<p>Our client in the insurance sector is looking for an IT Operations & Infrastructure Consultant where reliability, operational consistency, and data stewardship are critical. The consultant will focus on IT operations assessment, Microsoft environment cleanup, and targeted remediation, working alongside existing vendors in a consulting capacity. This is a remote consulting engagement, and we are seeking candidates located in Western Canada who can support the initiative and attend occasional on-site sessions if required.</p><p><br></p><p>The engagement will begin with the development of a current-state assessment and operational blueprint, which will guide the overall scope and determine the final contract duration. While consultative in nature, this role will operate at full-time hours during the engagement lifecycle.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>IT Operations Assessment & Guidance</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct a current-state assessment of the IT environment, including Microsoft 365, identity, endpoints, and infrastructure</li><li>Review existing IT documentation and tooling maintained by third-party vendors (e.g., MSP documentation platforms)</li><li>Identify operational gaps, inconsistencies, and remediation priorities</li><li>Develop an operational blueprint to guide cleanup, stabilization, and next steps</li></ul><p><strong>Microsoft Environment & Endpoint Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Assess Microsoft 365 tenant configuration, user and admin account structure, and access practices</li><li>Review device and endpoint management practices, including Microsoft Intune</li><li>Identify inconsistencies in software and application deployment across user devices</li><li>Support standardization and cleanup initiatives within a Microsoft-centric environment</li></ul><p><strong>Infrastructure & Network Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Review network, firewall, and server configurations from an operational perspective</li><li>Assess network access controls and endpoint connectivity models</li><li>Evaluate existing network and infrastructure tooling, including end-of-life considerations</li><li>Provide practical recommendations aligned to near-term stabilization goals</li></ul>
<p>This is a steady, long-term position as a Systems Administration with a public-sector organization. In this role, you’ll be working across a wide-range of technologies, related to Windows, M365, networking, security and server administration. </p><p>In this position, you’ll be responsible for day-to-day operations of a wide range of systems. You’ll also be working on several projects related to systems upgrades and migrations. </p><p><br></p><p>This is a full-time position, and includes a competitive base salary, government pension, paid vacation and extended health and dental benefits. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><br></p><p>A bit about myself - my name is Nathan Wawruck, and I am a recruitment consultant based in Vancouver, BC. I have over a decade of matching software and IT professionals to job opportunities, and I am always looking to connect with like-minded people in the Vancouver area.</p><p><br></p><p>If you're interested in pursuing this role, please apply to this posting online, and contact me for an initial discussion. This is a chance for us to discuss specifics, such as the company name, the key hiring managers, and the more in-depth job requirements. This is also a great opportunity to talk about your overall career goals and preferences. We can even discuss other potential roles which may fit what you're looking for. Please find me on LinkedIn by searching my name: Nathan Wawruck</p>
