Intel Server Support (Junior)
- Regina, SK, Canada
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Original job description
Focus Systems is seeking an Intel Server Support (Junior) professional to support a secure, highly available data centre and Windows server environment within the Intelligent Networks and Infrastructure functional area.
If you have hands-on Windows Server configuration and administration experience, a practical approach to infrastructure support, and an interest in building your skills across virtualization and Azure Windows environments, this is an opportunity to contribute to reliable enterprise technology operations.
Key Details
- Location: Regina, Saskatchewan
- Contract: November 30, 2026, to December 31, 2027
- Industry: Utilities and enterprise IT infrastructure
- Work Arrangement: Fully on-site
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Utilization: Full-time, 100% guaranteed utilization
Role Overview
The Intel Server Support (Junior) will support the administration, availability, performance, security, and ongoing maintenance of the Intel-based Windows server and data center environment.
The successful candidate will monitor systems, support incidents and planned maintenance, maintain server configurations and documentation, and coordinate with business units, vendors, and technical teams. This junior role is suited to someone who follows established procedures, escalates appropriately, and shows a consistent commitment to service quality and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and support Intel-based Windows operating systems, server consoles, systems software, management agents, patches, service packs, upgrades, and server images.
- Monitor server CPU, memory, disk, throughput, system alerts, capacity, performance, availability, and configuration.
- Support backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability activities
- Resolve incidents and problems using established procedures and escalation paths.
- Perform preventive maintenance, hardware monitoring, server rebuilds, virus protection, and security administration in line with the policies
- Support physical data center infrastructure, including rack space, power and UPS, cabling, SAN and network connections, ports, cooling, and physical security.
- Coordinate maintenance windows, operational incidents, availability, and service-level performance with business units, vendors, and technical teams
- Maintain server build and configuration records, network diagrams, IP and domain information, contingency plans, and maintenance logs.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports and maintain documented thresholds and triggers.
- Support operational improvements and planned infrastructure upgrades and enhancements.
Mandatory Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with Windows Server configuration and administration
- ITIL Foundation or Service Manager certification
- Demonstrated record of continuous improvement
- Junior-level profile with 0-3 relevant years of experience
- Ability to work fully on-site at the facilities in Regina, Saskatchewan
Required Skills and Experience
- Windows server operating system administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- System monitoring and practical analysis of CPU, memory, disk, throughput, and alerts
- Understanding of patching, upgrades, server images, backup, recovery, and high-availability support
- Ability to follow security, incident, problem, change, and escalation procedures
- Clear technical documentation, reporting, communication, and collaboration skills
- Willingness to support occasional overtime or adjusted working hours when operationally required
Preferred Experience and Assets
- Azure Windows experience
- Experience across multiple virtualization disciplines
- Exposure to VMware, SQL, or systems management tools within a data center environment
- Familiarity with physical data center infrastructure and capacity considerations
Application Deadline
Please complete your initial application by November 02 at 11 PM CST. Only candidates selected to proceed to the next stage will be contacted and invited to complete their application package.
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Responsibilities
Administer and monitor Intel-based Windows servers and data center infrastructure, supporting availability, performance, security, maintenance, backups, recovery, and incident resolution. Maintain configuration records and operational reports, coordinate maintenance and service activities with stakeholders, and contribute to infrastructure improvements.
Requirements
Requires hands-on Windows Server configuration and administration experience, an ITIL Foundation or Service Manager certification, and a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement; the role is intended for a junior candidate with 0–3 relevant years of experience. Candidates must work fully on-site in Regina and be able to follow operational procedures, document technical work, collaborate effectively, and occasionally adjust hours or work overtime.
Skills
- Windows Server Administration
- Server Configuration
- System Monitoring
- Troubleshooting
- Patching and Upgrades
- Backup and Recovery
- High Availability
- Incident Management
- Security Administration
- Data Center Infrastructure
- Capacity and Performance Monitoring
- Technical Documentation
- ITIL
- Virtualization
- Azure Windows
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Categories
- Technology
- Customer Service & Support
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Intel-Based Servers
- Windows Server
- ITIL Foundation
- Service Manager Certification
- Server Administration
- Server Configuration
- Server Consoles
- Systems Software
- Management Agents
- Patching
- Service Packs
- Server Images
- System Monitoring
- Capacity Management
- Performance Monitoring
- Backup and Recovery
- Disaster Recovery
- High Availability
- Incident Management
- Problem Management
- Change Management
- Security Administration
- Data Center Infrastructure
- UPS
- SAN
- Network Connections
- Server Documentation
- Network Diagrams
- IP Addressing
- Virtualization