Windows Server Administrator

Role: Windows Server Admin Location: Calgary, AB Duration: Long Term Contract Job Description; The Windows Server Administrator will support a limited Proof of Concept (PoC) of the Qualys Patch Management module on selected Windows servers. The role focuses on server readiness, controlled patch and remediation testing, validation of server health, and clear documentation of results. This is a testing assignment and does not include production rollout or ongoing administration of the Qualys platform. Key Responsibilities · Prepare the selected Windows servers and confirm that prerequisites within the Windows server administration scope are in place. · Run and validate agreed test cases for Microsoft monthly patches, third-party application patches, vulnerability-remediation actions, and registry fixes. · Validate pre-patch and post-patch server health, services, application dependencies, event logs, restart behaviour, and system availability. · Troubleshoot Windows server issues within the infrastructure support scope and document issues requiring AltaGas or Qualys support. · Support approved network or connectivity changes through the applicable AltaGas process when a PoC test requires a new port, URL allow-list entry, or firewall change. · Maintain detailed test records and risk entries, including evidence of success, failure, rollback needs, and follow-up actions. · Contribute Windows server findings, risks, limitations, and recommendations to the PoC findings report. · Coordinate with the Desktop Support Engineer, Linux Administrator, application owners, and AltaGas stakeholders. Required Skills and Experience · Strong hands-on Windows Server administration experience in an enterprise environment. · Experience with supported enterprise Windows Server versions. · Practical experience with Microsoft server patching using tools such as WSUS or Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM). · Ability to assess patch prerequisites, maintenance windows, restart requirements, service dependencies, and recovery considerations. · Experience troubleshooting Windows services, event logs, registry settings, network connectivity, and failed patch installations. · Working knowledge of vulnerability remediation and Windows security configuration changes. · PowerShell skills for validation, evidence collection, and troubleshooting. · Ability to produce clear test logs and communicate risks and technical findings. Preferred Skills · Previous exposure to Qualys VMDR or Qualys Patch Management. · Experience testing patching tools in windows server groups. · Knowledge of server backup, rollback, and recovery validation practices. · Experience working in hybrid or cloud-connected Windows Server environments.

Support a Proof of Concept for the Qualys Patch Management module on selected Windows servers. Focus on server readiness, patch testing, remediation validation, and detailed documentation of results.

Requires strong enterprise Windows Server administration experience and proficiency with patching tools like WSUS or SCCM. Candidates should have PowerShell skills and experience in vulnerability remediation and troubleshooting.

• Technical DocumentationPreferred
• Risk ManagementPreferred
• TroubleshootingPreferred

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• Windows Server Administration
• Qualys Patch Management
• WSUS
• Microsoft Configuration Manager
• SCCM
• MECM
• PowerShell
• Vulnerability Remediation
• Troubleshooting
• Registry Fixes
• Server Health Validation
• Network Connectivity
• Technical Documentation
• Risk Management
• Infrastructure Support
• Patch Testing

• Technology
• Consulting
• Software
• Security & Safety

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Oct 4, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available