Job Title:

Server & Active Directory Administrator Work Model:

Onsite Job Type:

Full Time (FTE) Job Description

We are seeking an experienced

Server & Active Directory Administrator

to manage and support critical hybrid infrastructure environments. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in

Azure IaaS, Windows Server, VMware, Nutanix, Active Directory, GPO, DNS, and DHCP , along with excellent troubleshooting and ITSM experience. Key Responsibilities

Administer and support

Azure IaaS

environments, including virtual machines, networking, storage, backup, and high-availability services. Manage

Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022

environments, including installation, patching, performance tuning, security hardening, and troubleshooting. Administer

Active Directory , Group Policy (GPO), DNS, DHCP, and authentication services across hybrid environments. Manage VMware

vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter

environments, including VM provisioning, lifecycle management, upgrades, and performance optimization. Support

Nutanix AHV/AOS

environments, including cluster management, capacity planning, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Monitor infrastructure health, performance, capacity, availability, and security. Perform advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for server, virtualization, and directory-related issues. Manage incidents and changes using

ITSM tools

while following established operational and change-management processes. Develop and use

PowerShell scripts





to automate administrative and operational tasks. Ensure infrastructure services remain secure, reliable, and highly available. Work independently in a production-critical onsite environment and participate in

on-call support

as required. Support data center operations and contribute to infrastructure improvements and operational best practices. Required Skills

Robust hands-on experience with

Azure IaaS

administration. Strong Windows Server administration experience with

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 . Deep knowledge of

Active Directory, GPO, DNS, and DHCP . Hands-on experience with

VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter . Experience with

Nutanix AHV/AOS . Strong understanding of virtualization, VM lifecycle management, cluster administration, capacity planning, and performance optimization. Working knowledge of

PowerShell scripting and automation . Experience with incident and change management using

ITSM tools . Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills. Ability to work independently in a production-critical environment. Willingness to participate in

on-call support

responsibilities. Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting

hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure . Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions. Strong understanding of infrastructure security and server hardening. Experience working in enterprise data center environments. Solid communication and documentation skills.

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📌 Server & Active Directory Administrator (Winnipeg)
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📍 Winnipeg