Position Title: Network/Systems Analyst Position Type: Regular/Full time – *OPSEU represented Reporting to: Manager, Infrastructure and Security This posting is applicable to: Internal/External Applicants Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) is a Crown agency responsible for skilled trades certification in Ontario, which includes: Establishing apprenticeship programs, including training standards, curriculum standards and certification exams. Administering apprenticeship programs , including approving apprentices and sponsors, registering training agreements and assessing applications for apprenticeship program completion. Issuing certificates of apprenticeship to completed Ontario apprentices.

Assessing experience and qualifications of individuals who have not completed an apprenticeship program in Ontario. Maintaining a Public Register of people authorized to work in compulsory trades. Researching apprenticeships and the trades.

Reporting to the Manager of Security and Infrastructure, the Senior Network/System Analyst is responsible for the design, implementation, support, maintenance and continuous improvement of all Skilled Trades Ontario’s network (Azure cloud and M365 all infrastructure services) and security infrastructure including but not limited to the Azure cloud and M365 environments. This includes all aspects of the infrastructure including M365, computing capacity, network efficiency and performance, Identity and access management, automation, and security apparatus and systems. Adhere and maintain Meeting established SLAs as well as maintaining all regulatory compliance and best practice across the enterprise.

The analyst will serve as an subject matter expert for the Azure cloud and M365 infrastructure services. Provide advanced support for all STO systems and other IT teams to meet their objectives. Implement the design, test, deploy,



and manage all Azure resources including but not limited to Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Application Gateways, Load Balancers, and Azure Firewall and third-party Azure add-ons.

Assist with the automate infrastructure deployments using ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform. Monitor and report to IT management all system capacity, performance, issues and errors using Azure and other tools to meet established SLA and regulatory compliance. Capture and analyze system performance with Azure Log Analytics, Application Insights and other tools to optimize performance and prevent unplanned service interruptions and system intrusions.

Maintain all technical system documentation, standards and enforcing industry best practices. Microsoft 365 & SharePoint technical system integrations This includes the Dynamics 365, Office 365, MS Power platform, Purview and all included offerings Support the deployment, configuration, and technical system upgrades of the Microsoft 365 service platform. Monitor and enforce policies, standards, best practices for Microsoft 365 systems Provide system level technical support and collaborate with other IT teams to meet business stakeholder’s requirement.

Enforce and maintain configuration, security, operational technical documentation.

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Security and regulatory management, Enforce and maintain current security best practices to meet all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements Enforce security best practices for network and VM using Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and Azure Policy.



implement and update controls to meet ITS security requirements.

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Industry (PCI) compliance and organizational and regulatory standards. Monitor and remedi some vulnerabilities across all STO network and infrastructure Maintain and periodically test backup and disaster recovery solutions on both Azure and M365 services. Test and update disaster recovery plans regularly.

Provide input into business continuity planning Act as first escalation point for complex Azure and Microsoft 365 incidents Work with application, support, security, and networking teams to deliver reliable and secure solutions Innovation & Continuous Improvement Evaluate and recommend new network, infrastructure services to improve efficiency, scalability, security and cost-effectiveness. Performs proof-of-concept projects and prepare business cases for cloud improvement, modernization and other continuous improvement initiatives. Degree or diploma in Information Technology or related field. ~6+ years of IT infrastructure experience, with at least 3+ years specializing in Microsoft Azure. ~ Microsoft Azure certifications: Proven track record leading Azure infrastructure deployments and enterprise cloud projects. ~ GO-ITS Information Technology Standards Ontario Digital and Data Directive Enterprise Risk Management Directive Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure services: Compute, Networking, Storage, Security, and Monitoring Working knowledge with Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure would be an asset Comprehensive health and dental benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS Health with employee perks Phone Screening Skilled Trades Ontario embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Skilled Trades Ontario’s Accommodation #

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