Senior Cloud Systems Administrator

Health Standards Organization (HSO); Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Senior Cloud Systems Administrator to join their Global Digital Services team. This role involves designing and implementing scalable cloud solutions and optimizing Azure environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Microsoft Azure services and the ability to enhance security and incident response capabilities. With a hybrid work model and a commitment to professional development, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the organization's mission of quality improvement in healthcare. If you are passionate about cloud technology and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Time off programs

Professional development support

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems administration focused on Azure.
• Strong understanding of Azure architecture and security measures.

Responsibilities

• Manage user accounts and permissions in Azure using RBAC.
• Monitor Azure services for performance issues and security threats.

Skills

Microsoft Azure services

PowerShell

Azure Active Directory

Cloud networking concepts

Azure monitoring tools

Backup solutions

Incident response

Cost management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or IT

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure CLI

Job description

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Accreditation Canada and Health Standards Organization (HSO) will not ask for personal information such as Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) or bank account information during the recruitment process via phone or email. If you receive such a request, it is not from Accreditation Canada or HSO. Applicants should always verify the legitimacy of such communications and contact the organization directly through official channels to confirm.

Terms: Full-Time / Permanent

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Location: Ottawa (Hybrid Work Model)

About The Role

Health Standards Organization (HSO) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Cloud Systems Administrator with strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure services to join our Global Digital Services team. Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, Infrastructure & Corporate Systems, this position will collaborate with other Global Digital Services teams to design and implement scalable and reliable cloud solutions while assessing future needs to scale Cloud and Azure resources enabling organizational stability and growth.

As the Senior Cloud Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for configuring, managing, maintaining, and optimizing our company's Cloud environment, as well as contributing to security and incident response capabilities according to business requirements. This position will provide technical guidance and gather crucial information to analyze our company’s business and technological needs and recommend suitable solutions for cloud (Azure) or hybrid infrastructure.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing user accounts, roles, and permissions within Azure using Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) through Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to ensure secure and compliant access to cloud resources.
• Utilizing scripting tools like PowerShell to automate repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency.
• Work closely with other teams to support cloud-based application deployment and provide technical support for Azure-related issues.
• Actively monitoring the performance and health of Azure services and resources for performance issues, alerts, and potential security threats; proactively identifying and addressing issues to ensure optimal performance and resolving problems related to cloud services.
• Oversee Azure subscriptions, monitoring usage, and enforcing governance policies to ensure compliance and cost control.
• Produce clear and detailed reports on infrastructure configurations, including recommendations for optimization, security and modernization.
• Manage and maintain the Microsoft 365 environments, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and Teams.
• Maintain robust security measures to protect Azure environments, including configuring identity and access management, implementing network security controls, security policies including data encryption.
• Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions to protect data and ensure business continuity during system failures, data loss, or disasters, including backup policies, setting up recovery services, and testing disaster recovery plans regularly.
• Create and maintain documentation for technical procedures, policies, and standard processes related to cloud infrastructure and systems administration.
• Provide support through various channels, adhering to department SLAs; respond to emerging systems issues outside of business hours as part of an on-call rotation.
  
  

Must Have Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure cloud services and architecture and holds a Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate certification or equivalent.
• Proven track record of managing Azure cloud services, including virtual machines, networking, storage, active directory, domain controllers and app services.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts, such as virtual networks, subnets, VPNs, network security groups, and Azure Load Balancer.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control, and Azure Security Center.
• Skilled in using Azure monitoring tools, including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Azure Application Insights, to ensure optimal performance.
• Proficient in using PowerShell or Azure CLI for automation and scripting tasks.
• Knowledgeable about backup solutions like Azure Backup and disaster recovery mechanisms like Azure Site Recovery.
• Experienced in leveraging Azure services to manage network security passwords, certificates etc.
• Good understanding of cost management and resource optimization within Azure cloud environments.
• Experienced in working on projects implementing SSO solutions.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in systems administration, with a focus on Azure cloud services.
• Strong knowledge and experience in utilizing Microsoft Sentinel for security monitoring and incident response.
• Knowledge of cloud security, governance, digital capabilities and Quality Assurance best practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve technical issues.
• Strong communication skills, adept at explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Have experience working with clients/organizations in the health-care sector.
• Experience working with Agile and Scrum framework.
• Have direct experience contributing to digital and business transformation projects.
  
  

What You Can Expect

In Your First 30-90 Days:

• Complete our orientation program with other new hires to learn about HSO, our values of trust, inclusion, collaboration, innovation and learning, and our mission of quality improvement in healthcare and social services.
• Set your performance and learning objectives for the year in collaboration with your people manager.
• Meet regularly with your people manager to discuss your learning progression and alignment for your accountabilities.
• Take on assigned initiatives or projects for your role.
  
  

What We Can Offer You

• Hybrid work model.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including a defined benefit pension plan.
• Time off programs, including office shutdown during last week of December.
• Professional development support.
• A culture that measures and values psychological safety, inclusion and engagement.
  
  

Who We Are And What We Do

Health Standards Organization (HSO) and our affiliates Accreditation Canada (AC) and the Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare (IQMH) are global, not-for-profit organizations. Together, we develop standards and deliver assessment programs and quality improvement solutions that have been adopted in over 14,000 locations across five continents.Our people-centred programs and services have been setting the bar for quality across the health ecosystem for 65 years.

Join us toward a future that will lead to “Safer Care and A Healthier World.” Let’s follow a mission together, where we “empower and enable people around the world to continuously improve quality of care.”

HSO is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity and access, where all employees feel respected and valued and have an equal opportunity to achieve success. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, people from diverse races, ethnicities and/or religions, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. Please let us know how we can support you throughout the recruiting process, including through the provision of accommodations on request.

We are also proud to have been named as one of the Top 100 National Capital Region’s Top Employers in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

We are equal opportunity employer and are committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We encourage qualified applications from all genders, including visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, and persons with disabilities. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please email HR at [e-mail]. For any queries related to recruitment please email at [e-mail].

Seniority level

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