Server Administrator / SME

Job Title: Server Administrator / SME

Location: Calgary, AB (Downtown)

Work Style: 100% Onsite

Job Type: 6-month contract

Pay Rate: $68 - $74 per hour

Overview

Our client, a leading Canadian-based integrated energy company, is seeking an experienced Server Administrator / Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support and manage enterprise-scale infrastructure across Windows, Azure, and VMware environments.

This role will be responsible for ensuring high availability, performance, and security of critical systems while supporting cloud migration initiatives and driving operational excellence across on-premise and cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Windows Infrastructure Management

Manage, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise Windows Server environments (AD, DNS, DHCP, IIS, GPOs, clustering)

Ensure system performance, scalability, and high availability across infrastructure

Active Directory & Identity Services

Administer Active Directory including user/group management, OU structures, GPOs, and domain controllers

Perform AD health checks, backup/recovery, and security hardening

Azure Cloud & Migration Support

Support Azure IaaS and PaaS services including VMs, storage, networking, and backup solutions

Assist in migration of on-prem workloads using Azure Migrate, ASR, and ARM templates

Collaborate with Cloud Architects on cloud design and optimization

Automation & Scripting

Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate operational tasks

Support Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices

VMware Virtualization

Manage VMware environments including ESXi, vCenter, VM provisioning, HA/DRS, and performance tuning

Perform P2V/V2V migrations and manage snapshots and backups

Monitoring, Security & Compliance

Monitor system health, logs, and performance using enterprise tools

Ensure patching, compliance, and security standards are maintained

Support L2/L3 incident, problem, and change management processes

Collaboration & Support

Work closely with internal teams, SMEs, and cloud architects

Provide technical documentation and contribute to process improvements

Deliver strong customer-facing support and timely issue resolution

Required Qualifications:

6+ years of experience in server administration and infrastructure support

Strong expertise in Windows Server environments (2008 to latest) and Active Directory

Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services (IaaS/PaaS)

Strong experience with VMware (ESXi, vCenter, HA/DRS, migrations)

Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation

Experience implementing high-availability and disaster recovery solutions

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (ARM templates, automation tools)

Experience with Azure migration tools (ASR, Azure Migrate, MAP toolkit)

Exposure to multi-cloud environments

Microsoft Azure certification (e.g., AZ-103 / AZ-104 / 70-533 or equivalent)

Experience with data center migrations (P2V/V2V)

Knowledge of Linux workloads in Azure environments

Key Competencies:

Strong customer-facing and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

High attention to detail with a strong focus on system reliability and security

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across cross-functional teams

Why Join

Opportunity to work with a leading enterprise in the energy sector

Exposure to large-scale hybrid cloud and infrastructure modernization projects

Hands-on role with a mix of on-prem, virtualization, and cloud technologies

Collaborative environment with strong technical leadership and growth opportunities