Windows Server Administration

Pacer Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacer Group is seeking a Windows Server Administration contractor for on-site work in Calgary. The role focuses on enterprise Windows Server management, patching, vulnerability remediation, and scripting with PowerShell. The contract runs 6–12 months with a pay rate of CAD 60–65 per hour.

Applicants should be proficient with WSUS/SCCM/MECM, Qualys VMDR, and related tooling, and must document test results, risks, and rollback requirements. This position is onsite in Canada.

Qualifications

• Enterprise Windows Server experience in a production environment.
• Experience with server patching tools such as WSUS, SCCM or MECM.
• Knowledge of vulnerability remediation using Qualys VMDR/Patch Management.
• Proficiency in PowerShell, Windows services, event logs, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to document test results, risks, failures, rollback requirements and PoC findings.

Responsibilities

• Validate pre-patch and post-patch server health and restart behaviour.
• Assess application dependencies and impact of patches.
• Document risks, failures and rollback steps as PoC findings.
• Provide clear handoffs and recommendations to operations teams.

Skills

Windows Server admin

WSUS/SCCM/MECM

Qualys VMDR/PM

PowerShell

Server health checks

Test/rollback docs

Job description

Job Title: Windows Server Administration

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 06-12 Months

Pay Rate: CAD 60-65/hour Incorporated

Domain: BFSI

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strong hands-on experience in Windows Server administration in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with Microsoft server patching tools such as WSUS, SCCM, or MECM.
• Knowledge of Qualys VMDR, Qualys Patch Management, and vulnerability remediation.
• Proficiency in PowerShell, Windows services, event logs, registry settings, and troubleshooting.
• Experience validating pre-patch and post-patch server health, application dependencies, and restart behaviour.
• Ability to document test results, risks, failures, rollback requirements, and PoC findings.

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

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