Senior Network and Systems Administrator

[email protected]; Canada; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental entity in Manitoba is seeking a Senior Network and Systems Administrator to maintain and secure IT infrastructure across the province. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network design, Azure services, and security protocols. This role offers a competitive salary of $69,714 to $92,466 per year with a probationary period and further opportunities within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in network design, implementation, and administration.
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and hybrid environments.
• Strong understanding of firewalls, VPNs, and networks.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the internal and wide area networks.
• Implement and monitor security measures for sensitive data.
• Provide technical support for network issues.

Skills

Network design

Implementation and administration

Azure cloud services

Routers and firewalls

Troubleshooting

Documentation skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary education in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Fortigate firewall

Azure

Intune

Job description

Elections Manitoba
Information Technology

Advertisement Number:44426

Salary(s): IS2 $69,714 to $92,466 per year

Closing Date: August 19, 2025

Introduction:

Elections Manitoba (EM) is an integrity-driven organization dedicated to ensuring free, fair, and accessible elections for the people of Manitoba. As an Independent Office of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly, EM is steadfast in upholding the core values of democracy. The team at EM is committed to fairness, integrity, respect, excellence, participation, innovation, and accountability, striving to create an environment where every voice is heard and every vote counts.

If you are driven to make a difference and highly motivated to help safeguard the democratic process in Manitoba, we encourage you to apply. This is more than just an IT role — it’s an opportunity to serve the people of Manitoba with integrity and purpose.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, the Senior Network and Systems Administrator plays a key role in maintaining and securing Elections Manitoba’s IT network and infrastructure. This position ensures EM’s corporate headquarters and all 57 returning offices across the province have reliable, secure network connectivity before, during, and after election events.

The incumbent will balance day-to-day network administration with proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and broader system performance, as well as continuous improvement while supporting staff and stakeholders in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment. This is an onsite office-based role, working at Elections Manitoba’s Headquarters. During Election periods, the incumbent may be required to travel to perform job duties at other EM locations within the province.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be, and remain, politically non-partisan in both perception and fact.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
• Must possess a valid Manitoba Driver’s License with access to a vehicle to use for work-related purposes.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Manitoba when operations require.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline with a focus on networking (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Proven experience in network design, implementation, and administration across various technologies (e.g., broadband, fiber, satellite, wireless).
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, IaaS, SaaS, Intune, and hybrid environments.
• Strong understanding of routers, firewalls (Fortigate preferred), VPNs, wireless networks, ACLs, routing, and both Linux and Windows servers.
• Knowledge of encryption techniques, SSL certificates, and multi-factor authentication.
• Effective political acumen with the ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters with tact and diplomacy.
• Proven experience in testing, monitoring for potential system vulnerabilities and developing new security recommendations.
• Solid troubleshooting, project management, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to a variety of audiences and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.

Elections Manitoba is seeking candidates who are willing to work on a flexible schedule when operations require; this may include working outside of standard office hours and working additional hours during election periods. The incumbent must be capable of traveling for work-related purposes within Manitoba and be physically capable of lifting, carrying, and transporting equipment.

Duties:

Manage and maintain Elections Manitoba’s internal and wide area networks, including firewalls, routers, switches, and other equipment across on-premise and cloud environments. Implement and monitor security measures such as VPNs, firewalls, and access controls to protect sensitive data. Regularly test systems for vulnerabilities and provide technical support for network issues and access. Maintain clear documentation of network configurations and procedures, support both Windows and Linux servers in cloud and on-premise environments (including Azure and Intune), and collaborate with developers and vendors to ensure network compatibility for new applications.

Competitive Process: The competition will include a selection board interview.

The successful incumbent will be subject to a six (6) month probationary period.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.

Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their cover letter or resumé if they are from any of the following groups: women, Indigenous people, visible minorities or persons with disabilities.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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