Senior IT Analyst

PKF Antares

Calgary

On-site

CAD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

PKF Antares in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Senior IT Analyst to deliver Tier III consulting and technical leadership across diverse client environments. You will own solutions end-to-end, engage with client leadership, and mentor junior staff.

The role emphasizes Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure, Intune, and Microsoft 365 administration, with strong automation, security, and documentation expectations. In-person work in Calgary is required.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience managing Windows Server environments.
Experience deploying and maintaining server infrastructure in physical and virtual environments.
Strong PowerShell automation and scripting skills.
Experience with Azure design and administration.
Excellent communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ideal candidate to lead in complex, multi-tenant environments.

Responsibilities

Provide Tier III escalation support and technical leadership to the service desk and infrastructure teams
Deploy, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server environments
Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, IIS, and supporting infrastructure services
Manage Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access Policies, identity governance, and Azure integrations
Administer Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, mobile device management, and application deployments across Windows and iOS devices
Support Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and related technologies
Coordinate server deployments, upgrades, migrations, patching, and lifecycle management
Assist with application packaging, deployment, and ongoing application administration
Develop and maintain automation solutions using PowerShell and related tools
Identify, assess, and remediate security risks while helping enforce operational and security standards
Document procedures, standards, and technical solutions
Mentor junior and intermediate team members, helping develop technical skills, troubleshooting methodologies, and decision-making processes
Work directly with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders to support operational and project requirements
Participate in infrastructure projects involving Microsoft cloud, server, virtualization, and networking technologies
Assist with networking and telecommunications support when required, including troubleshooting and design discussions

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

DNS/DHCP

IIS

Hyper-V

PowerShell automation

Microsoft 365 administration

Azure administration

Entra ID administration

Conditional Access

Intune administration

SharePoint Online

Endpoint management

Documentation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Kaseya One

Autotask

Datto

Huntress

Job description

Kaseya One (Autotask, Datto, Huntress)

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Analyst to deliver Tier III consulting and technical leadership across diverse client environments. This role is designed for a seasoned MSP professional who can own solutions end-to-end and engage directly with client leadership.

What You'll Do

Provide Tier III escalation support and technical leadership to the service desk and infrastructure teams
Deploy, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server environments
Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, IIS, and supporting infrastructure services
Manage Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access Policies, identity governance, and Azure integrations
Administer Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, mobile device management, and application deployments across Windows and iOS devices
Support Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and related technologies
Coordinate server deployments, upgrades, migrations, patching, and lifecycle management
Assist with application packaging, deployment, and ongoing application administration
Develop and maintain automation solutions using PowerShell and related tools
Identify, assess, and remediate security risks while helping enforce operational and security standards
Document procedures, standards, and technical solutions
Mentor junior and intermediate team members, helping develop technical skills, troubleshooting methodologies, and decision-making processes
Work directly with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders to support operational and project requirements
Participate in infrastructure projects involving Microsoft cloud, server, virtualization, and networking technologies
Assist with networking and telecommunications support when required, including troubleshooting and design discussions

Required Skills & Experience

Systems Administration

5+ years of experience managing Windows Server environments

Strong Experience With

Windows Server
Active Directory
Group Policy
DNS and DHCP
IIS
Hyper-V
Experience deploying and maintaining server infrastructure in physical and virtual environments
Strong PowerShell automation and scripting skills
Microsoft Cloud & Endpoint Management
Microsoft Entra ID administration
Conditional Access Policy design and management
Azure administration and infrastructure fundamentals
Microsoft Intune administration
Windows Autopilot
Application deployment and lifecycle management for Windows and iOS devices
SharePoint Online administration
Microsoft 365 administration

Security

Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and security frameworks
Identity and access management
Endpoint securityVulnerability remediation and patch management
Security monitoring and incident response fundamentals

Leadership & Communication

Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to act as a senior escalation resource
Experience mentoring and developing technical staff
Ability to establish and enforce operational standards, documentation, and best practices
High level of accountability, organization, and professionalism

What You Bring

5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure (MSP or consulting experience strongly preferred)
Strong hands-on experience with Azure design and administration
Proven ability to lead in complex, multi-tenant environments
Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
High level of autonomy, accountability, and professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and advanced professional experience)

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a senior infrastructure professional who can serve as a technical partner to IT leadership. This role will own server administration, identity management, endpoint management, automation, application deployment, and infrastructure standards, while helping guide and develop junior team members.

The ideal candidate is comfortable operating independently and helping develop the skills and decision-making abilities of junior team members. Although this role primarily focuses on Microsoft infrastructure, servers, identity, and endpoint management, familiarity with networking, telecommunications, SCADA systems, or radio networks would be beneficial. This knowledge is not required but would be valuable in supporting operational discussions and providing additional technical coverage across the team.

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