Infrastructure Specialist - Oil & Gas

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of specialized oilfield services based in Calgary is seeking a professional to lead infrastructure projects and optimize cloud technologies. The role involves hands-on support for maintaining hybrid environments, working closely with internal teams to align infrastructure with business goals. Candidates must have strong communication skills and a solid understanding of both traditional and cloud technologies. Competitive pay at $70 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in optimizing and maintaining hybrid environments.
• Develop and execute on a 3-year data center strategy including rationalization and SLA adherence.
• Provide hands-on support for day-to-day issues and participate in an on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute infrastructure projects across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Assist in the transition from legacy systems to modern infrastructure solutions.
• Optimize existing infrastructure to improve performance and cost-efficiency.

Skills

Strong understanding of traditional infrastructure and cloud technologies

Hands-on experience with VMware

Windows Server

Netapp

Aruba networking

Fortinet firewalls

Solid knowledge of Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365 ecosystem

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues independently

Strong documentation and communication skills

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Join a leading provider of specialized oilfield services with headquarters in Calgary, Canada, and operations across North America and Argentina. As one of the largest hydraulic fracturing companies in the world by horsepower, boasting a combined fleet of 1.2 million horsepower. The company delivers a range of well stimulation solutions, these include hydraulic fracturing, coiled tubing, cementing, and other techniques designed to enhance oil and natural gas production.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute infrastructure projects across cloud and on-prem environments
• Assist in the transition from legacy systems to modern, scalable infrastructure solutions
• Optimize existing infrastructure to improve performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency
• Develop and execute on a 3-year data center strategy including rationalization and SLA adherence
• Provide hands-on support for day-to-day issues and participate in an on-call rotation (very low volume, paid at 2x)
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with business goals and cloud adoption plans
• Contribute to the Microsoft 365 and Azure transitions
• Identify gaps, conduct independent discovery, and implement solutions with minimal direction

Skills/Must have:

• Strong understanding of both traditional infrastructure and cloud technologies
• Hands-on experience with VMware, Windows Server, Netapp (if niche/local platform), Aruba networking, and Fortinet firewalls
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 ecosystem
• Experience in optimizing and maintaining hybrid environments
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues independently
• Strong documentation and communication skills

Salary:

• $70 per hour