IT System Engineer, Servers

Reporting to the Infrastructure Manager, we need an IT System Engineer to join our Toronto-based team and provide implementation, management and support for Altus Group’s worldwide presence. This is a chance to be a critical player in the planning, design, installation, monitoring, and support of global server; Microsoft Exchange mail server; virtualization technologies and organization-wide server standards.

Toronto, ON

Altus Group

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In 2005, we started with 400 employees and have grown exponentially to over 2300 around the globe today. Altus Group employees don&rsquo;t see boundaries, they see opportunity. They deliver results for our clients and our company and are recognized and rewarded for the value they create. This is an opportunity to in depth on multiple projects that encompass many industries, geographic reach and high profile design.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At Altus, we want you to realize your potential. We value collaboration and knowledge sharing of best practices. We support professional growth and we actively seek out ideas. This is the place to present the newest research, to introduce the coolest tech and see it come to fruition and be applied. Your work will make a difference.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.altusgroup.com

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Mid Level

Overview: <p dir="ltr"><strong>Who we are</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Altus Group is a leading provider of independent advisory services, software and data solutions to the global commercial real estate industry. Our businesses, Altus Analytics and Altus Expert Services, reflect decades of experience, a range of expertise and technology-enabled capabilities. Our solutions empower clients to analyze, gain market insight and recognize value on their real estate investments. Headquartered in Canada, we have approximately 2,300 employees around the world, with operations in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.</p> <p dir="ltr">We are at the centre of what drives the real estate industry and continue to break ground every day with innovative solutions and best practices that touch every aspect of the real estate life cycle.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Who we need</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Reporting to the Infrastructure Manager, we need an IT System Engineer to join our Toronto-based team and provide implementation, management and support for Altus Group&rsquo;s worldwide presence. This is a chance to be a critical player in the planning, design, installation, monitoring, and support of global server; Microsoft Exchange mail server; virtualization technologies and organization-wide server standards.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Who you are</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">You are an IT System Engineer with server implementation, management and maintenance experience. You have experience deploying Office 365 across an organization. You want to expand your hands on work in Identity management which encompasses SSO. You have outstanding communication and project management skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues; analyze situations and collaborate across teams to solve urgent problems. You are looking for an opportunity to take ownership of sizeable IT projects, institute best practices and make a tangible contribution to the roadmap for a rapidly scaling software company.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>What&rsquo;s in it for you?</strong></p> <ul> <li><em>Exposure.</em>&nbsp;You want to increase your external stakeholder exposure, working with vendors on upgrades, licensing and roadmaps.</li> <li><em>Challenges.</em>&nbsp;You want to be an active contributor on new and ongoing projects following a Plan, Build and Run model - at a global scale. You want to work on transitioning new acquisitions to our systems, collaborating with Business and Project Managers.</li> <li><em>Impact.</em>&nbsp;You want to look at new technologies, seek new programs and introduce new environments. You want a chance to work on proofs of concept with different systems and have your voice heard as part of the decision-making process for new IT.</li> <li><em>Career development.</em>&nbsp;You want to work for an industry leader and grow into a Senior or Lead role within Infrastructure or move across to other opportunities.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>
Responsibilities: <p dir="ltr"><strong>Our new IT System Engineer will focus on:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Server installation. You will participate in the planning, design, Installation, monitoring, and support of Windows server platforms, VMware/Hyper-V technologies, back-up/communications equipment and server management tools.</li> <li>System engineering. You will participate in design, analysis, and modeling of complex computer system requirements to provide integration and implementation support.</li> <li>System performance. You will monitor capacity versus utilization for hardware, system throughput and license. You will recommend appropriate actions on a timely basis to avoid performance degradation and/or oversubscription.</li> <li>Best practices, standards, policies, and procedures. You will ensure thorough implementation of security procedures through physical measures, operating system and industry security standards. In accordance with corporate and business objectives, you will improve system availability, reliability, recoverability, or manageability. You will develop start-up and shutdown procedures, search for/apply corrective patches to operating systems and application software and develop operational processes/configurations.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p dir="ltr"><strong>Our new IT Systems Engineer has:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The education. Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience is required. Microsoft MCSE, VMWare (VCP) Certification is preferred.</li> <li>The expertise. 3-5 years hands-on experience configuring, implementing and maintaining organization-wide email Exchange servers and Office 365.</li> <li>The knowledge. Demonstrated organizational and project management skills to prioritize and deal with many issues at one time. Can rapidly learn new technologies, tools, and applications.</li> <li>The drive. Ability to work autonomously and be a contributor to the team&rsquo;s initiatives. Work collaboratively within a team environment of other engineers to meet aggressive goals and high quality standards.</li> <li>The initiative. Self-motivated to creatively solve problems and focus both on the big picture and the details.</li> <li>The ownership. To be a thought leader and to pursue best practices in IT standards, principles, and security practices.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Need any more reasons to join Altus?</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In 2005, we started with 400 employees and have grown exponentially to over 2300 around the globe today. Altus Group employees don&rsquo;t see boundaries, they see opportunity. They deliver results for our clients and our company and are recognized and rewarded for the value they create. This is an opportunity to in depth on multiple projects that encompass many industries, geographic reach and high profile design.</p> <p dir="ltr">At Altus, we want you to realize your potential. We value collaboration and knowledge sharing of best practices. We support professional growth and we actively seek out ideas. This is the place to present the newest research, to introduce the coolest tech and see it come to fruition and be applied. Your work will make a difference.</p> <p dir="ltr">Altus Group isn&rsquo;t just about the amazing work we do. We work hard to create a dynamic company culture that reflects the values of our employees and what motivates them individually and as a team:</p> <p dir="ltr">Altus Cares - We are always seeking ways to give back to our communities and support causes important to our employees. We are actively involved in local charity work and we believe in laying the groundwork for a more prosperous future. Our personal highlight is our involvement with Ronald McDonald house in four different countries where we volunteer every September as a company.</p> <p dir="ltr">Education - We believe our employees represent the best this industry has to offer and we want to reflect their commitment to education and continued learning.</p> <p dir="ltr">Team Spirit - We host an annual hockey tournament and an annual client party. We play badminton in the winter and pick up soccer in the summer. There&rsquo;s surprise treats, seasonal events and Friday lunches too.</p> <p dir="ltr">At Altus Group, we are proud to say that many of our teams are comprised of members who have been here five years or longer. We think that speaks volumes about our atmosphere and our people.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Opportunity awaits - come realize your potential at Altus Group.</strong></p> <p><span id="com.peopleclick.cp.fieldlabel.disclaimer" class="pc-rtg-legal">Altus Group is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if required, and will work with you to meet your needs.<br />If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:careerscanada@altusgroup.com">accessibility@altusgroup.com</a>&nbsp;or 416-641-9500.</span></p>