Network Administrator

Location: Downsview, ON, On-site 5 days per week
Language: Strong written and spoken English communication skills required

About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Middleware Specialist to support complex infrastructure, cloud, and application environments within a public sector setting. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping critical systems stable, secure, and performing at their best.

You will work closely with technical teams, application stakeholders, and operational partners to support Azure services, hosted web applications, CI/CD pipelines, and cross-platform integrations. Your work will help ensure reliable service delivery, effective troubleshooting, and thoughtful cloud optimization.

What’s In It for You
This opportunity offers exposure to enterprise-scale cloud and infrastructure environments where your technical judgment will make a real impact. You will join a collaborative team that values strong documentation, practical problem solving, and continuous improvement.

You will also gain meaningful experience supporting Azure IaaS and PaaS services, infrastructure security, middleware platforms, and application migration initiatives in a structured public sector environment.

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll provide operational support for Azure PaaS websites and applications, Azure IaaS virtual machines, IIS 10+ hosted web services, SQL Server databases, Linux servers, and Microsoft Windows Server 2019+
• In this role, you’ll monitor Azure resources for right sizing and provide financial recommendations for cloud services
• You’ll troubleshoot incidents, restore infrastructure service availability, and support ITIL incident and change management processes
• You’ll create, maintain, and improve documentation for operational procedures, support models, and technical processes
• You’ll design, build, deploy, and operate Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS services, including network-level Azure features such as NSGs and firewalls
• You’ll support .NET application migration, publishing, and deployment using Azure native tools, CI/CD pipelines, PowerShell, and other automation approaches
• You’ll manage infrastructure security activities, including Azure Defender policies, OS and middleware patching, SSL/TLS certificates, PKI, security alerts, and system log auditing

Skills and Qualifications
• Proven experience providing middleware, infrastructure, or application support in a multi-platform enterprise environment
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS design, build, deployment, operations, monitoring, and optimization
• Experience supporting IIS 10+, SQL Server databases, Linux hosting services, Microsoft Windows Server 2019+, and cross-platform application integrations
• Strong scripting experience using PowerShell and VBS, including automation for migration and operational tasks
• Experience creating and using CI/CD pipelines, supporting Agile and DevOps environments, and deploying .NET applications
• Demonstrated experience with Application Insights, Azure Defender, security alerts, SSL/TLS certificates, PKI, patching, and security event reporting
• Public sector or OPS infrastructure support experience is considered an asset

Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.