Senior Windows Systems Administrator

TELUS; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health technology company in Toronto is seeking a Senior System Administrator to ensure the reliability of healthcare IT systems. This role involves managing Windows Server environments, orchestrating Azure Entra ID ecosystems, and implementing disaster recovery solutions. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience, strong technical skills, and a growth mindset. The position offers a full-time contract with opportunities for impactful work in digital health technology.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Windows Server Administrator.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2012/2016/2022.
• Experience with Active Directory services and Group Policy.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain robust Windows Server environments.
• Orchestrate Azure Entra ID ecosystems.
• Lead compliance initiatives with audits.

Skills

Windows Server administration

PowerShell scripting

Active Directory

Disaster recovery solutions

Virtualization (Hyper-V, VMware)

Networking concepts

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Microsoft System Center

Job description

Description

Join our team and what well accomplish together

TELUS Health is a leader in digital health technology providing private and public health sector services virtual care electronic medical and health records benefits and pharmacy management and other emerging health services. Our mission is to improve health outcomes for all Canadians and Internationally by leveraging the power of technology to deliver connected solutions and services.

As a Senior System Administrator you’ll monitor and safeguard the digital infrastructure that powers healthcare innovation that is part of Telus Health. Working alongside cross‑functional IT teams security specialists and healthcare technology partners you’ll ensure our mission‑critical systems operate flawlessly 24 / 7 directly enabling healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care. Your expertise will drive system reliability, security and performance that impacts millions of healthcare interactions. Every day your technical expertise directly enables healthcare professionals to focus on what matters most - patient care.

What you’ll do

• Architect and maintain robust Windows Server environments (Active Directory Group Policy DNS AD CS and AD FS) that serve as the backbone for secure healthcare operations partnering with security teams and compliance officers
• Orchestrate Azure Entra ID ecosystems by deploying App registrations configuring Enterprise applications and synchronizing identities through Azure Entra ID Connect collaborating with cloud architects and application development teams
• Lead compliance initiatives by conducting resource and directory services audits alongside legal and compliance teams ensuring healthcare data protection standards are exceeded
• Optimize server performance and security configurations that guarantee 99.9% uptime for critical healthcare applications working closely with network engineers and database administrators
• Execute strategic upgrades and migrations during planned maintenance windows coordinating with change management teams and healthcare operations to minimize service disruption
• Implement bulletproof backup and disaster recovery solutions that protect patient data and ensure business continuity partnering with data protection specialists and emergency response teams
• Monitor and troubleshoot system health in real‑time rapidly resolving issues that could impact healthcare service delivery collaborating with help desk teams and vendor support
• Automate routine tasks using PowerShell and advanced scripting increasing team efficiency by 40% while working with DevOps engineers and process improvement specialists
• Configure virtualization platforms (Hyper‑V / VMware) that support scalable healthcare applications partnering with infrastructure architects and capacity planning teams
• Mentor junior administrators and share knowledge across IT teams fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence within the broader technology organization

Qualifications

What you bring

• Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or related field
• 5 years of experience as a Windows Server Administrator
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2012 Rand 2022
• Experience with Active Directory Certificate Services Federation Services Group Policy DNS DHCP and file services
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (Hyper‑V VMware)
• Understanding of networking concepts and protocols
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication attention to detail problem solving and initiative skills
• A growth mindset who thrives to learn and explore while being resourceful and adaptable
• Ability to work independently and alongside a team; coaching and collaborating with others
• Flexibility to work outside of regular hours including on‑call and / or change windows

Great‑to‑haves

• Relevant certifications (e.g. MCSE MCSA)
• Experience with Microsoft System Center Endpoint Management (SCEM) platform including Configuration Manager and Endpoint Protection for managing and maintaining endpoint security software deployment and asset management

Intermediate knowledge of English is required because you will most of the time interact in English with external parties (clients suppliers candidates external partners etc.); interact in English with internal parties (colleagues internal partners stakeholders etc.); and work with IT tools whose interface is only accessible in English as part of this positions main responsibilities given its international scope.

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Key Skills

Dhcp,SQL,Active Directory,OS,Windows,System Administrations,Trouble Shooting,Database,Infrastructure,Linux,SAN,Poweshell,Backup,hardware,Dns

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1