Systems Administrator - IT Infrastructure

JOB PROFILE:

Position Title:  Systems Administrator – IT Infrastructure     
Department:   Corporate IT
Reports To:     Senior Infrastructure Manager

ATS CORPORATION | OVERVIEW

ATS Corporation is an industry-leading automation solutions and technology provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Using extensive knowledge and global capabilities in custom and repeat automation, automation products and value-added solutions including pre-automation and after-sales services, ATS businesses address the sophisticated manufacturing automation and service needs of multinational customers in markets such as life sciences, transportation, food & beverage, consumer products, and energy. With a dynamic culture that is bolstered by driven employees and the ATS Business Model (ABM), ATS companies are united by a shared purpose of creating solutions that positively impact lives around the world. Founded in 1978, ATS employs over 7,000 people at more than 65 manufacturing facilities and over 85 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia and Oceania. The Company's common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE under the symbol ‘ATS’.

JOB SUMMARY:

The ATS Corporate IT department is responsible for the delivery of critical enterprise-wide IT systems and services. The Systems Administrator – IT Infrastructure role is responsible for a wide variety of information technologies, including Active Directory, Office 365, Azure, Cloud Services, Windows Servers, Storage Area Network (SAN), backup systems, virtualized server (VMware, Hyper-V), database (MS SQL), MDM, system monitoring, certificates, and Automation software. 

The System Administrator - IT Infrastructure position will play a crucial role in optimizing enterprise-wide IT systems for a global engineering and manufacturing organization spanning 100+ locations, 9,000+ users, 1,300+ servers, and 10,000+ endpoints and demands deep technical expertise in cloud, infrastructure, security operations, IT M&A projects and global IT strategy execution.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Infrastructure & Cloud Management: Architect, implement, and manage enterprise server environments, including Azure, Office 365, VMware, and hybrid cloud solutions.
•    Optimize and secure cloud services, including Azure AD, Intune (MDM), Office 365 (Teams, Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, SAML).
•    Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to enhance scalability and security.
•    IT Security & Compliance: Enforce and enhance security frameworks, aligning with corporate policies and industry best practices.
•    Conduct advanced security assessments, vulnerability remediation, and risk management initiatives.
•    Drive security hardening projects, including endpoint protection.
•    Project & M&A: Working on Infrastructure projects, including architecture design, migrations, and consolidations 
•    Manage technology integrations for mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless system transitions.
•    Partner with global business leaders to align IT services with strategic objectives.
•    Automation & Process Optimization: Develop automation scripts and workflows for infrastructure management, software deployment, and reporting.
•    Establish and maintain IT process frameworks, ensuring consistency across global operations.
•    Operational Support & Escalation Management: Provide expert-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex IT incidents.
•    Mentor and train L1/L2 administrators, driving knowledge-sharing and upskilling initiatives.
•    Maintain all hardware and software services supported by the IT Technical Services team including but not limited to: Enterprise servers, Active Directory including Domain Controllers, Certificates, Virtualization, Azure, Office 365, Windows Servers, Database Servers, SAN, SFTP, anti-virus, MDM, JIRA, Cloud Services, system monitoring and core applications such as ERP.
•    Lead projects as assigned. Activities include developing project proposals, preparing detailed project plans, developing budget estimates, funding requests, preparing status reporting, assisting other team members.
•    Hardware and software planning and selection, including upgrades and replacements.
•    Deploy on-premises (Physical and Virtual) or IaaS servers as required.
•    Ensure proper registration of devices and licensing compliance.
•    Maintain documentation covering systems that the IT Technical Services team supports, including but not limited to servers / system software, System Standards, Operations procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
•    University degree or college diploma in a related discipline or relevant work experience in the IT Systems Administration and IT Operations field.
•    Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, VMware VCP, CISSP, ITIL) preferred.

Experience:
•    7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud, and security operations.
•    Strong proficiency in Windows Server, VMware, Active Directory, and enterprise storage solutions.
•    Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
•    Expertise in IT security, compliance audits, and endpoint protection.
•    Hands-on experience with IT M&A integrations and cloud transformation projects.
•    Experience supporting mobile device management systems.
•    Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
•    Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Personal Attributes:
•    Proven ability to manage multiple high-impact projects and initiatives.
•    Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
•    Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and leadership levels.

Work Conditions:
•    Occasional international travel
•    Occasional after-hours on-call and emergency response support.

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