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Do you specialize in building secure, scalable Azure infrastructure that supports cloud-native innovation?We're looking for an Azure Systems Administrator to help manage secure, reliable Azure and enterprise systems in a hybrid environment. This role supports our ongoing cloud modernization while maintaining core on-premises infrastructure. You'll work on Azure Landing Zone governance, automation, migrations, and provide day-to-day operational support for identity, networking, servers, and endpoints.
About the job
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
• Design, configure, and support Azure IaaS/PaaS services, including networking, compute, and identity
• Build and maintain a secure Azure Landing Zone that enables scalable and policy-compliant onboarding of workloads using management groups, Azure Policy, and RBAC
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Bicep, ARM, Terraform)
• Implement monitoring and alerting with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
• Support migrations of workloads to Azure following DevSecOps practices
• Develop and deploy Azure Functions to support automation, orchestration, and monitoring use cases
• Collaborate with DevOps, security, and application teams to ensure consistency across environments
• Support systems operations, incident response, patching, and security hardening of endpoints and servers
• Administer on-prem systems including Active Directory, device management (e.g., Intune), and enterprise networking (LAN, firewalls, switches) where applicable
Job Code: Systems Officer 5 (UEA070)
Salary: $84,989-$109,790
What you bring to the team
Cloud Platform Expertise:
• Experience designing and deploying scalable cloud environments with Azure Landing Zones
• Strong knowledge of Azure-native services including Azure Policy, Key Vault, App Services, Defender for Cloud
• Skilled in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Azure Functions
• Familiarity with hybrid networking, including VPNs, Private Endpoints, and enterprise connectivity
• Familiarity with cloud cost management practices using Microsoft's Well-Architected Framework
Security & Compliance Knowledge:
• Understanding of Zero Trust security concepts and cloud security posture management
• Experience applying enterprise compliance controls in cloud environments
• Knowledge of identity and access management across Entra ID/Azure AD tenants and federated environments
Systems Administration:
• Experience managing enterprise systems, networks, and Active Directory
• Hands-on support of end-user computing, patching, and security controls
• Solid understanding of IT operations including incident, change, and configuration management
Analytical, Communication & Project Skills:
• Strong problem-solving abilities in integrated, multi-cloud or hybrid environments
• Ability to prepared detailed technical documentation, diagrams, and operational playbooks
• Experience working in agile or hybrid project delivery teams
Asset Qualifications
• Experience with Azure Arc, Defender for Endpoint, Purview, AD FS, GitHub or Azure DevOps, and M365
• Public sector or regulated environment experience
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and promoting a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.
Traditional schooling is only one of many paths to knowledge and experience. If you're interested and feel you're a good fit for the role, apply. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
We also believe in the importance of providing services to Ontarians in both official languages, and encourage interested bilingual candidates to apply particularly for public facing positions.
What we offer
• A modern organization with a flexible hybrid work model with in-office attendance at a minimum of 5 days per month.
• Commitment to continuous learning and developmental opportunities for all its employees.
• Work with an innovative and high performing organization committed to creating a positive organizational culture and highly dedicated to its mission of advancing the privacy and access rights of Ontarians.
• A pension plan program. (optional for Contract positions)
Compensation Group:The collective bargaining process is currently underway and this position will be represented by the Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario (AMAPCEO).
Application Process:Provide cover letter and resume in English
Please apply through our
website.