Windows Server Administrator
- Calgary, AB, Canada
$60 to $65 CAD / hour · Contract
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- Pay
- $60 to $65 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Contract
- Apply by
- Experience
- 6+ years of Strong hands-on Windows Server administration experience in an enterprise environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Title: Windows Server Admin
Location: Calgary, AB
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: CAD 60-65/hour
Domain: Utilities
Application Deadline: Nov. 15th, 2026
Skills:
- 6+ years of Strong hands-on Windows Server administration experience in an enterprise environment.
- Experience with supported enterprise Windows Server versions.
- Previous exposure to Qualys VMDR or Qualys Patch Management.
- Practical experience with Microsoft server patching using tools such as WSUS or Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM).
- Ability to assess patch prerequisites, maintenance windows, restart requirements, service dependencies, and recovery considerations.
- Experience troubleshooting Windows services, event logs, registry settings, network connectivity, and failed patch installations.
- Working knowledge of vulnerability remediation and Windows security configuration changes.
- PowerShell skills for validation, evidence collection, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to produce clear test logs and communicate risks and technical findings.
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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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Responsibilities
Administer enterprise Windows Server environments and support server patching using tools such as WSUS or Microsoft Configuration Manager. Assess patch readiness and risks, troubleshoot failed installations and related system issues, and document validation results and technical findings.
Requirements
Requires 6+ years of hands-on Windows Server administration experience in an enterprise environment and familiarity with supported Windows Server versions. Candidates should have exposure to Qualys VMDR or Qualys Patch Management, practical server patching experience, PowerShell skills, and the ability to assess maintenance and recovery needs, troubleshoot issues, and communicate findings.
Skills
- Windows Server Administration
- Enterprise Windows Server
- Qualys VMDR
- Qualys Patch Management
- WSUS
- SCCM
- MECM
- Server Patching
- Patch Prerequisite Assessment
- Windows Services Troubleshooting
- Event Log Analysis
- Registry Troubleshooting
- Network Connectivity Troubleshooting
- Vulnerability Remediation
- PowerShell
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Categories
- Technology
- Security & Safety
- Energy
Keywords
- Windows Server Administration
- Enterprise Environment
- Supported Windows Server Versions
- Qualys VMDR
- Qualys Patch Management
- Microsoft Server Patching
- WSUS
- SCCM
- MECM
- Patch Prerequisites
- Maintenance Windows
- Restart Requirements
- Service Dependencies
- Recovery Considerations
- Windows Services
- Event Logs
- Registry Settings
- Network Connectivity
- Failed Patch Installations
- Vulnerability Remediation
- Windows Security Configuration
- PowerShell
- Validation
- Evidence Collection
- Troubleshooting
- Test Logs
- Risk Communication
- Utilities
- Calgary