Deployment Specialist – Application Delivery

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Construct and set up shared and client-specific environments for production, non-production, and disaster recovery.

• Carry out server installations, configurations, deployments, and operating system upgrades utilizing Microsoft technologies.

• Implement SQL Server database backups and restores, oversee user permissions, and deploy T-SQL scripts.

• Administer Active Directory users, groups, delegation, and domain environments.

• Direct server and application migrations while minimizing downtime and enhancing performance.

• Create PowerShell scripts and system reports using SQL Report Builder.

• Assess, analyze, and facilitate the resolution of intricate technical issues across various applications and platforms.

• Offer technical guidance and support to client IT teams, including after-hours assistance during critical releases and peak periods.

• Generate and uphold technical documentation and service catalogs.

• Ensure compliance with security and performance standards.

• Collaborate with client IT teams on decisions regarding infrastructure, migrations, modernization initiatives, releases, and go-lives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience.

• 3–5+ years of pertinent infrastructure and systems administration experience.

• Practical experience with Windows Server 2012–2019, including installation, configuration, management, and IIS.

• Proficient SQL Server management skills, including T-SQL and SSRS.

• Knowledge of database backup/restore, user permissions, and script deployment.

• Advanced knowledge of PowerShell scripting.

• Hands-on experience with VBScript, CMD, and SQL scripting.

• Familiarity with Active Directory or LDAP in domain environments.

• Understanding of N-Tier applications utilizing IIS, .NET services, and SQL Server.

• Experience working with Microsoft Azure, including Storage, ASG, VMs, and Azure DB.

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical capabilities.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and approach problems systematically.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the capability to articulate complex technical solutions to a diverse audience.

• Knowledge of Octopus Deploy or Azure DevOps Pipeline is a plus.

• Familiarity with Azure Serverless, Azure Container Instance, Kubernetes, and Docker is desirable.

• Awareness of AWS and Google Cloud Platform is advantageous.

• Experience with Agile methodologies, Scrum, or Kanban is beneficial.

• Practical experience or working knowledge of .NET development using VB.Net or C# is a plus.

• Proficiency in English is required for Quebec candidates when interacting regularly in English or using English applications/software.

• Successful completion of the Government of Canada Personnel Security Screening may be required as a condition of employment for relevant data-center/client-service roles.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structures.

• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation.

• Flexible benefits plan tailored to the needs of you and your family.

• Options to work in-office, virtually, or a combination of both.

• Generous company-matched pension plan.

• Opportunities for career advancement and learning & development.

• Chance to contribute to the communities where we work, live, and serve.

• Accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process, as needed.