Server Specialist

David Aplin Recruiting; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Server Specialist in Edmonton. The role involves troubleshooting and maintaining servers, providing data center support, and collaborating with the Security team. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of server experience and strong problem-solving skills. This is a hybrid position with office days Tuesday to Thursday and remote work on Mondays and Fridays.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with servers.
• Experience in cloud and on-premise environments.
• Knowledge of data centers and server support.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain organization's servers and server infrastructure.
• Provide support to the operation of data centers.
• Work closely with the Security team.

Skills

Experience with cybersecurity frameworks

5-7+ years supporting servers

Experience with MS Azure

Strong problem-solving skills

Exceptional customer service orientation

Education

Diploma or degree in information systems

Tools

MCSA/MCSE certification

Red Hat certification

Experience with VMware and HyperV

Experience administering Office 365 applications

Job description

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Our client is looking for a Server Specialist for a hybrid contract until the end of the year. Reporting to the Manager, Server and Desktop, the Server Specialist will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining the organization’s servers and server infrastructure, as well as providing support to the operation of its data centers and infrastructure support applications.

This role will be working closely with the Security team, so experience with Cyber is important. If you are knowledgeable and have 5 years+ working with servers, are exceptionally customer-service oriented, and a strong problem solver, then this may be the opportunity for you!

Education:
A diploma or degree in information systems. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency.

Experience:

• 5-7+ years supportingServers and related infrastructure in cloud and on-premise environments.
• MCSA/MCSE certification are an asset.
• Red Hat and/or other Linux certifications are a bonus.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks, threat detection, and mitigation strategies.
• Experience with MS Azure infrastructure services.
• Experience with VMware and HyperV for bothServerand Desktop Virtualization.
• Experience with design and implementation of disaster recovery with cloud infrastructure.
• Experience migrating on-prem infrastructure to a cloud Hybrid DR environment.
• Experience with various scripting languages with a focus on automation of routine tasks.
• Experience with Microsoft WindowsServer(2016 / 2019/ 2022 / 2025).
• Experience administering various Red Hat and Ubuntu-based Linux Distributions.
• Familiarity with storage and network technologies.
• Experience in administering Office 365 applications like Teams and Exchange Online.
• Knowledge of data centers and associatedserversupport.
• Experience with infrastructure monitoringapplications.
• Experience with automation tools like Azure Automation or Ansible.

Working Conditions:

• Edmonton Based
• Hybrid Model (Monday/Fridays from home, Tue-Thur in the office), with very minimal travel to meet business users at Capital Power facilities or other offices.

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

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