Server Operations Analyst - HYBRID

Join our Calgary energy client as a Server Operations Analyst on an initial 6-month contract and be at the forefront of managing and enhancing vital server infrastructure.

In this key role, you will monitor, maintain, and support servers to ensure operational efficiency and reliability. Collaborate with skilled IT team to optimize system performance and implement cutting-edge server technologies.

Whether it's performing critical updates, resolving complex issues, or contributing to strategic IT projects, your expertise in server administration will drive success and keep digital operations running smoothly.

If you're passionate about IT infrastructure and ready to take on dynamic challenges, we want to hear from you!

Advantages

• Engage with the latest server technologies and advanced tools in a dynamic IT environment.
• Work alongside experienced IT professionals in a supportive and knowledge-sharing atmosphere.
• Benefit from continuous learning through certifications and training tailored to advance your technical skills.
• Play a crucial part in ensuring the operational integrity and security of the organization's IT infrastructure.
• Enjoy a role that offers on-call support flexibility, recognizing the importance of work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor server performance, capacity utilization, and log data to identify potential issues or anomalies
• Perform regular maintenance tasks such as software updates, security patching, and backups
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software-related problems on physical and virtual servers
• Implement and test server failover, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans
• Collaborate with network, storage, and application teams to ensure end-to-end system health
• Document server configurations, change management processes, and operational procedures
• Maintain server inventory records and asset management information
• Analyze server and system metrics to identify optimization opportunities and make recommendations
• Provide on-call support and after-hours incident response as needed
• Participate in the design and implementation of new server architectures and technologies
• Assist in the development of server-related policies, standards, and best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in server administration, operations, or IT support roles
• In-depth knowledge of server hardware, operating systems (e.g. Windows, Linux), and virtualization technologies
• Proficient in administering and troubleshooting common enterprise server applications and services
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex technical issues
• Experience with cloud operations / Azure support; Experience with system monitoring, automation, and scripting tools (e.g. PowerShell, Bash)
• Understanding of network protocols, storage systems, and IT security best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to document procedures and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Certification in server-related technologies (e.g. Microsoft, VMware, Red Hat) is preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, 24 / 7 IT operations environment

Summary

If you're ready to leverage your expertise in a role that offers both challenges and rewards, we invite you to apply now via this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!

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