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Infrastructure Analyst II

Requisition ID:  3055
Location: 

Mississauga, ON, CA, L4V 1S7

Pay Type:  Salary
Travel Requirement: 21-30%

WHO IS LAFARGE?
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?
Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Overview

Primary responsibility is to participate in planning, building, managing, monitoring and supporting infrastructure landscapes including OS, servers, storage, databases, backups, at on-premise remote server locations, following policies and processes that are compliant with industry standards (e.g. Information technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)). This role may also collaborate with other teams in infrastructure design during new solution implementations. This role will document infrastructure landscapes, assist with escalated incidents, and mentor other employees. Applies developed knowledge of technical skills, company policies and procedures, to complete a variety of difficult assignments/tasks. Works on assignments that are difficult in nature and requires problem solving skills and independent judgement with little supervision.

 

Responsibilities

  • Incident Management - Monitor systems and identify performance issues reactively. Follows standard protocols for troubleshooting standard incidents. Verify system/product operations. Works within strict time scales and elevates incidents within defined time windows.
  • Product Installation - Perform routine installations, configurations per standard protocols. Assemble and integrate system/products
  • Operations Maintenance - Perform routine maintenance.
    • ESX, Windows, and virtual environment management and support
    • Storage Area Network management and support
    • Data backup management and support
    • Active Directory management & Support
    • Microsoft related services management and support (DHCP, DNS, DFS, etc...).
    • Monitors and manages backup/restore and disaster recovery plans
    • Infrastructure security
  • Monitoring system performance to be proactive to possible system failures
  • Resolve procedural, operational, and technical problems
  • Interact with other Holcim Group companies to leverage and develop Holcim “Best Practices” for technologies supporting portfolio applications
  • Collaborate with business representatives, Architects, process area Business Relationship, Application Support Leads, Business Services for portfolio related strategic planning, status, architecture and integration activities
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications

  • Education:  High School diploma/GED
  • Additional Education Preferred: Bachelor's/University Degree
  • Preferred field of study:  Computer Science/Information Systems      
  • Work Experience:  3-5 years
  • Travel Requirements:  Travel less than 15%

 

Additional Requirements:

  • Licences/Certifications:  VMware Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate or equivalent experience.
  • Computer Skills:  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and/or Google Sheets

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required: 

  • Experience with VMware ESX and Windows Operating Systems, Virtual environments
  • Experience with Storage Area Networks, Microsoft services (AD, DHCP, DNS, etc…),
  • Familiar with Citrix solutions, DHCP, DNS, DFS and NTP, High Availability, and tape backup solutions
  • Familiar with network architecture and infrastructure security
  • Backup/restore experience
  • Able to adjust to changing priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to work independently
  • Must be available to work on an on-call basis as scheduled by management
  • Must be available 24x7 to respond to critical incidents or business impacting project deliverables

 

Critical Competencies: 

  • Licence to Lead
    • Identifies Hazards & Controls Risk – Actively manages risks by ensuring that all related control activities are implemented.
  • Think the Business
    • Analysis and Problem solving – Analyses issues and problems to make sound decisions on daily activities.
  • Deliver Results
    • Manages Execution - Ensures that work is completed to achieve the goals efficiently, effectively and according to Group standards
    • Customer Focus – Meets customer needs with reliable responsiveness.
    • Supports Action, Change & Innovation – Demonstrates and fosters a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals.
  • Energize People
    • Communication – Listens and shares information clearly and concisely to maintain an environment in which people communicate honestly and openly.
    • Cultivates Relationships & Networks - Cultivates and maintains positive relationships with others in a friendly and respectful manner.
    • Fosters Teamwork & Collaboration – Fosters collaboration to accomplish the unit goals.
  • Acts as a Role Model
    • Establishes Trust & Confidence - Shows consistency between words and actions, following through on commitments; accepts responsibility for own performance, not undermining others, but acting fairly, truthfully and consistently with Holcim policies.
    • Adapts & Learns - Deals constructively with mistakes and setbacks; accepts feedback, learning from experience; adapts to the situation.

 

Level of Autonomy/Authority:

  • How often is this position given:
  • Supervision: Infrequently
  • Instruction: Infrequently
  • Discretionary authority: Infrequently
  • Authority over others: Seldom

 

Physical Demands: 

  • Amount of time
  • Stand                                                                 30% to 60%
  • Walk                                                                   30% to 60%
  • Sit                                                                       30% to 60%
  • Use hands to finger, handel, or feel Under         30%
  • Reach with hands and arms Under                    30%
  • Climb or balance                                                None
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl                            Under 30%
  • Talk or hear                                                        Over 60%
  • Taste or smell                                                     None

 

Mental Demands: 

  • Amount of Time
  • Concentration & attention:                                             Over 60%
  • Conflict/difficult situations                                              30% - 60%
  • Coordination of others                                                   30% - 60%
  • Decision making                                                            30% - 60%
  • Perform calculations                                                      Under 30%
  • Processing complex verbal & written instructions          30% - 60%
  • Reasoning and analysing                                               30% - 60&
  • Time pressure                                                                30% - 60%
  • Working alone in isolation                                              None

 

Work Environment: 

  • Amount of Time
  • Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)                                                 None
  • Work near moving mechanical parts                                                      Under 30%
  • Exposed to hazards (heights, electricity, chemicals, explosives)           Under 30%
  • Atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, gases, dust, poor ventilation)    Under 30%
  • Outdoor weather conditions                                                                    Under 30%
  • Extreme cold (non weather) for periods of time                                      None
  • Extreme heat (non-weather) for periods of time                                      None

 

We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

 

Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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