Server administrator Jobs in Coquitlam, BC

Infrastructure Specialist

Reporting to the Server Team Lead, the Infrastructure Specialist operates, maintains, and supports Windows and Linux servers within a Microsoft Active Directory enterprise environment. The role focuses on ensuring a secure, reliable, and highly available infrastructure to support business requirements while collaborating with other operational teams.

This contract role is based in Vancouver, BC in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures

Server Administration : Administer and support virtualization platforms, storage solutions, server hardware, and software configurations required to sustain enterprise operations.

Active Directory Management : Manage DNS, DHCP, domain controllers, and GPOs in multi-domain and multi-forest environments.

Cloud Integration : Provide basic Azure administration and collaborate on operations for other cloud platforms, such as GCP and AWS.

Automation and Efficiency : Scripting technologies (e.g., PowerShell, Terraform, Bash) to automate repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency.

Automation Platforms : Leverage automation platforms such as Terraform Enterprise, Azure Automation, and Ansible Tower (AWX) to streamline infrastructure deployment and management.

Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis : Use diagnostic tools (e.g., DCDiag, Perfmon, Wireshark) to resolve issues and perform root cause analysis in collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.

Service Management : Manage SLAs and incidents through ITSM platforms like ServiceNow.

Documentation : Develop and maintain technical and user documentation for server operations and configurations.

Security and Compliance : Perform vulnerability scanning and remediation using tools like Tenable, ensuring compliance with applicable data privacy laws and organizational standards.

Monitoring and Reporting : Leverage tools like Splunk to monitor system performance and generate actionable insights.

System Updates : Administer Windows Updates using WSUS or SCCM.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3+ years managing enterprise-level Microsoft Windows Server environments

Key certifications : VMware (VCP), Microsoft (MSCA, MCSE), RedHat (RHCSA, RHCE)

Cloud certifications in Azure, GCP or AWS are considered an asset

CCNA or CCNP are considered an asset

Expertise in VMware ESXi, vCenter, UCS, VSAN, SAN, and NAS

Proficiency in RedHat administration, including RedHat Satellite and Ansible administration via AWX, is key

Knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, including TCP / IP and VLANs

Familiarity with tools and technologies such as :

o Diagnostic tools : DCDiag, Netdiag, Perfmon, Wireshark

o Command line tools : dsquery / mod / add / rm, net, netdom, nltest

Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS

Hands-on experience with CyberArk and other enterprise secret management systems

Experience managing security configurations, including firewalls and domain controller hardening

Working knowledge of monitoring and analytics platforms, such as Splunk

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and collaboration skills

Ability to manage technical priorities effectively

Team-oriented with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement

Knowledge of large geographically distributed virtual environments is preferred

Experience with modern automation frameworks and DevOps principles is valuable

Familiarity with modern container platforms and orchestration tools is preferred