IT Systems Specialist- Network and Security Infrastructure #25-150 (Job opportunity)

Full-time Permanent–Recruitment #25-150 (Non-Union)

Division: Corporate Services
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: Main Office – 1300 Paris Street, Sudbury
Work Location Arrangement: Partial On-site
- The position requires a combination of regular on-site and remote work. Reasons and schedules can vary, but worker attends on-site regularly (for example, each week).
Please note as this position requires regular presence on site, candidates need to reside in Sudbury, Ontario, area or be willing to relocate to this area.
Salary: $95,186.00 – $108,781.40 Annually
Additional compensation:
- Relocation allowance (i.e. moving expenses) available.
- Comprehensive Benefits plan
- OMERS Pension

Position summary

Reporting to the Manager, Information Technology, the IT Systems Specialist- Network & Security Infrastructure is responsible for the design and support of the IT applications and server infrastructure, as well as IT security and network infrastructure, including the implementation, maintenance and on-going patching of the infrastructure, maintaining operating procedures, security policies, and ensuring the alignment of the infrastructure and applications with business needs and security best practices. The incumbent will also act as a liaison and advisor between the divisions/teams across the organization and the technology team, while ensuring information systems interoperability in accordance with agency policy.

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, evaluates and tests current and future technologies, tools, procedures and processes in order to support the planning and managing of the IT infrastructure.
Planning and configuration of network infrastructure including but not limited to VOIP phone systems, network switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, and network monitoring.
Collaborate and effectively communicate with teams/divisions to establish project plans and requirements for process improvement through technical and security systems and infrastructure enhancements.
Comprehensive knowledge of existing security policies, procedures, systems and processes, their relationship to each other and possible interfaces.
Knowledge of software applications and hardware based on user/operational/Ministry requirements. (Requires high level application access to confidential information).
Establish relationships with application, software and hardware vendors and their support teams. Diagnose problems and recommend corrective action. Report software and hardware failures to the appropriate vendor and record issues and problems. Consult with vendor support to request technical solutions to specific user needs.
Develops and implements change management, configuration management, problem management, data backups, security management and service monitoring procedures related to the IT infrastructure as well as the application and software environment as needed.
Communicate network systems, software, and application and systems problematic issues to key stakeholders and management.
Gather and analyze network and security requirements of assigned projects, assist in developing a secure design and transferring knowledge to the super-users within each area.
Provide support to the Manager IT to oversee and implement direction for all information services, applications, communications and computing services.
Provide escalated level support as required to staff and assist members of IT with solving complex network and application-related problems or where additional resources are required.
Performs administrative and other duties to support the function.
Provides input into the budget process upon request.
Working with IT Systems Specialist – Applications & Server Infrastructure, provide recommendations for developing, establishing and testing disaster recovery criteria for the restoration of enterprise applications and the server environment and implement as approved.
Provides back-up, primarily, to IT Systems Specialist – Applications & Server Infrastructure and other members of the Information Technology team, provides support to the Manager Information Technology to oversee and implement direction for all IT infrastructure.
Assist in testing recovery from off-site server room.
Administer application security access including creating security groups, user rights, and performing thorough security and audits as required.
In collaboration with IT Systems Specialist – Applications & Server Infrastructure, perform trend analysis for software and systems to improve or leverage these systems.
Monitoring and configuration of firewalls, network and other technologies for threats, vulnerabilities and unauthorized access (requires monitoring other staff and what they are doing on the network).

Requirements

Minimum 3-year degree or diploma in Computer Science or related discipline.
Suggested current certifications or equivalent: PCNSA, PCNSE, CISSP, Security +, CCNP Enterprise Infrastructure, Cisco Collaboration and/or, ITIL.
Must be familiar with cybersecurity frameworks, and security monitoring tools.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Information Technology with a minimum of 2 years supporting end-user applications and server environments including, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, routers, switches, firewalls, IP Phone systems (Cisco Unified Communications), VPN and network security and Python.
Experience with Microsoft Teams Phone is an asset.
Advanced network and, security administration, and intermediate systems administration.
Experience with administering next-generation firewalls, wireless access points, multi-layer switches, and routers is required.
Experience with XDR, SIEM, and SOAR tools is required.
Preference given to experience with Microsoft 365 Defender and Defender for Cloud.
Experience with administering Aruba Wireless Access Points, Palo Alto Firewall Appliances, and responding to security incidents and alerts in Defender XDR.
Preference given to hands-on experience with Dell OS9, PANOS, ArubaOS, Junos OS, and Cisco IOS.
Experience with SQL database administration and VMWare virtualization is an asset.
Experience with change management and advanced understanding of current computer software, applications and hardware.
Strong communication, troubleshooting and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated organizational, planning, time management and analytical skills.
The ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and assignments.
Ability to explore, assess and promote new methods and technologies.
Ability to work independently.
Demonstrated ability to function cooperatively in a multidisciplinary field.
Demonstrated organizational, planning and analytical skills.
Ability to explore, assess and promote new methods and technologies.
Advanced oral and written proficiency in English is essential.
Advanced oral and written proficiency in French is an asset.
Maintains current Ontario driver’s license and has access to a reliable vehicle.
Satisfactory police reference check is required.

Send resumés with cover letter to

Human Resources, Corporate Services Division
Public Health Sudbury & Districts
1300 Paris Street, Sudbury, ON P3E 3A3

Email: recruitment@phsd.ca

Please include the recruitment number in the subject line.
Please include cover letter and resumé in one PDF or Word document.

Application deadline

The posting will remain posted until filled.

To be considered for this position, applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Applications must include a WES/ICAS evaluation if degrees/diplomas were earned outside of Canada. Applications submitted without a WES/ICAS document will not be considered.

If contacted for an interview, and you require accommodation, please notify us by emailing recruitment@phsd.ca or calling 705.522.9200, ext. 570. We will work with you to meet your needs.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

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This item was last modified on November 24, 2025