Server Specialist (Intermediate / Senior, contract)

Insight Public Sector; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Public Sector is seeking a skilled Server Specialist for a 3+ month contract in Edmonton. This role involves supporting hybrid cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity management, and automating tasks with scripting. Ideal candidates have 5-7+ years of experience and relevant certifications in server management and supporting technologies.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience supporting servers and infrastructure.
• MCSA/MCSE certification is an asset.
• Experience with MS Azure and virtualization technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain servers in cloud and on-premise environments.
• Implement cybersecurity frameworks and disaster recovery solutions.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting languages.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Scripting

Education

Diploma or degree in information systems

Tools

Azure Automation

Ansible

Microsoft Windows Server

Red Hat Linux

Ubuntu Linux

VMware

Hyper-V

Office 365

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Requisition Number: 100634

Server Specialist (Intermediate / Senior, contract)

Location: Edmonton, Alberta (hybrid)

Duration: 3+ months, with chance of multiple extensions

About Insight

Insight Enterprise Inc serves clients in 190 countries, and in Canada, our robust Staffing department specializes in placing top-notch talent in sought-after roles across the nation.

Description

Our enterprise client is seeking a highly skilled Server Specialist for a 3+ month contract employment opportunity. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting servers and related infrastructure in both cloud and on-premise environments. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain servers and related infrastructure in cloud and on-premise environments.
• Implement and manage cybersecurity frameworks, threat detection, and mitigation strategies.
• Design and implement disaster recovery solutions with cloud infrastructure.
• Migrate on-prem infrastructure to a cloud hybrid DR environment.
• Automate routine tasks using various scripting languages.
• Administer Microsoft Windows Server (2016 / 2019 / 2022 / 2025).
• Administer various Red Hat and Ubuntu-based Linux distributions.
• Manage storage and network technologies.
• Administer Office 365 applications like Teams and Exchange Online.
• Monitor infrastructure using various applications.
• Utilize automation tools like Azure Automation or Ansible.
  
  

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in information systems. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency.
• 5-7+ years of experience supporting servers and related infrastructure.
• MCSA/MCSE certification is an asset.
• Red Hat and/or other Linux certifications are an asset.
• Experience with MS Azure infrastructure services.
• Experience with VMware and Hyper-V for both server and desktop virtualization.
• Knowledge of data centers and associated server support.
  
  

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume detailing all relevant experience and certifications. We thank you for your interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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