Infrastructure, Server & Migration Specialist

Reporting to the Director of Technology.  An integral part of the ALMAG Aluminium Information Technology Department the Infrastructure, Server & Migration Specialist is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the organization's server and infrastructure environments while leading technical aspects of system modernization, cloud adoption, and data/application migrations.  This role ensures stable day-to-day operations across infrastructure platforms and plays a key role in implementing future-state technology solutions that support business growth and operational efficiency.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Infrastructure, Server and Migration Specialist are detailed below, but not limited to the following:

Infrastructure & Server Management

• Administer and maintain physical and virtual server environments
• Monitor system performance, capacity, and availability
• Manage Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP
• Maintain storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions
• Support Microsoft 365 and cloud-connected infrastructure services
• Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades and lifecycle management
• Additional duties as required to support the business

Cloud & Hybrid Environment Support

• Support Azure cloud services and hybrid infrastructure environments
• Manage virtual machines, storage, networking, and identity services
• Assist with cloud migration planning and implementation
• Monitor and optimize cloud resource utilization and costs

Migration & Systems Modernization

• Lead technical planning and execution of server, application, and data migrations
• Develop migration strategies, cutover plans, and rollback procedures
• Coordinate migrations from legacy systems to modern platforms
• Participate in validation of migrated data and systems to ensure business continuity
• Support ERP, application, and infrastructure modernization initiatives

Security & Compliance

• Implement infrastructure security best practices
• Manage access controls and privileged accounts
• Support vulnerability remediation and patch management
• Ensure backup, recovery, and business continuity processes are in place and maintained

Operational Support

• Provide support for infrastructure issues
• Maintain technical documentation and system architecture diagrams
• Collaborate with internal IT staff, vendors, and project teams
• Participate in after-hours maintenance and planned upgrades when required
• Follow all established processes, guidelines and procedures.
• Create and maintain support documentation.
• Assist with any projects assigned.
• Provide after-hours support as required.
• Additional duties as required to support the business

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Minimum 7 years of IT infrastructure and server administration experience
• Minimum 7 years of experience managing
• Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
• Expert in Azure Active Directory, Entra ID, VMs, storage, networking and App Services
• Experience with SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, RBAC and advanced security policies
• Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, or other virtualization technologies
• Experience with business continuity and backup disaster recovery technologies
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals
• Experience supporting manufacturing production environments is an asset

Technical Skills/Competence

• Must be familiar with Active Directory, VOIP Phone systems, label printers, and barcode scanners
• Experience leading infrastructure, cloud, and ERP migrations
• Microsoft Azure administration experience
• Experience with Microsoft 365 administration
• Experience with PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform, or other automation tools
• Experience supporting a cloud transformation initiative
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
• Ability to learn and train on a variety of software
• Excellent communication, customer service, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team
• Excellent understanding of IT service management
• Excellent understanding of change and release management procedures
• Ability to analyse, evaluate, and define needs, as well as create and execute implementation test plans, is essential
• Knowledge of budget and vendor management is an asset

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that goes beyond base pay, supporting your health, growth, and long-term success:

• Profit Sharing
• Health & Dental
• Health Care Spending Account
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Events
• Floater Days
• Paid Holidays
• Shift Premiums
• Annual safety footwear reimbursement program

The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 – $120,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.

Our organization may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools to support our recruitment initiatives.