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Server & Active Directory Administrator

  • Calgary, AB
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 18, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Senior · 5+ years
Apply by
Mar 10, 2027
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Director
Application method
Direct apply is available

Job summary

The role is responsible for administering Azure IaaS environments and Windows Server infrastructure, including patching and security hardening. It also involves managing virtualization platforms like VMware and Nutanix, as well as core directory services such as Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.

Job details

Server Active Directory Administrator The candidate must have strong hands on experience administering Azure IaaS environments, Windows Server (201620192022), VMware vSphereESXi, Nutanix Management, Data Center Operations and Active Directory including GPOs, DNS, and DHCP. The engineer should be proficient in incident and change management using ITSM tools, possess strong troubleshooting skills, and have working knowledge of PowerShell scripting. Ability to work independently in an onsite, production critical environment with on call support responsibilities is essential. Responsible for administering and supporting Azure IaaS environments, including virtual machines, networking, storage, backup, and high availability services. The role also requires strong hands-on expertise in Windows Server (201620192022) administration, covering installation, patching, performance tuning, security hardening, and advanced troubleshooting. The engineer must have deep experience in virtualization platforms, including VMware vSphereESXivCenter and Nutanix AHVAOS, to manage VM provisioning, lifecycle operations, cluster management, upgrades, capacity planning, and performance optimization. In addition, the role encompasses management of core infrastructure services such as Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), DNS, DHCP, and authentication services, ensuring secure and reliable directory and identity operations across hybrid environments."

What you’ll do

The role is responsible for administering Azure IaaS environments and Windows Server infrastructure, including patching and security hardening. It also involves managing virtualization platforms like VMware and Nutanix, as well as core directory services such as Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.

Requirements

Candidates must have strong hands-on experience with Azure, Windows Server (2016-2022), and virtualization technologies. Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and ITSM tools for incident and change management is required.

Listed skills

  • Change Management · Preferred
  • Incident Management · Preferred
  • DHCP · Preferred
  • Active Directory · Preferred
  • DNS · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Azure IaaS
  • Windows Server
  • VMware vSphere
  • Nutanix
  • Active Directory
  • GPO
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • PowerShell
  • ITSM
  • Incident Management
  • Change Management
  • Virtualization
  • Data Center Operations
  • Performance Tuning
  • Security Hardening

Job areas

  • Technology
  • Consulting
  • Engineering

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