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Trotter & Morton Group of Companies are a diverse group of building trades experts offering unique and integrated construction solutions for our divisions specializing in industrial construction, commercial construction, facility services and building maintenance.

Since 1927, our skilled workforce has brought their high-quality workmanship, experience, and passion to a diverse project portfolio that includes some of Alberta and British Columbia 's most iconic structures.

At Trotter & Morton, we know we're only as good as our employees. We are looking to hire hard-working and committed individuals who will contribute to our team of experienced personnel by bringing a willingness to learn and an entrepreneurial spirit to every project. We are currently looking for a Infrastructure Analyst to join our team.  The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of general IT experience at an advanced level in managing services, network, firewall and business applications. 

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary
• Minimum 3 weeks’ paid vacation
• Extensive benefit plan
• RRSP Matching 
• Professional development and training resources
• Health and Wellness program 
• Inclusive and engaging work environment
•  Fun company events and barbeques

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage Core infrastructure like Active directory DNS, DHCP, Hyper-V Clusters, virtual machines, switches, firewall and other networking and communication equipment
• Data protection and retention for on-premises and other cloud systems
• Work with IT Manager to build, operate and maintain IT Infrastructure and enhance security
• Manage transition of systems and services from on-premises systems to Cloud.
• Proactively tune and monitor IT Services for availability and optimum performance
• Administer and manage hybrid email systems, archiving and secure email gateways
• Capacity planning and asset life cycle management of al IT assets
• Meet with the IT Management, other team members and business stakeholders to discuss new system requirements, specifications, and timelines
• Effectively communicate relevant IT-related information to IT Management/Business and understand how to handle other confidential /sensitive information tactfully
• Follow all company policies and procedures including Trotter & Morton’s Health and Safety program
• Take ownership of escalations and provide Tier 3 support until resolution
• Research and provide feasible solutions in best interest of the company that aligns with business goals of the organization
• Challenge legacy practices and continuously strive for improvement, innovation, and cost reductions
• Ensure process, diagrams and documentation are up to date
• Manage projects and perform any other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• A punctual and reliable team player with a people first approach who prioritizes honesty, ethics, integrity
• Strong understanding of how a large, geographically dispersed enterprise environment operates to provide stability and reliability to the business
• Strong networking skills (TCP/IP /DNS/DHCP/PXE), Fortinet/ Palo Alto firewalls, HP/ Aruba switching, VPLS, routing, VPN, Access list etc

Required Experience 

• Experience in system administration, managing Microsoft Windows Server 2019 or higher, Basic Linux, administration, Remote Desktop Services and Application in an Enterprise and Windows imaging and deployment
• Experience in SAN, and its associated technologies Fiber Channel, ISCSI etc. and Storage Provisioning
• Knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP GPO, DFS, replication, PowerShell., Widows updates
• Experience in managing Microsoft Exchange 2016, Exchange online email archiving and E-discovery 
• Administration of Collaborative Services like SharePoint and unified communications like MS Teams
• Experience with VOIP Phone Systems, IOS devices, mobile device management 
• Cloud Transitioning and management experience
• Experience in managing end user protection and security
• Experience with implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a corporate environment is an asset 

Additional Requirements

•          Valid driver's license and personal transportation
•          Occasional after hours work when needed
•          Local and international travel when required

We firmly believe our employees are our best assets and we are committed to providing ongoing training and support to allow them to reach their full potential. Trotter & Morton Group of Companies is an industry-leader in safety, and we strive for an incident-free workplace in all aspects of our operations. If you have a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence, apply today and build a rewarding career as a member of our high-performing team.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Trotter & Morton Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring talented, qualified professionals without regard to race, age, gender, or any other protected ground and to providing an environment without discrimination.

Every effort is made to provide fair and equal employment and development opportunities and to ensure that our policies regarding hiring, compensation, promotions, and transfers are based solely on skills and capabilities, job requirements, job performance, and other job-related criteria.

We thank all applicants in advance, however, we will only contact candidates selected for an interview.

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