On behalf of an esteemed government organization, we are conducting this confidential search for a Full- Time position in the Peel Region of Greater Toronto Area.

Job Title : Senior Server Infrastructure Specialist

Job Type : Full Time / Contract

Job Location : Mississauga

Responsibilities :

Assists with design of server infrastructure solutions, including, but not limited to, Windows,

Exchange, Linux, Azure, and / or other cloud technologies to meet the organization’s

requirements for performance, scalability, security, and availability.

Leads the implementation and deployment of server infrastructure solutions, including

configuration, provisioning, and automation of virtual machines, containers, storage, networking,

and other infrastructure components. Ensure compliance with best practices, security

standards, and organizational policies.

Monitors, analyzes, and optimizes the performance, utilization, and capacity of server

infrastructure components. Identifies and resolves performance and scalability issues, and

proactively recommends improvements to enhance the performance and efficiency of the

infrastructure.

Collaborates with security teams to ensure the server infrastructure is secure and compliant with

organizational and industry standards. Implements security controls, encryption, and access

controls to protect data and prevent unauthorized access.

Assumes responsibility for Capacity, Availability and / or Lifecycle planning of Server

Infrastructure.

Provides Level 3 technical expertise and troubleshooting support for server infrastructure

incidents and problems. Investigates and diagnoses issues, proposes and implements

solutions, and documents resolutions.

Creates and maintains documentation, including As-Built documents, configuration guides,

standard operating procedures (SOPs), and knowledge base articles. Shares knowledge and

provides knowledge transfer training to intermediate and junior staff members to enhance their

understanding of deployed server infrastructure technologies.

Collaborates with subject matter experts (SMEs) from various IT disciplines to form

comprehensive solutions to meet or exceed design criteria specified by diverse business units.

Creates, maintains, and validates appropriate disaster avoidance and recovery plans in

conjunction with other IT teams.

Creates and reconciles procurement documents for goods / services in support of the server

infrastructure, including budgeting / forecasting analysis.

Maintains a high level of technical knowledge of industry trends and products.

Required Skills :

A university degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a

related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

One or more certifications in the following, or an equivalent field, is required :

o Azure Solutions Architect Expert

o Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate

o Equivalent certification

A minimum of five (5) years of direct experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining

Microsoft Windows Servers, including high availability, disaster recovery, security, and automatic

failover configurations.

Domain Controller (DC), Active Directory (AD), GPO, Kerberos, NTLM, Distributed File

System (DFS), Domain Name System (DNS), DHCP & RADIUS, etc.

Windows patching using SCCM or a similar tool

Automation of OS deployment using Resolve or other similar tools

Troubleshooting and monitoring of Windows, Exchange and Linux servers using SCOM

or SolarWinds or a similar toolervers

A minimum of 3 years of working experience with the following systems, tools and / or

technologies :

o Linux Operating Systems Administration and Management

o Application Load Balancers, such as F5 Big-IP and / or F5 NGINX Plus

o Networking, storage, and security concepts related to servers

Knowledge of different Storage types (like SAN, iSCSI, NFS, HCI, Object Storage) and working

knowledge of using them in Datacenter and Cloud for Server infrastructure.

Familiarity with containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Compensation :

Attractive compensation that is reviewed every six months plus full benefits and defined pension plan amongst other attractive compensation package are offered with this role.

Recruiters and agencies please do not inquire.

If you feel you are fit for the role or have someone in your circle with the relevant experience then please apply via or share your profiles with us at [email protected]