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The System Server Administrator is a key technical resource responsible for management of various Forensics and eDiscovery technologies on Forensics production, test and development environments. This person is a member of a nation-wide team of technical support staff focused on ongoing support and new deployments of KPMG’s IT infrastructure.

In this role, you will troubleshoot and resolve server-related issues, analyze and identify performance bottlenecks, recommend optimization opportunities, and support internal users, external clients and applications used in our environment while working closely with other IT staff.

• Manage and support production, test and development infrastructure consisting of 200+ servers and SANs
• Proactively manage and identify system resource bottlenecks using performance monitors, profilers, custom scripts and third party tools.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues related to servers and data enabled applications.
• Develop and update documentation of all server instances, including architecture diagrams, schema definitions and operating procedure manuals.
• Implement and maintain development, quality-assurance and test environments for development and version upgrade procedures.
• Maintain security framework requirements set forth by company and clients and in line with KPMG security practices
• Develop, implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategy for all and systems.
• Support multiple concurrent projects and ensure proper documentation for operational support
• Work closely with other internal IT groups, as well as 3rd party vendors and consultants to tune systems for optimal performance and resolve infrastructure issues. Provide on-call support outside of regular business hours

• College Diploma or University Degree in the field of computer science and/or relevant work experience
• Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in an Enterprise environment
• Working experience with Mircosoft Azure, including administering, resource provisioning and monitoring
• Experience with Windows Server Systems, Windows Clusters & other related Microsoft technologies such as Active Directory, Exchange, Lync, SharePoint, SQL, SCCM, SCOM
• Strong working knowledge of virtual and cloud technologies including VMware VSphere, Hyper-V and Azure
• Experience configuring load balancing and HA
• Working knowledge of Citrix applications including XenApp, Netscaler
• Experience with firewall administration, Palo Alto preferred 
• Experience with Backup, Archiving and Disaster Recovery technologies
• Experience with scripting using Windows PowerShell, VBScript, etc.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technology problems
• Demonstrate strong organizational and priority setting skills coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly self-motivated and able to effectively execute tasks in a high pressure environment
• MCSE and ITIL V3 Foundations certifications desirable
• Experience with Relativity and Nuix or similiar applications

• Proficiency in English at a business level is required

This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders nationally in our English speaking provinces while at KPMG.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information 

The expected base salary range for this position is $74,000 to $110,000  and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program. 

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $74,000 to $110,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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• College Diploma or University Degree in the field of computer science and/or relevant work experience
• Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in an Enterprise environment
• Working experience with Mircosoft Azure, including administering, resource provisioning and monitoring
• Experience with Windows Server Systems, Windows Clusters & other related Microsoft technologies such as Active Directory, Exchange, Lync, SharePoint, SQL, SCCM, SCOM
• Strong working knowledge of virtual and cloud technologies including VMware VSphere, Hyper-V and Azure
• Experience configuring load balancing and HA
• Working knowledge of Citrix applications including XenApp, Netscaler
• Experience with firewall administration, Palo Alto preferred 
• Experience with Backup, Archiving and Disaster Recovery technologies
• Experience with scripting using Windows PowerShell, VBScript, etc.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technology problems
• Demonstrate strong organizational and priority setting skills coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly self-motivated and able to effectively execute tasks in a high pressure environment
• MCSE and ITIL V3 Foundations certifications desirable
• Experience with Relativity and Nuix or similiar applications

• Proficiency in English at a business level is required

This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders nationally in our English speaking provinces while at KPMG.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information 

The expected base salary range for this position is $74,000 to $110,000  and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program. 

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $74,000 to $110,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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