On behalf of our client, Affinity is currently seeking an Infrastructure Specialist to join their team on a permanent full time basis. This position is located in Nanaimo, BC so any interested applicants must be willing to relocate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, Design, Install and maintain Windows Active Directory infrastructure including Azure Active Directory, Azure FS, Intune and other Microsoft based platforms both internally and external clients
• Perform various tasks with Microsoft support in relation to our Partner program.
• Maintain certifications and participate in training sessions, forums and seminars as they relate to your role and the company's strategic direction.
• Pre-sales in support of acquiring new business.
• Provide managed services support including patching, asset management & licensing.
• Provide end-user support for any technical questions, resolution, and support for all operating systems
• Support internal network & VPN using Cisco routers and switches & Sophos hardware.
• Contribute to the Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning including backups, failover, high availability infrastructure and hybrid public and private cloud
• Coordinate, prioritize, and facilitate Service desk requests following published SLA’s/SLO’s
• The ability to work outside normal business hours in support of upgrades and changes

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of experience in a Windows Server role or equivalent.
• Post-secondary education in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science
• Strong knowledge of Windows Active Directory
• MCSA/MCSE certifications.
• Experience with configuring and support of Microsoft Azure and Office 365 including an Exchange tenant
• Experience with PowerShell
• Experience in architecting and creating cloud infrastructure-as-a-service solutions
• Experience with SQL Server
• Hands-on experience with deploying virtualized solutions (HyperV), vmWare
• Experience using and configuring SCCM, Intune, Autopilot
• Firewall experience with products such as Sophos & Cisco
• BDR & BCP experience & best practices
• Experience working in consulting environments and managing multiple deadlines and client interaction
• Experience with Veeam or Datto software
• Knowledge of industry best practices regarding information security
• A strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound organizational and time management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making ability
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Any or all of MCSA/MCSE, Network+, CCNA certifications
• Valid BC Driver’s License

About Affinity:
Affinity is a full service Information Technology agency that takes a unique approach to recruiting. We believe recruiting is about creating long-term relationships that foster a mutually beneficial partnership - an affinity. Bringing a new style of recruiting founded on four core principles – Transparency – Flexibility – Efficiency – Agility.
 
For more information on Affinity Staffing, please visit.
www.affinity-group.ca