Specialist - Intermediate Server Infrastructure

Are you an ambitious and highly motivated specialist with an experience in implementation and management of cloud and on - premise server infrastructure solutions? Are you looking to make the next step in your career? If so, apply below and join Peel Regional Police – one of Canada’s most progressive police services!

As a Specialist – Intermediate Server Infrastructure within our ITS Infrastructure and Data Operations Department, you will be responsible for assisting in the implementation, and management of cloud and on-premise server infrastructure solutions within the organization's information technology (IT) environment. Works closely with senior team members and cross-functional teams, including IT operations, security, and development, to ensure the efficient and effective use of virtualized and cloud-based systems.

• Assist with the implementation and deployment of on-premise Windows, Exchange, Linux Servers and Azure cloud server infrastructure solutions, including configuration, provisioning, and automation of virtual machines and other infrastructure components. Ensures compliance with best practices, security standards, and organizational policies.
• Assists with the day-to-day operations of both on-premise and cloud server infrastructure solutions, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving incidents and problems. This includes assisting in the management of backup and disaster recovery solutions, patching and updating systems, and optimizing performance and resource utilization.
• Support efforts to ensure that server infrastructure solutions are designed and implemented in compliance with security and regulatory requirements. This includes assisting in the implementation of security controls, monitoring for security threats and vulnerabilities, and supporting security audits and assessments.
• Contributes to the creation and maintenance of documentation related to both on-premise and cloud server infrastructure solutions, including system configurations, installation procedures, troubleshooting guides, and best practices.
• Identifies opportunities for improving the performance, availability, and security of server infrastructure solutions, and assist in implementing improvements accordingly. This includes staying up-to-date with the latest operating system and cloud technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• Collaborates with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from various IT disciplines to troubleshoot application and system issues.
• Maintains a high level of technical knowledge of industry trends and products.
• Mentors and provides guidance and oversight to junior staff for deploying and maintaining Windows, Exchange, and/or Linux infrastructure environments.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• A University Degree or College Diploma in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Information Technology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training, education and knowledge.
• One or more certification in the following or equivalent server infrastructure field certification, required:

• Microsoft Certified:
  Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate.
• Microsoft 365 Administrator.

• A minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience in implementing, and maintaining Microsoft Windows & Exchange Servers, including high availability, disaster recovery, security, and automatic failover configurations.
• A minimum of 1 years of working experience with the Windows Servers and associated technologies:

• Microsoft Windows Server 2022/2019 Datacenter and previous editions or Exchange Server 2019/2016 and previous editions.
• Bit Locker…