Identification Systems

Canadian Bank Note Company Limited - Identification Systems, is seeking a highly proficient System Administrator (Customer Support Engineer) who will be responsible for providing system support working on a variety of hardware and software platforms and peripherals. Some domestic and international travel is required.

Roles and Responsibilities include:
  • Providing technical phone support to customers and regional support engineers.
  • Providing on-site support to customers.
  • Installation and configuration of system components (hardware and software).
  • Training of operators on system usage.
  • Diagnostics and Testing of Hardware, Software, Network Problems.
  • Hardware Repair of Equipment (ex. Replace hard-disks, power supply, UPS Batteries, Printer Maintenance).
  • Software troubleshooting (e.g. correcting installation or configuration problems).
  • Maintaining system inventory including spare parts and consumables.
  • Hardware Preventive Maintenance.
  • Documentation.
  • Provide sales support, as required.
  • 7x24 on call support on rotation basis.
Mandatory Qualifications:
  • Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
  • At least 5 years experience in providing technical support directly to end users covering the following:
    • Hardware: Desktop workstations and servers, Tape Storage Devices (internal/external), RAID, Scanners, Commercial Inkjet and LaserJet printers
    • Software: Oracle DBMS, Windows, Backup Solutions, Web Servers, Web Application Servers
    • Linux (SusE) (mandatory 5 years experience)
    • Networking: LAN Support, TCP/IP networks, ODBC, CISCO Routers, Hubs, Switches, Firewalls
    • SAN, Fibre Channel
    • Client Server Applications & Web Applications
    • Communicating directly with customers using necessary tact
    • Understanding of Help Desk tools and trouble ticket tracking processes
    • Understanding of support agreements and their implied service levels
  • Applicants must possess excellent communication skills (English and preferably French) orally and in writing. Spanish is a plus
  • Successful candidates must qualify for or possess a valid security clearance (secret)
Other skills:
  • Strong understanding of deadlines and commitment to schedules.
  • Performs well under pressure.
  • Detail oriented approach.
  • Team player.
  • Creative problem solving skills.
  • Excellent conflict resolution skills.