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Apply By: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Senior Systems Admin Analyst Network Management (Firewall)

Job ID: 247745

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Division:

GovTechON - Infrastructure Technology Services

City:

Guelph, Kingston, North Bay, Oshawa, Peterborough, St Catharines, Thunder Bay, Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary - up to 18 months with possible extension

Job code:

17160 - Systems Officer 5

Salary:

$1,628.82 - $2,104.14 Per week*

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Help shape the future of enterprise network security!

Bring your technical expertise to the Infrastructure Technology Services (ITS) Division where you can recommend and implement network firewall management platforms, tools and options to enhance network operations in a mission-critical, multi platform and multi protocol environment. You'll provide specialized technical leadership, support complex firewall projects, and help maintain the performance and security of critical government technology services.

About the job

In this role, you will:

- Provide technical leadership and coordination for network firewall management, administration configuration and maintenance.
- Deliver ongoing client service and support for stakeholder relations.
- Oversee the ongoing day-to-day change in firewall configuration and maintenance activity and provide Tier 3 client service for firewall related activities.
- Offer specialized technical expertise and make recommendations for improvements to sustain a smooth network firewall environment.
- Provide leadership in planning resources, coordinating, evaluating and reporting on specialized technical aspects of multiple concurrent or sequential projects.
- Provide specialized technical mentoring for network administration staff.
- Perform project, operational and service administration activities (e.g. scheduling and assigning work, monitoring costs).

What you bring to the team

Technical Skills:

You have:

- experience in a Tier-3 firewall operational role to recommend, configure, implement and troubleshoot advanced physical and logical network firewall platforms
- expert knowledge of current network security systems design and architecture techniques, standards and best practices for firewall maintenance and administration in support of multi-tiered application environments
- knowledge of system/server operations, development and related technologies
- the ability to apply root cause analysis skills to develop and provide senior-level leadership with solutions

Leadership and Project Management Skills:

You have:

- team leadership skills to balance competing needs against available resources within cross-functional technical teams
- knowledge of effective technical change management
- knowledge of client needs and the business setting to define the technical scope of work, develop request for proposal (RFP) specifications and assist in negotiating service level agreements
- experience planning and coordinating plans, schedules, and activities of multiple concurrent or sequential projects
- experience providing technical guidance,



instruction, monitoring progress, problem-solving, and reporting to management with recommendations

Customer Service and Relationship Management:

You have:

- the ability to provide ongoing client service regarding operational, technical, and service aspects of stakeholder relations
- experience managing problems effectively while maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders
- experience developing and encouraging teamwork, positive morale, and high performance within cross-functional teams
- experience managing relationships and providing appropriate support to a variety of stakeholders and/or clients

Research and Analytical Skills:

You have:

- proven analytical skills to identify, isolate and resolve complex multi-platform firewall operational issues
- the ability to provide expertise for developing functional firewall security solutions and provide management with recommendations and proposals regarding continuous improvement of operational firewall services
- strong planning and assessment skills to ensure that firewall and network operations and services are scheduled, monitored and evaluated
- strong judgement to make timely and appropriately researched and evaluated recommendations

Communication Skills:

You have:

- experience writing, explaining, and presenting complex technical reports and recommendations for diverse audiences
- experience instructing vendors and providing draft procedures
- written communication skills to develop operational documents, reports and training materials

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer





The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

- a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
- flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
- many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
- comprehensive benefits that look after your holistic wellness needs
- base salary that aligns to market trends with scheduled salary progression
- tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
- a modern, friendly, and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

Apply by: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 200 First Ave W, North Bay, North Region or 1 Stone Rd W, Guelph, West Region or 301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region or 17 Gable Ln, Kingston, East Region or 33 King St W, Oshawa, Central Region or 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region or 1000 Southgate Dr, Guelph, West Region or 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region

Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Information Technology

Posted on:

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Note:

- T-MG-247745/26

How to apply:

- You must apply online.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

📌 Senior Systems Admin Analyst Network Management (Firewall) (Toronto)
🏢 Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
📍 Toronto