Senior Information Technology Administrator

InsideHigherEd; Kingston; Hybrid; CAD 103,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking a Senior Information Technology Administrator to oversee IT service management, ensuring secure and compliant technologies for administration and research. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in complex IT environments, especially with Unix/Linux and Windows systems. This role offers hybrid work options and emphasizes collaboration and innovation within the department.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Commitment to accessibility

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of recent experience in IT.
• Experience leading IT projects.
• Hands-on with version control and change management.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of IT services.
• Design and implement networks and servers.
• Train staff on technology usage.

Skills

Unix / Linux

Windows systems

Network infrastructure

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Cybersecurity practices

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Cloud-based collaboration tools

Job description

Senior Information Technology Administrator

Date Posted : 08 / 13 / 2025

Req ID : 44778

Faculty / Division : Faculty of Arts & Science

Department : Department of Mathematics

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number : 00057547

Description : About us :

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacyof innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

The field of mathematics is quite diverse, and requires critical thinkers who analyze, assess, and problem solve; our Department of Mathematics is consistently rankedas one of the best in Canada. As a part of the University of Toronto, our faculty are among the finest in the world, featuring a unique blend of intellectuals alongside up and coming bright minds. Our department members include numerous awarded faculty with outstanding accomplishments and leading research.

Your opportunity :

Under the general direction of the Chair of the Department of Mathematics and reporting to the Department Manager, the Senior Information Technology Administrator is responsible for the full lifecycle management of IT services, including leading, planning, design, implementation, and support of secure and compliant computing technologies for administration, research, and teaching. With a strong emphasis on risk management and security, the incumbent provides daily IT support, troubleshoots complex system issues, and assesses programming requests to deliver effective solutions. They design and implement operating systems, networks, andservers, develop and update architectural frameworks for advanced IT systems, and establish contingency plans for critical infrastructure. Additionally, they collaborate with IT partners to enhance services, ensure alignment with institutional policies, and contribute to the development of operational procedures and IT standards to support the department's evolving technological needs.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Adhere to and implement risk and security expectations across all functional IT areas
• Defining requirements and scope of complex IT projects with broad impact and long-term consequences
• Planning and implementing storage security architecture independently
• Creating complex system design and other technical documentation and user support guides
• Designing and implementing new operating systems and subsystems server software
• Driving the modernization of sustainable IT services
• Training department faculty and staff to maximize best use of technology to accomplish their academic, research and administrative goals
• Developing network access protocols including firewall protection and wireless connectivity

Essential Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.

Minimum five years of recent and related experience working with Unix / Linux, Apple and Windows systems in a highly technical and complex IT environment developing academic and administrative computing solutions preferably for a computing academic discipline.

Demonstrated success in leading IT projects from inception through execution, including defining project scope, developing implementation plans, budgeting, and coordinating / collaborating with other technical teams.

Experience collaborating with central IT services (e.g., A&S IIT, ITS) or cross-functional stakeholders is essential.

Experience in system and network architecture design, including planning and implementing secure infrastructure, data centers, and server environments, with a focus on sustainability and modernization.

Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise services, including email servers, virtualized environments, file storage, printing, and backup systems.

Hands-on experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and formal change management practices in collaborative environments.

Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure, servers, and security protocols.

Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Bash, Python), including experience with deployment tools, operating system automation, and server configuration.

Demonstrated understanding of cybersecurity best practices, including risk assessments, compliance frameworks, contingency planning, and endpoint protection (e.g., SentinelOne).

Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to build trust and work collaboratively across administrative, research, and academic units.

Working knowledge of cloud-based collaboration tools and platforms, such as SharePoint, with the ability to support, administer, and train users on effective usage.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities with minimal supervision. Strategic mindset with the ability to adapt to changing needs and to lead IT service management initiatives in alignment with the department’s goals.

Must have strong leadership skills, especially the ability to take personal responsibility to establish and maintain the goals and mission of various IT projects.

To be successful in this role you will be :

Accountable

Achievement oriented

Communicator

Intuitive

Possess a positive attitude

Problem solver

Resourceful

Team player

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Closing Date : 08 / 27 / 2025, 11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : USW

Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing

Schedule : Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone :

USW Pay Band 16 $103,367. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $132,188. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation / Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category : Information Technology (IT)

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

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Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http : / / uoft.me / UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] .

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