System Administrator

Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) • Toronto, ON

10d

About The Position

As part of our IT team, you’ll be the backbone of the critical safety systems that support our teams and partners with dependable, resilient technology. By driving continuous updates and smart optimizations, you’ll strengthen system security and play a key role in safeguarding communities across Ontario.

Requirements

• Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• 5 years' experience in system/network administration, with previous experience using VMware
• Proficiency in Windows Server environments, VMware, Active Directory, Azure AD, and storage infrastructure.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues independently and under time constraints.
• Skilled in scheduling maintenance, organizing disaster recovery processes, and managing deployments.
• Strong ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users and collaborate effectively with vendors and internal teams.
• Knowledge of accurate documentation and adherence to IT security and compliance standards.
• Ability to understand user needs and tailor solutions to operational requirements.

Nice To Haves

• bachelor’s degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support on-premises, virtual, network, and cloud infrastructure to ensure secure, stable, and reliable operations.
• Optimize system performance, security controls, and identity management through proactive monitoring, issue resolution, and remediation.
• Manage backup solutions, disaster recovery processes, and IT asset records to protect organizational data and support system resiliency.
• Coordinate system updates, maintenance activities, and hardware/software deployments while minimizing business disruption.
• Provide escalation and on-call support to address urgent technical issues and maintain system availability.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, provide guidance, and promote IT best practices across internal teams.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to implement, review, and validate infrastructure solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree