Int Windows Systems Administrator to support and maintain the day-to-day operations Windows servers and enterprise class hardware.

Job Type: Contract
Positions to fill: 1
Start Date: Sep 04, 2023
Job End Date: Dec 31, 2025
Pay Rate: Hourly: Negotiable
Job ID: 132286
Location: Calgary, Winnipeg, Victoria, Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa, Montreal, London, Halifax, Edmonton, Regina
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Our valued client is looking for an Int Windows Systems Administrator to support and maintain the day-to-day operations Windows servers and enterprise class hardware.

initial 3-6 month contract, 100% remote

Responsibilities:

Provides third/fourth level support:

  • Conducts problem management with hardware and software suppliers.
  • Supports the users of the office automation applications. Analyzes, troubleshoots and resolves user reported problems.
  • Communicates and assists end-users via telephone or in person on use of computer systems.
  • Monitors network/hardware performance and optimizes accordingly, as it relates to the server environment.
  • Providing all lights on requirements, and verifications in the infrastructure as required

Research, designs, and implements systems:

  • Provides recommendations for hardware, software and new releases.
  • Physically installs server hardware within data centre environments if required (n/a for remote workers)
  • Deploy virtual servers from pre-configured images into production
  • Installs software as required and configures servers accordingly.
  • Adds new users within the Microsoft Active Directory environment, granting rights and access to network files/software.          
  • Identifies potential problems and recommended solutions before they occur.
  • Recommends and implements system enhancements.
  • Tests all changes and updates documentation accordingly.
  • Provides end user support responding professionally to all enquiries
  • Perform scheduled system maintenance and scheduled back-ups.

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of server hardware/software and conducts hardware/software evaluations.

Ensures that regulated environments and documentation meet regulatory compliance standards.

Demonstrates significant experience in designing, implementing and maintaining test plans, test cases & test data to ITIL standards and best practices.


Must have Skills:


  • 3+ years experience with Windows Workstation, Windows based Server up to W2019, MS Office Suite, Exchange, Azure, Veritas Netbackup v9&10, Citrix Xenapps, Vmware 6.5/7.0, Active Directory and associated services required to run an enterprise level environment 
  • 3+ years experience in a third/fourth technical support role including help desk, training, course development and application development; four years of which Windows and working knowledge of Network support.
  • Evaluate multiple technologies and recommend approaches.
  • Assist all IT project teams.

Nice to Have Skills:

  • Completion of the MCSE certification is preferred.