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 solid 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 Strong 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. Strong communication and documentation skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Server & Active Directory Administrator (Calgary)
🏢 Realign
📍 Calgary