Infrastructure Support Specialist

Teranet Inc.•Mississauga, ON

3d•CA$62,400 - CA$69,680•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an eager and technically motivated Junior Infrastructure Support Specialist to join our Operations Services Team. This role is at the intersection of data centre operations and modern cloud infrastructure, providing hands-on exposure to automation, Linux/Windows administration, and cloud platforms. You will contribute to a 24/7 production environment, supporting critical systems across two data centre locations with guidance from senior team members. Our team operates on a rotating shift schedule of 3 x 12.5-hour shifts per week on a 6-week rotation, with shifts starting at 6:30 AM or 6:30 PM. Reliable personal transportation is required. Limited overtime may be required for project activities.

Requirements

University Degree, College Diploma, or equivalent hands-on experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
2–3 years of experience in an infrastructure operations or systems administration role within a 24/7 production environment involving data centre and cloud platforms.
Basic familiarity with Microsoft Azure including VM management, Azure Monitor, and cloud-native administration tasks is an asset; hands-on experience is a preferred.
Knowledge of Linux operating systems including RHEL, CentOS, and Ubuntu — covering system administration, process management, file systems, user/group permissions, package management (yum/dnf/apt), and shell scripting is an asset.
Solid knowledge of Windows OS environments including Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022/2025 and Windows 10/11. Active Directory, Group Policy, IIS, Task Scheduler, Event Viewer, registry management, and PowerShell administration.
Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible Tower, BigFix, or equivalent is preferred; willingness to learn and build automation workflows is essential.
Familiarity with Control-M job scheduling and SolarWinds an asset.
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, LDAP, Active Directory.
Competent in scripting and troubleshooting (Bash, PowerShell, Python) to support automation and operational tasks.
Highly reliable and composed under pressure, with a proven track record of maintaining performance in fast-paced, high-stakes production environments.
Proactive ownership mindset: you treat systems, services, and team outcomes as your own responsibility.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to document complex procedures clearly and support cross-functional teams effectively.
Sound judgment and decision-making ability, with a consistent record of escalating appropriately and keeping leadership informed.
Collaborative team player who also thrives working independently during off-hours shifts.
Continuous improvement orientation always looking for ways to automate, streamline, and improve operational processes.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on Azure administration, RedHat RHCSA certification, Ansible Tower automation, and BigFix experience will be strongly preferred.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or equivalent
RedHat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
ITIL Foundation (aligned with ServiceNow ITSM practices)

Responsibilities

Monitor, control, and report on site service technician activities and hosted customer systems to ensure continuous operational integrity.
Enforce Data Centre security standards in accordance with PCI DSS, COBIT frameworks, internal policies, and applicable governmental regulations.
Manage physical infrastructure tasks including server racking/decommissioning, hardware labelling, and provisioning of power, LAN, and SAN connections.
Conduct proactive monitoring and scheduled inspections of facilities and server systems; escalate anomalies and incidents with urgency and precision.
Maintain data centre environments to the highest standards of cleanliness, documentation accuracy, and operational readiness.
Receive and physically deploy new server hardware in support of infrastructure buildouts and refresh cycles.
Monitor, triage, and resolve incidents and service requests through the ServiceNow ITSM platform in alignment with defined SLAs.
Deliver first-line technical support across all data centre systems and applications, with a strong bias toward root cause analysis and permanent resolution.
Administer and patch RHEL and Windows Server environments (2012–2025) across physical, virtual (VMware ESX), and cloud (Azure) platforms using BigFix automation tooling.
Performance monitoring and basic administration of servers.
Support CommVault Backup operations including media management, job scheduling, failure analysis, and escalation workflows.
Assist in developing and maintaining automation scripts and operational runbooks using Ansible Tower to reduce manual effort and improve consistency.
Participate in server build and decommission projects, supporting planning, execution, documentation, and handoff activities.
Document all operational tasks, incident resolutions, and process improvements within ServiceNow to maintain a high-quality knowledge base.
Adapt proactively to shifting organizational priorities, taking on additional responsibilities as the business evolves.