Job Description

For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we'll take you there.

Serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and Geointelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth. Today, we're leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.

We're fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond. And together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

MDA is seeking a System Administrator to join the Polar Epsilon team at Aldergrove. This is a unique opportunity to support the operation of Near Real Time Ship Detection systems receiving data from RSAT-2 and RCM Remote Sensing Satellites. The Operations team oversees the data reception from the satellite, the data processing, and the data product generation in accordance with the operations timelines.

Responsibilities:

As a System Administrator, you will perform and help lead the routine system administration tasks, which include, but are not limited to:

• System Administration and support of Polar Epsilon IT infrastructure including:
  • Software and Hardware support for Windows and Linux systems.
  • Troubleshoot, track and resolve system related problems.
  • Perform regularly scheduled maintenance tasks.
  • Security support - adhere to, and support, IT policies and procedures.
• Perform Domain Administrator duties: User Account Administration, Group Policy Administration, Account Audits.
• Manage and maintain certificates within the system.
• Generate data for operations and maintenance reports.

Requirements (experience/skills):

• IT, Computer Engineer or Bachelors in Science and 5+ years of related support experience in a multi-platform, multi-vendor environment
• Greater than 5-year's system administration with experience as a domain administrator.
• Experience with certificate management (monitoring and deploying).
• Knowledge of IT security and current security best practices.
• Knowledge of VMWare technology is an asset.
• Experience as an Information Systems Security Officer would be an asset.
• Possess excellent problem-solving skills.
• A team oriented approach to solving technical problems.

Comments/Special Considerations:

• Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the SECRET status level, pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).