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Contribute to the Ontario Science Centre's cloud transformation

In this high-impact role, you will work with modern cloud technologies, redesign network architecture, implement best-in-class security practices, and support major projects. You will play a key role in ensuring everything is secure, reliable, and scalable, and that the cloud migration is successful for our on-premises infrastructure and applications

About the job

As a Senior Systems Technologist, you will:

• design secure, scalable cloud and network systems that meet business and cybersecurity needs
• collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to align designs and ensure smooth execution
• lead migration planning, including workload assessment, risk analysis, dependency mapping, and sequencing migration waves
• establish cloud governance, best practices, and operational standards, including identity, network design, monitoring, and cost-management frameworks

What you bring to the team

Technical knowledge and IT management skills

You have:
• extensive experience with infrastructure, technical architecture, security requirements, privacy protection standards, networks, operational environments and other technologies and industry trends to support project work
• ability to apply security, containerization methodologies and concept to design scalable systems
• familiarity with cloud platforms (such as Azure/AWS) and IaC tools to design scalable systems
• extensive knowledge of routing/switching, firewalls, LAN/WAN, hybrid networking, zero trust network and network automation
• the ability to manage Microsoft 365, Microsoft Cloud and Azure environments
• knowledge of VMware, Windows Server administration, patch management, exchange server, file server, permission management and other Windows server management
• experience leading client meetings to gather, confirm, and document requirements
• the ability to assess service risks and give recommendations based on potential impacts to the business

Research, analytical and problem-solving skills

You can:
• demonstrate research, analytical, reasoning, attention to detail and sound judgement skills to investigate and resolve issues
• identify I&IT solutions to meet client and program needs, and provide clear technical requirements for planning documents
• spot technical or operational problems, analyze them, and choose the most appropriate action to resolve them
• identify, track, and manage risks and issues through to resolution or migration

Project management skills

You have:
• knowledge of project planning methods and project management skills to lead major projects that support the Centre's strategic plan
• team leadership skills to coordinate technical project plans, guide project teams, set priorities and assign activities to teams
• knowledge of risk assessment methods to evaluate options and recommend the best solutions
• the ability to identify the right resources for projects and ongoing work

Interpersonal, communication and leadership skills

You can:
• build and maintain working relationships with clients, management and technical teams to achieve goals
• use oral and written communication skills to create and present technical/business documents, project reports, proposals, status reports, business cases, recommendations and presentations
• lead technical discussions and explain complex topics to non-technical audiences and business users
• user leadership and team-building skills to engage project teams, support collaboration, and focus on achieving deliverables
• apply consultation, negotiation and mediation skills to communicate deliverables, resolve conflicts, and maintain working relationships across teams and departments

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

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.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Senior Systems Technologist (Cloud/Network Architect)