Server Specialist

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CA$45.00/hr - CA$45.00/hr

Job Title: Server Specialist (Intermediate–Senior)

Location: Edmonton, AB (Hybrid – Tues–Thurs in office, Mon & Fri remote)

Duration: 3 Months (Strong possibility of extension)

Rate: $45/hr T4 or $52/hr Inc.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Server Specialist (Intermediate–Senior) to join our IT Infrastructure team in a hybrid role based in Edmonton. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and enhancing our server and cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and efficiency across enterprise-level environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, maintain, and support servers in both cloud (Azure) and on-premises environments.
• Administer Microsoft Windows Server (2016/2019/2022/2025) and various Red Hat/Ubuntu Linux distributions.
• Support server virtualization using VMware and Hyper-V for both server and desktop deployments.
• Design, implement, and manage disaster recovery solutions leveraging hybrid cloud infrastructure.
• Lead infrastructure migration projects from on-premises to hybrid cloud DR environments.
• Utilize scripting languages to automate routine tasks and enhance operational efficiency.
• Manage and monitor Office 365 services, including Teams and Exchange Online.
• Maintain cybersecurity best practices, applying frameworks, threat detection, and mitigation strategies.
• Work with storage and network technologies to ensure optimal infrastructure performance.
• Monitor infrastructure health using enterprise monitoring tools and automation platforms like Azure Automation or Ansible.
• Collaborate with internal teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in enterprise environments.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in Information Systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–7+ years of experience supporting enterprise-level servers and related infrastructure in hybrid cloud/on-prem environments.
• MCSA/MCSE certifications are an asset.
• Red Hat or other Linux certifications are an asset.
• Proven experience in large-scale enterprise environments (experience with small business environments only will not be considered).

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Windows Server (2016–2025) administration
• Office 365 (Teams, Exchange Online)
• Disaster recovery planning and hybrid cloud implementation
• Scripting and automation (Azure Automation, Ansible, etc.)
• Cybersecurity frameworks, threat detection, and mitigation
• Storage and network technology familiarity
• Infrastructure monitoring tools

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work model: Tue–Thur in office, Mon & Fri remote.
• Must be based in Edmonton, AB.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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