System & Network Administration Lead

Who we are

At Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, we believe education is more than the pursuit of knowledge
- it is a catalyst for transformation. Our mission, grounded in democratizing education, is to create access for learners from every background and empower them to achieve their aspirations and advance their careers.

We are committed to delivering rigorous, flexible programs that are both personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding, while contributing to the betterment of society. Since 2004, Yorkville has been among Canada’s few private, for-profit, fully accredited degree-granting universities, with campuses in Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick. Together with Toronto Film School,

we offer
creative and academic pathways at both the college and university levels, cultivating a multidisciplinary environment where innovation and the arts converge.

Our community is vibrant and diverse. Many of our learners are adults balancing education with careers and personal commitments. Every member of our team – whether in teaching, operations, or technology – is dedicated to removing barriers and expanding access. Together, we deliver flexible, industry-informed learning that leads to meaningful opportunities.

At our core is human connection – guiding people to reimagine their futures in a community defined by opportunity, creativity, and growth.

Who we need

Reporting to the Director IT Security and Infrastructure we are hiring an System & Network Administration Lead to join our IT Operations team. As our new System & Network Administration Lead, you will lead the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and evolution of our cloud and on-premises infrastructure across a multi-site environment. You will take hands-on ownership of Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows Server and virtual machines, network infrastructure, firewalls, and infrastructure automation, ensuring our systems are reliable, secure, scalable, and performing effectively. Working closely with IT Operations, Network, Security, and external partners, you will lead infrastructure upgrades and improvements, strengthen operational practices, and act as the senior escalation point for complex infrastructure issues.

This is an existing full-time role, working 2 days remotely and 3 days on-site at 85 Richmond Street West, with a move to our new headquarters at 120 Bloor Street East in Fall 2026.

What's in it for you

Ownership and impact. You will take meaningful ownership of the infrastructure that supports a growing, multi-site organization, working across Azure, Microsoft 365, servers, virtualization, networking, and security. This is an opportunity to strengthen how core infrastructure is managed, introduce greater consistency and automation, and directly influence the reliability, performance, and security of the technology environment.

Technical breadth and modernization. You will work across cloud and on-premises technologies, giving you the opportunity to solve complex infrastructure challenges rather than being limited to one area. You will deepen your expertise across Azure, Microsoft 365, PowerShell automation, Windows Server, virtualization, firewalls, and networking while contributing to upgrades, migrations, infrastructure improvements, and emerging technology initiatives.

Growth and leadership. You will join an IT Operations team where you can expand both your technical influence and leadership capabilities. As the infrastructure environment and team practices continue to evolve, you will have opportunities to lead projects, mentor technical team members, strengthen operational practices, and take on broader ownership.

As our new System & Network Administration Lead, you will:

• Manage cloud and Microsoft environments. You will manage, maintain, and optimize Azure infrastructure and Microsoft 365 environments, including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Entra ID, and OneDrive. You will apply industry best practices and security standards to strengthen performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Automate and improve. You will develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate Azure infrastructure management, deployments, configuration, and routine operational tasks. You will identify opportunities to reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and strengthen infrastructure practices.
• Maintain and modernize infrastructure. You will plan and execute Windows Server and virtual machine upgrades, migrations, patching, and ongoing maintenance across cloud and on-premises environments. You will monitor performance, proactively identify issues, and help ensure systems remain available, secure, and effective as needs evolve.
• Strengthen network operations. You will configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade network infrastructure, including Azure and Enterpri