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The opportunity:

Are you an experienced IT professional with a strong background in Microsoft technologies and enterprise infrastructure? The University of Manitoba - IST is looking for a Microsoft Platform Analyst to support, maintain and enhance the University’s Microsoft-based systems and services. You’ll troubleshoot complex technical issues, administer and maintain enterprise solutions, contribute to the design and implementation of new technologies, and collaborate with IST teams, clients and vendors. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience with Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Exchange, and PowerShell, along with robust problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

The qualifications and experience we’re looking for:

- A Bachelor's degree or college diploma in Computer Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.




- Directly applicable industry certifications are an asset.
- Three years of experience with Microsoft Windows-based products and services (AD), Windows Server operating systems (Windows 2019, 2022, 2025), and enterprise level Microsoft platform-based solutions in higher education or large business environments is required.
- Three years of computing experience in server infrastructure support and systems integration in a large-scale multi-site environment is required.
- Experience with shell scripting languages such as PowerShell is required.
- Experience with product installation and maintenance in a Windows Server environment is required.
- Experience with M365 configuration and administration is required.
- Experience with Exchange configuration and administration is required.
- Experience with Generative AI technology is an asset.
- Experience with VMware ESX / vSphere, vCenter, vMotion and other VMware tools is an asset.
- Experience with email hygiene solutions like Microsoft Advanced Threat Protection is an asset.
- Experience with multifactor authentication technologies such as Azure MFA including use on both desktop (windows, Mac and Linux) and mobile platforms (including iOS and Android) is an asset.
- Experience with application delivery controllers, i.e. F5 is an asset.




- Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure or other public cloud infrastructure platforms is an asset.
- Experience with Vsan is an asset.
- Experience with Project Management methodologies is an asset.
- ITIL foundations is an asset.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Must be self‑motivated and possess excellent problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with users of varying levels of technical expertise is required.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware, software and system problems is required.
- Demonstrated workload organization and prioritization skills are required.
- Demonstrated teamwork/collaboration skills are required.
- Ability to develop strong interpersonal working relationships is required.
- Under the direction of senior Technology Services staff, contributes to the review of requirements/specifications and/or client requests for new solutions or changes to existing solutions.
- Under the direction of senior Technology Services staff, creates estimates of effort for the analysis, design, testing and implementation of solutions within scope of responsibility.
- Under the direction of senior Technology Services staff, analyzes requests, evaluates alternative solutions, and provides recommendations within IST team structure.
- Under the direction of senior Technology Services staff, develops and tests new and/or modified solutions, ensuring they meet the client specifications and performance requirements, and are delivered within effort estimates.
- Creates Test Scripts, Test Plans and maintains logs for new

📌 Microsoft Platform Analyst (Winnipeg)
🏢 University of Manitoba
📍 Winnipeg