What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Administrator position at SunOpta?
SunOpta Overview :
SunOpta (Nasdaq : STKL) (TSX : SOY) is an innovative and sustainable manufacturer fueling the future of food. With roots tracing back over 50 years, SunOpta drives growth for today's leading brands by serving as a trusted innovation partner and value-added manufacturer, crafting organic, plant-based beverages, fruit snacks, nutritional beverages, broths and tea products sold through retail, club, foodservice and e-commerce channels. Alongside the company's commitment to top brands, retailers and coffee shops, SunOpta also proudly produces its own brands, including SOWN®, Dream®, and West Life™. For more information, visit SunOpta and LinkedIn.
SunOpta is looking for talented individuals that demonstrate our most valued behaviors : Passion, Dedication, Speed, Entrepreneurship, Customer-Centricity, and Problem-Solver, to help create a brighter, healthier, and sustainable future of food!
Job Summary :
The System Administrator is mainly responsible for managing, maintaining, and securing all endpoint devices within the organization's network. This role ensures the smooth operation of desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and other endpoint hardware and software. The System Administrator will collaborate with IT teams to implement policies, manage updates, and troubleshoot issues, ensuring optimal performance and security of all endpoint systems. Working directly with end users, software support and vendors assist with training and implementation as needed.
This position requires knowledge of desktop operating systems, Microsoft 365 (all included applications), Apple (iOS) & Android OS, Active Directory, Intune, Microsoft Entra (Azure Active Directory), SCCM, Ticking Systems (ServiceNow preferred), and TeamViewer. A good understanding of networking principles is required. This role primarily focuses on endpoint management, with secondary duties involving the broader Microsoft technical stack. Additional tasks will include working in various areas of this technology. Overall, flexibility in handling various aspects of the Microsoft technical stack is required.
Candidates will need to be a highly motivated, self-starter, demonstrate initiative, strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work in a team, while also assuming individual responsibility for his or her work.
Essential Functions of the Job :
- Manage, maintain, and secure all endpoint devices within the organization's network.
- Ensure the smooth operation of desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and other endpoint hardware and software.
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement policies, manage updates, and troubleshoot issues.
- Ensure optimal performance and security of all endpoint systems.
- Work directly with end users, software support, and vendors to assist with training and implementation as needed
- Remote problem triage (break / fix), resolution, and recording / reporting
- Image creation and maintenance for devices using PXE boot, Autopilot, USB drives, etc.
- Troubleshooting problems using KT Method
- Asset management
- Creating and maintaining technical documentation
- Researching and learning new and existing technologies
- Individual and team project management
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Minimum Qualifications :
Preferred Knowledge :
Ability to learn quickly using Google or technical manuals, Desktop Administration, End-User Support, Microsoft Windows Client and Server Operating Systems, Mobile Device Management, Call-Tracking System (ServiceNow), Printer Services, Ricoh Printers, Sentinel, Cisco Umbrella, Network Protection Services, Certificate Services, IP Telephony Devices, API Call Integration, BarTender Software, PowerApps, Power BI, Meraki Portal, Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), RFgen, KnowBe4, Openpath, Redzone, Rockwell Automation, ServiceNow, Varonis, WinSCP
Preferred Skills :
Active Directory Administration, Microsoft 365 Administration, Intune Administration, Exchange Administration, Azure Administration, Entra ID Administration, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft PowerShell, SCCM Administration, SharePoint Administration, TeamViewer Administration, Microsoft Teams Administration, Meraki Administration, Mosyle MDM Administration
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Considerations :
Work Environment / Physical Demands :
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
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