Infrastructure Specialist

at  TekisHub Consulting Services

Job title: Job title: Windows and Linux servers/Infrastructure Specialist
Job location: Vancouver, BC in a hybrid
Job type: Contract
Infrastructure Specialist
Reporting to the Server Team Lead, the Infrastructure Specialist operates, maintains, and supports Windows and Linux servers within a Microsoft Active Directory enterprise environment. The role focuses on ensuring a secure, reliable, and highly available infrastructure to support business requirements while collaborating with other operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Server Administration: Administer and support virtualization platforms, storage solutions, server hardware, and software configurations required to sustain enterprise operations.
• Active Directory Management: Manage DNS, DHCP, domain controllers, and GPOs in multi-domain and multi-forest environments.
• Cloud Integration: Provide basic Azure administration and collaborate on operations for other cloud platforms, such as GCP and AWS.
• Automation and Efficiency: Scripting technologies (e.g., PowerShell, Terraform, Bash) to automate repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency.
• Automation Platforms: Leverage automation platforms such as Terraform Enterprise, Azure Automation, and Ansible Tower (AWX) to streamline infrastructure deployment and management.
• Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis: Use diagnostic tools (e.g., DCDiag, Perfmon, Wireshark) to resolve issues and perform root cause analysis in collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.
• Service Management: Manage SLAs and incidents through ITSM platforms like ServiceNow.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain technical and user documentation for server operations and configurations.
• Security and Compliance: Perform vulnerability scanning and remediation using tools like Tenable, ensuring compliance with applicable data privacy laws and organizational standards.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Leverage tools like Splunk to monitor system performance and generate actionable insights.
• System Updates: Administer Windows Updates using WSUS or SCCM.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years managing enterprise-level Microsoft Windows Server environments
• Key certifications: VMware (VCP), Microsoft (MSCA, MCSE), RedHat (RHCSA, RHCE)
• Cloud certifications in Azure, GCP or AWS are considered an asset
• CCNA or CCNP are considered an asset
• Expertise in VMware ESXi, vCenter, UCS, VSAN, SAN, and NAS
• Proficiency in RedHat administration, including RedHat Satellite and Ansible administration via AWX, is key
• Knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP and VLANs
• Familiarity with tools and technologies such as:
• o Diagnostic tools: DCDiag, Netdiag, Perfmon, Wireshark
• o Command line tools: dsquery/mod/add/rm, net, netdom, nltest
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS
• Hands-on experience with CyberArk and other enterprise secret management systems
• Experience managing security configurations, including firewalls and domain controller hardening
• Working knowledge of monitoring and analytics platforms, such as Splunk
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage technical priorities effectively
• Team-oriented with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of large geographically distributed virtual environments is preferred
• Experience with modern automation frameworks and DevOps principles is valuable
• Familiarity with modern container platforms and orchestration tools is preferred

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $60.00-$65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In perso

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Server Administration: Administer and support virtualization platforms, storage solutions, server hardware, and software configurations required to sustain enterprise operations.
• Active Directory Management: Manage DNS, DHCP, domain controllers, and GPOs in multi-domain and multi-forest environments.
• Cloud Integration: Provide basic Azure administration and collaborate on operations for other cloud platforms, such as GCP and AWS.
• Automation and Efficiency: Scripting technologies (e.g., PowerShell, Terraform, Bash) to automate repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency.
• Automation Platforms: Leverage automation platforms such as Terraform Enterprise, Azure Automation, and Ansible Tower (AWX) to streamline infrastructure deployment and management.
• Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis: Use diagnostic tools (e.g., DCDiag, Perfmon, Wireshark) to resolve issues and perform root cause analysis in collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.
• Service Management: Manage SLAs and incidents through ITSM platforms like ServiceNow.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain technical and user documentation for server operations and configurations.
• Security and Compliance: Perform vulnerability scanning and remediation using tools like Tenable, ensuring compliance with applicable data privacy laws and organizational standards.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Leverage tools like Splunk to monitor system performance and generate actionable insights.
• System Updates: Administer Windows Updates using WSUS or SCCM