New Server Analyst

BQ INTERNATIONAL LTD.; Regina; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Server Analyst to design and implement server infrastructure and Microsoft Cloud services in Regina. The candidate must possess at least 5 years of relevant experience, including senior server analytical responsibilities. The position requires expertise in Microsoft and VMware technologies and offers an on-site role with some travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years server analyst experience, 3 years senior level.
• Experience with Microsoft Cloud and VMware vSphere.
• North American job experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and troubleshooting of enterprise server environment.
• Manage disaster recovery for server and infrastructure.
• Interact with users regarding technology issues.

Skills

Microsoft on premise server architecture

Microsoft Cloud (0365, Azure)

VMware vSphere

Server and storage security best practices

Collaboration direction

Integration of on premise and cloud architecture

Job description

SaskEnergy is seeking a resource to design, implement and administer on premise server infrastructure and Microsoft Cloud services utilizing industry and security best practices. The resource MUST have a minimum 5 years of recent and practical server analyst experience with at least 3 years of senior server analyst experience. Experience should incorporate Microsoft Cloud services.

Ideally the resource will have:

Proven proficiency in Microsoft on premise server architecture, design, and implementation

Proven proficiency in Microsoft Cloud (0365, Azure) architecture, design and services.

Proven proficiency in VMware vSphere architecture, design, and implementation

Proven proficiency with server and storage security best practices

Experience in influencing and establishing collaboration direction within an organization

Understanding of enterprise level on premise server and cloud architecture

Understanding of integrations of an on premise environment and the cloud.

North American job experience

Typical activities in this role include:

Leading with the design, implementation, documentation, and troubleshooting of the enterprise server environment.

Helps prepare plans for development and installation of server and storage according to present and future requirements

Provide expert technical support, design, and implementation on Microsoft Server and VMware vSphere environments

Leads the monitoring, performance tunes, troubleshooting and resolution of system problems to ensure system availability

Provides expert technical support with the VMware environment including but not limited to VMware vSphere and VMware Horizon

Manage and maintain server disaster recovery including planning, implementation, maintenance and testing

Leads and manages the configuration, administration, upgrade, and maintenance of corporate and DR servers and related infrastructure as well as the Storage Environment

Interacts with our user base (corporate and field employees) on an as needed basis regarding technology issues and escalations

Provides infrastructure architecture recommendations

Works with server patch management processes and procedures to facilitate deployment

Maintains systems integrity through change control and problem management procedures and communication with internal customers

Accomplishes department objectives by leading staff; organizing and monitoring work process

Follows Standard Operating Procedures when carrying out position responsibilities

Attends and participates in team meetings

Works with the Enterprise and Solution Architecture team and other business leads to establish scalable server and storage solutions.

Act as a representative of Information Systems

The key knowledge areas and skill set required are as outlined in Appendix C – Supplementary Specifications. North American job experience is considered an asset for this proposal. Proponents are encouraged to provide specific and qualitative verbiage of other areas where their expertise can add value to our teams, and make our projects as successful as possible.

The resource is required on site at SaskEnergy Head Office in Regina, Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm and the proposed hourly rate shall be inclusive of all travel and living costs. Occasional travel to support offices across the province will be required. Submitted resources MUST have a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s License or equivalent to be considered.