Senior Microsoft System Centre Consultant Job - Greater Toronto Area, ON

Senior Microsoft System Centre Consultant Job
CGI - Greater Toronto Area, ON

Job Order: J0911-0599 - Permanent Full Time
Title: Senior Microsoft System Centre Consultant
Category: Consulting / Business / Functional
City: Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada

Job Description: Senior Microsoft System Centre Consultant

Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Montreal, CGI Group Inc. has evolved into one of the largest independent information technology, business process services and management consulting firms in the world by providing end-to-end IT and business process services to clients worldwide from our major centres in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia. Overall, CGI employs approximately 31,000 professionals in more than 100 offices globally. POSITION SUMMARY

The Microsoft Practice of CGI's GTA division located in Toronto is responsible for providing architecture, technology consulting and support services to CGI's customers.

We have a challenging and rewarding career opportunity for a Senior Microsoft System Center Consultant to assist with developing the practice and leading the delivery of Microsoft Infrastructure solutions across the key technologies such as System Center Configuration Manager, System Center Operations Manager, System Center Data Protection Manager, System Center Service Manager.
Reporting to the Director of Consulting Services you will be primarily responsible for developing and delivering solutions in pre and post-sales capacity.
This unique career opportunity further allows you to utilize your full complement of skills and experience by helping develop the strategy and execution with Microsoft System Center Service Lines. Successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to lead business development efforts through engaging with both the internal and external stakeholders that contributes to the growth of the business.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Designing and deploying System Center Configuration Manager with experience in managing medium to large environment. The candidate should possess the following skills Software Distribution and Packaging, Desktop imagining, Deploying updates with System Center Configuration Manager, and knowledge with System Center Configuration Manager Reporting.
Designing and deploying System Center Operations Manager with experience in tuning and optimizing System Center Operations Manger deployment.
Core Windows Server and Desktop Platform Skills
Good knowledge in Windows Server 2003 and 2008 in addition Active Directory and Scripting language is desired
Some knowledge of System Center Service Manager, System Center Virtual Machine Manager or System Center Data Protection Manager will be considered as an asset.

In addition to the above, candidates must have extensive experience with IT/Networking products, Server and Workstation Deployment strategies, and Security Policy, Practices and Products.

Applicants must also demonstrate:

Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
Experience in project management
Experience in developing solutions in an enterprise IT environment, including networking, infrastructure, etc.

An undergraduate or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related experience is a requirement. Industry certifications in related technologies/products are an asset.
If you have strong sense of professionalism, leadership abilities, customer focus, business acumen and superior experience in client relationship management and are looking for a highly rewarding career in the Microsoft Practice of CGI's GTA division, then we would be very interested in speaking with you.
We offer the opportunity to work with Canada's largest Information Technology Outsourcing and Management Consulting company with a true global presence in a fast-paced and energetic atmosphere where your personal and professional growth is accelerated by your desire and sense of commitment.

The anticipated start date for this position is October 10th 2011, so please refresh your resume, and apply online to CGI Careers to tell us about yourself.

Regrettably, we are unable to interview all applicants. We will contact the best responses for an interview, so please make sure you tell us about yourself and how you would like to contribute to our team. At CGI, we're a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to professionals located in 125 offices worldwide. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients - and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com.

This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

No unsolicited agency referrals please.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Skills

Windows
Active Directory
Microsoft Designation

Reference: 162362
CGI - 13 months ago