Systems Analyst

Build a rock-solid future with BURNCO!!!

BURNCO is a fourth-generation family-owned aggregate construction materials company with over 70+ locations in Canada & the USA and growing. We've been supporting family values and building for the next generation for over a hundred years, and we need you to help make the next hundred years even better.

 BURNCO has an incredible opportunity for a Systems Analyst to be based out of one of our regional offices in Irving, Texas. As a Systems Analyst, you will play a crucial role within our Systems Infrastructure team and reporting up to the System Lead, Operations. You will be responsible for maintaining, configuring, and ensuring the reliable operation of our IT server and domain infrastructure across various locations, data centers and cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS.

This includes troubleshooting, supporting storage, backup/recovery, hardware and OS patching, as well as monitoring system technologies. Additionally, you will actively participate in initiatives aimed at continuously improving our IT capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our organization. This position not only offers tremendous career growth potential but also provides an exciting and positive work environment where you can make a significant impact shaping BURNCO's IT future.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Operational Support:

• Build, deliver, and maintain data protection operations, including backup, replication, and monitoring for both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Manage application updates, packaging, and deployment processes.
• Conduct server management activities, including installation, monitoring, and patching.
• Maintain core infrastructure components such as file servers, print, RDS, NPS, DHCP, Exchange servers.
• Ensure server room maintenance, including power, network, and environmental systems.
• Maintaining virtualization requirements, migration and upgrades.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting Server, storage disks hardware upgrade and architectural configuration.
• Create and manage group policies, AD accounts, groups, role based access policies.
• Perform server upgrades and implement infrastructure and configuration as code methodologies.
• Manage data storage, file shares, and permissions for users and machines.
• Additional tasks as directed.

Project Delivery:

• Contribute to cloud migration projects, including analyzing functional requirements, determining technical requirements, participating in architecture and design activities, developing migration artifacts, and executing migration processes.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines and deliverables on time.
• Identify and proactively address potential bottlenecks or obstacles, ensuring smooth project completion and IT operational acceptance.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders and provide mitigation strategies.

Quality:

• Maintain the quality and reliability of our IT server and domain infrastructure through regular monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Develop and execute test plans to verify system functionality and performance.
• Collaborate with security specialists to design, implement, and test security controls aligned with best practices.
• Continuously evaluate and improve system performance, availability and efficiency.
• Document system configurations, processes and procedures to ensure operational continuity and knowledge transfer.
• Participate in incident and problem management activities, including post-mortem incident analysis and root cause analysis.

WHAT WE WOULD LIKE FROM YOU

Experience and Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Minimum 8+ years of overall work experience, with 5+ years in similar role supporting mid-to-large infrastructure environments.
• Proficiency in cloud provider services, particularly MS Azure and AWS.
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code approaches and automation tools.
• Experience in Identity management, virtualization platforms, and operating systems.
• Understanding of database technologies, caching mechanisms, and identify/access management concepts.
• Proficiency in monitoring tools, cloud networking, and cloud security practices.
• Experience in analyzing cloud spending and optimizing resources.
• Familiarity with implementing resilience strategies and backup/recovery tools.
• Ability to work with architecture tools and associated artifacts.  

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for addressing complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with industry tends and technologies.
• Ability to inspire others through impactful communication and adapt to different audiences.
• Demonstrated good judgement in decision-making and ability to make timely and difficult decisions.
• Effective under pressure and adaptable to change.
• Willingness to share expertise, mentor others, and contribute to a collaborative work environment. 

Travel

• Valid passport for occasional travel to Canadian data centers and other BURNCO locations.  

COMPETITIVE SALARIES.....Worth it!

PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES.....Rock it!

GREAT BENEFITS.....You bet!

CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.....Absolutely!

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.....Always!