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Infrastructure Specialist

Infrastructure Specialist

AvanciersGreater Vancouver Metropolitan Area, Canada
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Location : Vancouver, BCDuration : 12+ month 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. 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