Job Description

Apply By: Thursday, September 4, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Azure Systems Administrator

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Job ID:

233694

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Legislative Assembly

Division:

Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary (up to 12 months) - with potential for extension

Job code:

Not Available - Not Available

Salary:

Not available

The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario is an administrative tribunal responsible for the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA).

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

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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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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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

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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.

Additional information:

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Apply by:

Thursday, September 4, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 2 Bloor St E, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Excluded

Work hours:

Schedule N/A

Category:

Information Technology

Posted on:

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Note:

This posting is for an organization that is not a part of the Ontario Public Service. The information and tips on the Ontario Public Service Careers website may not apply to this posting. Please use the contact information below to contact the organization directly if you have questions. OPS & IPC Reciprocal Staffing Agreement: The IPC has a Reciprocal Staffing Agreement with the Ontario Public Service (OPS) that enables employees to accept positions in either organization while retaining their access to benefits, pension contributions, and years of service.
+ Qualified List Information: A list of qualified candidates will be established for the Azure Systems Administrator in the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) and will be in effect for twelve (12) months from the date the list is created. Qualified candidates on the list may be considered when filling future permanent and/or temporary vacancies in this position.

How to apply:

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You must submit your application using only one of the methods identified below.

Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

Be sure to quote the Job ID number for this position.

OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

Send application to:

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matiere de langue et evaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.





All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Information collection notice

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We are collecting your personal information to assess how well you meet the qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for related recruitment purposes. The collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers, which is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25.



Please do not include any more personal information than is needed for your application (for example, do not include your photograph or social insurance number).



If you have any questions about how your information is collected, used, shared or saved, please contact us.

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