Must have Project management tools including planning software (e.g. MS Project, SharePoint).

• Must have familiarity with cloud-based Infrastructure-as-a-Service (Iaas) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) such as Microsoft M365, Amazon, and Oracle;

• Must have advanced skills in system administration and technology-specific toolsets;

• Must have advanced technology troubleshooting skills and ability to develop standards and protocols;

• Ability to accurately estimate project-related costs, effort, and schedule.

•  Effective oral and written communications skills required to effectively present and communicate ideas, document solutions, and develop strategies and plans.

If you are interested in applying to our Infrastructure Analyst, please submit your resume as soon as possible by clicking on the 'Apply with Adecco' button.