IT Network and Systems Administrator

Full-time, Permanent

About Us

Since 1852, under the direction of the Basilian Fathers, St. Michael’s College School has been educating young men in goodness, discipline, and knowledge for lives of leadership and service, and forming them in faith to present the face of Jesus Christ to a world in need of his grace and his peace.

We are Canada’s only Catholic, Basilian, faith-based independent school. We educate young men from Grades 7 to 12 in a university-preparatory programme. Our scholastic environment for all boys is well-designed and suited to their strengths, aptitudes, and needs. It provides a unique learning and growing experience during which a boy develops the framework of his character and builds the foundation for his life as a man.

In graduating young men who will change the world through lives of faith, character, and service, St. Michael’s College School brings integrity, unity, and healing to a fractured and uncertain world.

Whatever the role at St. Michael’s, it is more than a job – it is joining a community of likeminded colleagues who embrace the school’s values and deliver those values in everything that they do.

Working with us:

We take a whole-school approach to deliver an exceptional student experience.

To provide a modern learning environment with world-class facilities, St. Michael’s College School requires dedicated and collaborative employees with a variety of skills and abilities to support students. You may not be teaching our students, but your work still impacts their St. Michael’s College School experience.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation package
• Extended benefits paid by the school
• Access to professional development and educational opportunities
• Generous vacation programme (non-teaching staff)

Position Available:

The IT Network and Systems Administrator is responsible for planning, developing, installing, configuring, and maintaining corporate hardware, software, and related infrastructure. This includes creating plans to ensure functionality, data consistency, security, and usability of systems aligned with the organization’s priorities and enabling the over 1,000 faculty, staff, and students to do their work effectively. The IT Network and Systems Administrator is responsible for diagnosing and resolving performance issues to ensure optimal performance and reliability. They will also be accountable for planning updates and maintenance of hardware and software resources to mitigate limitations and combat obsolescence. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Reports to: Information Technology and Innovation Manager

Supervises: N/A

Start Date: January 2026
Work Location & Schedule: Role is located on-site at 1515 Bathurst Street, with regular working hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work is required to support school events and will be credited with lieu time, subject to manager pre-approval.

Internal Contacts: Students, School Employees

External Contacts: Parents and guardians, suppliers, visitors

Rate of Pay: Full-time: Annual salary range: $90,000 to $100,000.00.

Remuneration includes a comprehensive benefits package and a company-defined contribution pension programme.

Duties include:

System Management

• Manage and maintain the school’s IT infrastructure, including the school’s networks, servers, phone system, and cloud services, ensuring full resiliency with appropriate contingency for network connectivity and critical systems.
• Install, maintain, evaluate, and upgrade all network and system hardware and software.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues, providing timely solutions to minimize downtime.
• Manage and uphold all network connections to the internet and peripheral equipment.
• Assess system performance and conduct regular audits to ensure systems are operating as designed and identify areas for improvement.
• Test and install issued patches in conjunction with software providers, vendors, and other third parties.
• Manage required server room maintenance, including UPS batteries, racking, installing, decommissioning of physical servers, networking equipment, storage, HVAC, and cable management.
• PowerShell scripting for task automation, system configuration, and reporting.
• Monitor and research logs and systems/security warnings and errors, and resource monitoring, ensuring system architecture components work together seamlessly.

Network Infrastructure Management

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and cloud networks.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and reliability.
• Support local and remote operations with network setup and optimization.
• Maintain accurate documentation and inventory systems.
• Manage device lifecycle and license renewals.
• Lead and contribute to network upgrades and migrations.
• Align network solutions with business needs and project goals.

Cloud Networking (Azure)

• Design and deploy Azure networking solutions (e.g., VNet, NSG).
• Monitor and optimize cloud network performance and security.

System Security

• Develop, administer, and maintain policies and procedures to ensure the security and integrity of all systems and networks.
• Implement and manage security measures to safeguard sensitive information and protect against cyber threats.
• Ensure daily backup operations are complete and plan, perform, and assist with emergency recovery operations.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Conducts periodic disaster recovery tests and determines required follow-up actions.
• Oversee access management, SSO, and MFA enforcement across systems.
• Patch management, vulnerability remediation
• Implement and manage security best practices: Zero Trust Network Architecture, principle of least privilege, secrets management
• Microsoft 365 and Entra ID (Azure AD) administration, including identity management, access control, and service troubleshooting.
• Perform routine/scheduled audits of the systems.

Continuous Improvement

• Ensures availability, reliability, and scalability of systems and services.

• Working with the IT and Innovation Manager and based on a strong understanding of the emerging needs of faculty, staff and students, takes a proactive approach to researching and recommending improvements to the organization’s hardware, software, and associated infrastructure.
• Ensures hardware is adequately sized and configured; conducts capacity planning scenarios to meet future needs.
• Collaborate with internal IT professionals and external service providers to plan and execute system upgrades and expansions.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and recommend upgrades or enhancements to meet evolving needs.
• Develop and maintain expertise through professional development opportunities.

Other Duties

• Provide backup absence and surge capacity coverage for service desk staff.
• Act as a resource during IT projects and initiatives as required.Work with third-party vendors and service providers on projects and ongoing services.
• Other duties as assigned, including ad hoc requests.

What you bring to this role:

• A commitment to the vocation of Catholic education as it is embodied in the tradition of the Basilian Fathers and the mission and vision of St. Michael’s College School.

Technical Skills and Expertise:

• A university degree in computer science, software engineering, or computer engineering, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
  • Must have at least two of:
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
  • Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure (AZ800)
  • Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services (AZ801)
• Other certifications which will be an asset, include:
  • Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ104)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• A demonstrated ability to design and implement appropriate solutions and infrastructure changes based on the operational requirements of end users, project managers, and other stakeholders.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience working in an Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) driven environment and working knowledge of ITIL principles and processes.
• Minimum of three (3) years of direct work experience in systems administration, including Windows Server, Hyper-V, PowerShell, Office 365, Apple technology, networking devices, virtualization, security, and storage.
• Administrative experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems and software, standard application packages, imaging software, profile migration techniques, client computing hardware, peripherals, and general PC troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Strong knowledge and application of system design, installation, backup, recovery, storage management, methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Extensive experience administering applications and solutions, including Office 365, Antivirus, Intune (MDM), Service Desk solutions, and various desktop and enterprise platforms
• Proficiency in network operating systems, LAN characteristics, network topologies, components, protocols, and services such as TCP/IP, LDAP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, and router configurations.
• Possess a valid Ontario driver’s license with good driving history and can travel to school-managed remote sites as required.

Business Acumen, including:

• Consistently demonstrates a team and customer service-focused mindset
• Knowledge and application of service level agreements and customer service standards.
• Strong documentation skills, with the ability to write concise and accurate technical materials. Effective deadline management and project management skills.
• Strong time-management and multitasking skills to operate effectively in a demanding environment, including the ability to meet deadlines. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders using your excellent listening, written, and verbal skills.
• A reliable team member with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced educational environment.
• A passion for learning and integrating constructive feedback. 

How to apply:

Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to Human Resources at St. Michael’s College School by email to resume@smcsmail.com, indicating ‘IT Network and Systems Administrator’ in the subject line.

Deadline for this application is December 12, 2025, however, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please do not wait until the deadline to submit your application.

We thank all candidates in advance. However, we will contact only those selected for an interview. No phone calls or agencies, please.

To work at St. Michael’s College School, all employees are required to undergo a Police Vulnerable Sector Screening check.

St. Michael’s College School will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.