Senior Information Technology Support Specialist

Surerus Murphy Joint Venture; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Calgary is seeking a Senior Information Technology Support Specialist. This role involves providing technical support for operating systems and network protocols, with responsibilities including system maintenance and incident management. The ideal candidate has a diploma in IT, at least 8 years of experience, and strong customer service skills. This office-based position requires travel to project sites within Alberta and British Columbia.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in IT operations and infrastructure deployment.
• Experience administering systems support for remote sites.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on operating systems and network protocols.
• Assist with incidents and service requests.
• Install and configure computers on data networks.
• Ensure ongoing maintenance and monitor system quality assurance.

Skills

Technical support

Network protocols

Operating systems

Microsoft Enterprise solutions

PowerShell

Cloud solutions

Customer service

Education

Diploma or degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Dell/Cisco Meraki

VMWare

Microsoft Azure

AWS

Microsoft Active Directory

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Senior Information Technology Support Specialist Surerus Murphy Joint Venture • Calgary, AB, CA

Role

Our downtown Calgary head office is searching for a temporary, customer service driven, Senior Information Technology Support Specialist to join our team. In this role, you are responsible for providing technical support on operating systems, network protocols and specific application packages in response to end‑user requests. You will assist with incidents, problems, changes, releases, configurations, assets, and service requests for both our corporate office and project sites. This position requires travel (10%–15%) to project sites to mobilize, support, and demobilize projects throughout Alberta and British Columbia.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively use and support various products within a single information technology resource or enabling technology.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to modify processes or utilize new technologies to improve best practices and maximize utilization of recommended products.
• Assist in the support of administrative computer‑based applications.
• Provide troubleshooting and optimization for technical problems related to product applications, installation, and configuration.
• Develop and implement technical solutions under general supervision.
• Apply knowledge and experience in the planning, solution development and implementation of distributed computing service or client‑server services and/or wireless services.
• Install and configure computers and peripherals on data networks.
• Test fixes to ensure problems have been adequately resolved.
• Ensure ongoing maintenance and monitor system quality assurance.
• Manage troubleshooting and trouble ticket escalation.
• Field incoming help requests from end users and document user issues and related resolutions.
• Access software updates, drivers, knowledge bases, and frequently asked questions resources to aid in problem resolution.
• Install, test, and configure necessary firmware and software updates on core infrastructure systems.
• Assist with support of cellular devices as per the Company’s Technology Standards Policy.
• Provide VOIP phone systems and videoconferencing support.

Note: In addition to these duties, personnel are required to carry out any other duties that may be reasonably required to support the objectives of the company.

Position Requirements

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field with a minimum of 8 years’ experience in IT operations and infrastructure deployment.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Experience

• Experience administering systems support for remote sites.
• Experience in IT infrastructure fundamentals including storage, server, networking, virtualization, cloud, and cyber security.
• Experience in other cloud solutions such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Experience with Dell/Cisco Meraki network hardware, Microsoft Active Directory, VMWare, Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business, PowerShell, SharePoint, and Microsoft server environments.
• In‑depth hands‑on experience with Microsoft Enterprise solutions including on‑premises and cloud‑hosted server environments, and Office 365 administration.

Skills and Knowledge

• Intermediate technical knowledge of major operating systems and experience with Microsoft networking and operating environments.
• Intermediate knowledge of configuring and maintaining network infrastructure solutions (such as advanced routing protocols, VPN, firewall configurations).
• Working knowledge of PowerShell to create scripts that drive efficiencies across the IT team.
• Advanced understanding of operating systems, business applications, printing systems, and network systems.
• Ability to multi‑task and adapt to changes quickly.
• Detail oriented, analytical, organized with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong desire to learn.
• Ability to present ideas in user‑friendly language with a strong customer service orientation.
• Strong hardware skills in building, diagnosing, upgrading enterprise server and network hardware.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Working knowledge of wired and wireless networking/SAN solutions, local and remote backup technologies.

Working Conditions

This position is office based and works at our Calgary corporate office. Travel to project sites is required.