Senior IT Operations Specialist

OTI Lumionics Inc.

$75K — $110K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8+ years' experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or operations
  • Strong background managing enterprise environments (on-prem and cloud/hybrid)
  • Proven leader in IT projects, upgrades, and improvements
  • Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles
  • Experience in vendor management and supporting distributed teams
  • Post-secondary education in IT or equivalent experience; relevant certifications an asset

Responsibilities

  • Lead selection, deployment, and lifecycle management of IT solutions
  • Provide advanced technical support for internal teams and remote employees
  • Own monitoring and optimization of IT infrastructure performance
  • Design and implement preventative maintenance and system health strategies
  • Develop and govern IT policies for consistency and audit readiness
  • Define and enforce cybersecurity best practices and employee awareness programs
  • Oversee installation and maintenance of production networks and cloud environments
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and vendors for enhanced performance and cost-efficiency

Benefits

  • On-site workplace type
  • Opportunity to manage and work with cutting-edge technologies
  • Chance to develop and implement comprehensive IT strategies
  • Engagement in ongoing professional development and certifications
  • Involvement in shaping the organization's cybersecurity framework
Full Job Description
Workplace type

On-Site
primary responsibilities
  • Lead the selection, deployment, and lifecycle management of enterprise hardware and software solutions aligned to business strategy
  • Provide advanced technical support and direction to internal teams, including remote and traveling employees, ensuring high service availability and user satisfaction
  • Own the monitoring, performance optimization, and scalability of IT infrastructure to support business growth and evolving operational demands
  • Design and implement preventative maintenance frameworks and system health strategies to minimize downtime and risk
  • Develop, standardize, and govern IT policies, procedures, and documentation, ensuring consistency and audit readiness
  • Define and enforce cybersecurity best practices, including employee awareness programs and continuous improvement of security posture
  • Design, execute, and evaluate security awareness initiatives, including phishing simulations and training programs
  • Oversee installation, configuration, and maintenance of production networks, servers, and cloud/hybrid environments, including remote datacenters
  • Evaluate emerging technologies, vendors, and solutions to enhance performance, security, and cost-efficiency of infrastructure
  • Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service delivery to ensure quality, accountability, and value optimization
  • Lead system upgrades, migrations, and transformation initiatives across physical and virtual infrastructure with minimal business disruption
  • Establish and maintain IT asset management practices, including inventory control, lifecycle tracking, and license compliance
  • Oversee procurement, configuration, and deployment of end-user devices, ensuring standardization and security compliance
  • Direct onboarding and offboarding processes, including identity/access management, asset allocation, and security protocols
  • Drive continuous improvement in IT service delivery processes
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and organizational standards, including data protection and privacy requirements
  • Lead risk assessments, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning and testing
  • Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on technology risks, opportunities, and innovation
  • Ensure compliance with environmental policies, procedures, and objectives, and actively participate in the identification and reduction of environmental impacts related to the role
  • Adhere to health and safety protocols, report hazards, and contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees
  • Other ad hoc duties as assigned

profile
  • 5-8+ years' experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or operations
  • Strong background in managing enterprise environments (on-prem and cloud/hybrid)
  • Proven experience leading IT projects, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements
  • Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
  • Experience with vendor management and supporting distributed teams
  • Post-secondary education in IT or equivalent experience; relevant certifications an asset
required skills
  • Experience with Windows Server, Linux, Ubuntu, AWS, Azure, Office 365, HPC, MySQL, GSuite, Active Directory, Veeam software and Microsoft Intune
  • Knowledge of network tools and standard methodologies (VPNs (Virtual Private Network), Switching, Load Balancing, Remote Management)
  • Proficiency and strong knowledge base in computer and server hardware, networking infrastructure, server software
  • Experience with production Clusters and their problems
  • Experience with managing network device portals
  • Experience with Virtual infrastructure (servers, VDIs, switches, VMs)
  • Flair with manipulating and presenting data in Google Docs, Excel or otherwise
  • Knowledge of network hardware, software, and peripherals equipment.
  • Knowledge of network security systems, procedures, techniques, and applications.
  • Industry certifications and memberships (CCNA/CCNP) will be considered an asset
  • Attention to details
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time
  • Ability to work under little or no supervision


$75,000 - $110,000 a year

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