Job Type: 4-month contract (approx. 230 hours total)
Location: Calgary, AB (Hybrid)
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 40 hours/week
Shift Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Pay Rate: $75.00/hr T4 OR $90.00/hour Inc.
Role Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Hybrid Infrastructure / Azure Specialist to support a critical server OS upgrade initiative within a mixed on-premises and cloud environment. This role will focus on upgrading Windows Server 2016 systems nearing end of support, across a hybrid infrastructure that includes both Hyper-V and Azure-hosted workloads.
The successful candidate will play a hands-on role in planning and executing OS upgrades while collaborating closely with infrastructure and cloud teams to ensure system stability and minimal impact to production operations.
Key Responsibilities:
OS Upgrade Execution
- Lead and execute Windows Server 2016 upgrades across both on-prem and Azure environments
- Plan, sequence, and deploy OS upgrades in alignment with end-of-support timelines
- Ensure upgrades are completed with minimal disruption to business operations
- Operate within a hybrid infrastructure consisting of Hyper-V and Azure servers
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams spanning cloud and on-prem environments
- Assess and validate system readiness prior to upgrade activities
- Analyze existing server environments, dependencies, and configurations
- Contribute to upgrade strategy, planning, and execution approach
- Execute changes in a controlled manner, minimizing downtime and risk
- Work from a defined Scope of Work (SOW), with flexibility as details are finalized
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of experience in Azure and hybrid infrastructure environments
- Strong hands-on experience performing Windows Server OS upgrades (2016 and newer)
- Proven experience working with Hyper-V and Azure-hosted infrastructure
- Solid understanding of hybrid cloud architecture and operations
- Ability to independently execute infrastructure upgrades and changes
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale OS upgrade or remediation initiatives
- Exposure to Azure migrations or hybrid transformation projects
- Strong troubleshooting skills within production environments