Long View Systems

Managed IT services and cloud solutions

Technical Generalist Consultant

System AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCalgary, AB, CanadaCA$82.1k - CA$107.7k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience implementing and supporting Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server, virtualization, storage, and backup solutions.
Deep experience with Windows Server technologies, including Hyper-V, SCVMM, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, DFS, Group Policy Objects, and failover clustering.
Experience with Tanium and Intune for device management and patching.
A solid understanding of public key infrastructure and certificate infrastructure in enterprise environments.
Experience with server backup solutions such as Commvault and Metallic.
Experience with server virtualization.
Experience with Microsoft operating system imaging, deployment, and management using MDT, Tanium, or similar tools.
Scripting and automation capabilities for systems management and software deployment.
Strong documentation skills for implementations, troubleshooting, and workarounds.
Experience with storage area network-based storage solutions such as NetApp.
Experience with Microsoft Azure and associated Microsoft cloud-based services, including Azure Active Directory, Entra ID, Enterprise Applications, single sign-on, Microsoft 365, and Office 365.
Ability to adapt to multiple client environments with a client-first approach.

Responsibilities

Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including hardware, systems software, applications, and configurations.
Provide onsite and remote guidance to clients, supporting their Microsoft technology stack.
Recommend and assist with integrating new technologies, tools, and processes.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, network, and system issues, including escalations.
Implement system and network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware, including operating system updates and monthly and out-of-band patching.
Configure and test computer hardware, networking software, and operating system software.
Analyze equipment performance records to determine when repair or replacement is required.
Recommend improvements to systems and network configurations and determine hardware or software requirements for proposed changes.
Gather and analyze customer requirements to predict, interpret, and evaluate system and network needs.
Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations across cloud and on-premises environments.
Assist with incident, problem, and change management processes and documentation.
Contribute to operational management and support of client environments, ensuring uptime, performance, and efficiency.
Manage the day-to-day administration, support, maintenance, and monitoring of Microsoft technologies, including Azure and related cloud services.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Citrix technologies, including NetScaler, VDI, and XenServer.
Linux administration experience.
Experience with HP hardware platforms.

Salary Range: 82100 to 107730 (Currency: CAD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Long View. A career that helps you get more out of life.

A Long View career helps you get more out of life. We don’t just say it, we prove it. Every day. We’re proud of our reputation as one of North America’s most dynamic IT providers — and we’re even prouder of our culture that allows our people to live life to its fullest. At Long View, we create an environment of collaboration and support, of innovation and enthusiasm, of inclusion and belonging. As a member of the Long View team, you’ll see how our company’s core pillars — Integrity, Competence, Value, and Fun — resonate through the workplace. And in a recent survey, 89% of Long View team members rated Long View as a good or great place to work!

Are you driven by impactful technical projects and excited to work with a company that thrives on innovation?

We’re searching for an experienced and forward‑thinking Technical Generalist Consultant to join our Calgary team. In this role, you’ll support and deliver cutting‑edge Microsoft based solutions that align with our client's goals and industry best practices.

Your expertise across the Microsoft and other generalist technology stack will be key as you lead deployments, operations, and help shape future‑ready infrastructures.

Working in an Agile environment, you’ll have endless opportunities to deepen your technical mastery, expand your skill set, and contribute to world‑class solutions that make a real difference for our clients.

A Day in the Life:

Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including hardware, systems software, applications, and configurations
Provide onsite and remote guidance to clients, supporting their entire Microsoft technology stack
Recommend and assist with integrating new technologies, tools, and processes
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, network, and system issues, including escalation situations
Implement system and network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware (OS updates, monthly and out of band patching, etc..)
Configure and test computer hardware, networking software, and operating system software
Analyze equipment performance records to determine when repair or replacement is required
Recommend improvements to systems and network configurations and determine hardware or software requirements for proposed changes
Gather and analyze customer requirements to predict, interpret, and evaluate system and network needs
Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations across cloud and on‑prem environments
Assist with incident, problem, and change management processes and documentation
Contribute to operational management and support of client environments—ensuring uptime, performance, and efficiencies
Manage the day‑to‑day administration, support, maintenance, and monitoring of Microsoft technologies including Azure, and related cloud services
Other duties as required

What You Bring:

7+ years implementing and supporting Microsoft technologies including Windows Server, virtualization, storage, and backup solutions
Deep experience across Windows Server technologies, including:
Hyper‑V / SCVMM
Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, DFS, GPO
Failover Clustering
Tanium and Intune for device management and patching
Solid understanding of PKI / Certificate Infrastructure in enterprise environments
Server backup solutions including CommVault, Metallic, etc.
Experience with:
Server Virtualization
Microsoft OS imaging, deployment & management using MDT, Tanium, or similar
Scripting & automation capabilities for systems management and software deployment
Strong documentation skills for implementations, troubleshooting, and workarounds
SAN based storage solutions (NetApp, etc.)
Microsoft Azure and associated Microsoft cloud-based services (AAD, EntraID, Enterprise Applications, SSO, M365/O365, etc..)
Scripting & automation capabilities for systems management and software deployment
Strong documentation skills for implementations, troubleshooting, and workarounds
Ability to adapt to multiple client environments with a strong client‑first mindset

What Makes You Extra Awesome:

Citrix technologies (Netscaler, VDI, XenServer)
Linux administration experience
HP hardware platform experience

Why Work at Long View:

Great people and culture
Career growth – Permanent staff positions, paid training, career life planning, and relocation and travel opportunities
Interesting work – Be part of exciting projects while accessing all the latest technologies
Flexible environment – A workplace that values the importance of flexibility for personal/professional growth, happiness and wellness

Want to learn more about our culture and life at Long View? Check us out on LinkedIn and Instagram!

Long View’s mission of building the best and most sustainable team-driven organization requires dedicated and ambitious people. Through employee resource groups, impactful and effective conversations, townhalls and various company-wide training, including how to reduce unconscious bias, we are fostering an inclusive environment. We are committed to taking consistent, positive and lifelong action to be a diverse and equitable workplace because we know that the most effective companies are made up of people with varied identities, experiences and backgrounds.

Long View is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any accommodation requests for your interview or the role, please let your friendly Recruiter know

About the Company

Long View Systems

Managed IT services and cloud solutions

Long View provides IT services and solutions across North America, focusing on long-term client partnerships and comprehensive managed services. Its offerings include Modern Workplace, Data & Dynamics, OneCloud, NextNet, Digital Defense, and Licensing & Procurement, supported by partnerships with Microsoft, Cisco, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. It differentiates itself through enduring client relationships, a strong ecosystem of technology partners, industry recognition, and a history of improving client operations, as shown by internally adopting Dynamics 365 to replace its own ERP. The company’s goal is to help customers digitally transform and run IT as a steady, orchestrated service rather than as isolated projects.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Calgary, Canada
Founded: 1999

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