IT Computer System Validation Manager

Your Responsibilities

• Collect user needs and implement technical solutions to address them;
• Continuously analyze current process, technologies and vendors to identify areas of improvement;
• Test, troubleshoot and modify information systems so that they operate effectively;
• Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time;
• Audit IT systems and assess their outcomes;
• Maintain a hybrid cloud/on premise big data storage and compute system; develop new features and improvements to the system based on feedback from users;
• Manage Amazon Web Services (AWS) accounts and resources;
• Design and implement policies and procedures;
• Evaluate technology risks in order to develop a network disaster recovery plan and back up procedures;
• Collaborate with external providers;
• Monitor daily operations, including server hardware, software and operating systems;
• Coordinate installations of equipment, upgrades and maintenance;
• Remain up to date with advances in technology and best practices;
• Procure IT equipment such as personal computers, peripherals and audio-visual equipment;
• Oversee the annual IT budget and ensure cost effectiveness; Track and maintain hardware and software inventory;
• Troubleshoot in the event of website downtime: Monitor server certificates, building network maintenance and content management system issues to identify problem;
• Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems;
• Deploy security patches to address vulnerabilities ;
• Work in close collaboration with the IT Manager to administer the on-premise storage and computer systems.

Your Profile

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in information technology, computer science or in a relevant technical field with extensive software development experience
• Microsoft Systems Administration/System Engineer certification will be an asset
• 5 or more years of software development experience
• 3 or more years of experience with AWS
• Experience working in a professional software development environment
• Experience implementing managed services and enterprise-level technical solutions
• Experience working with common authentication and authorization frameworks, specifically OpenID Connect and OAuth 2.0
• Proficient with Python
• Experience working with or supporting computationally intensive workloads or applications
• Excellent knowledge of technical and data center management, information analysis and data governance
• High sense of responsibility combined with a good teamwork spirit, with the ability to work well within a cutting edge, fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
• Multitasking and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Detail oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in English, French is a plus

Not required but nice to have:

• Proficient with Go
• Experience with hybrid cloud architectures