Systems Administrator, Information Technology - Full Time - Markham Stouffville
Oak Valley HealthRole Overview
Oak Valley Health is hiring a mid-level Systems Administrator, Information Technology - Full Time - Markham Stouffville. This is a full-time role in CA. Part of Oak Valley Health's Qa hiring, posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Land Acknowledgement
Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty. Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations. Who You Are
You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills The Systems Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, managing and maintaining the hospital’s Digital Health infrastructure and systems. Systems Infrastructure Management and Building
Provide installation, configuration, and testing of service packs, hotfixes and new software releases of the Windows server and client operating systems SCCM/MECM architecture, administration, and optimization Conduct ongoing performance monitoring, optimization and security hardening of all servers Troubleshoot to isolate system problems to servers, clients, software, or the network Support the installation and configuration of hardware and software supporting server and client computers and devices as needed Work with vendors, system owners and other Digital Health team members to research, configure and test specialized system setup for new systems Set-up and maintain core infrastructure servers such as DNS, DHCP, MFA, AD, ADFS etc. Configure, monitor and test backup systems and procedures (Dell PPDM/Cyber Vault) Assist in utilizing technical and security knowledge to review policies and procedures for the department and hospital Assist with planning the installation of applications that are installed on Windows server and client platforms Develop, test and implement updates to applications, operating systems and utility packages that are installed on servers and clients Monitor and respond to security events based on current established protocols and procedures Document all aspects of system and infrastructure configuration and maintain procedures related to the same Proven expertise in Windows and Linux Server environments Responsible for operating systems image creation and security hardening Proficiency in server and desktop virtualization. Expertise in office M365 and Azure tenant set up and maintenance Systems Monitoring
Monitoring of all hospital systems (Exchange/M365 E‑mail, SharePoint, Teams, MFA/2FA, ADFS, VMware hosts, SAN infrastructure, EDR systems, Email Security systems, Network Infrastructure, SHINE Meditech Infrastructure, external links to other facilities) Installs and coordinates installation and configuration of new software releases/upgrades to operating systems and applications software resident on host systems; ensuring compatibility of software applications within current operating environment Monitors test backup processes for all systems Monitors each system for system‑specific security issues and backup system compliance, using standard tools such as Microsoft System Centre Operation Manager and Microsoft System Centre Configuration Manager Ensures that the organization is protected by maintaining adequate software licensing and supervising audits of software license compliance Documents all aspects of systems configuration, standards and maintains department policies and procedures related to the same Monitors the life cycle of infrastructure and provides recommendations on upgrade paths and work with vendors to provide budgetary pricing Network and System Security
Assists in design and monitor the security of the Hospital’s network and systems based on policies and standards set by Cyber leadership Investigates, reports and responds to possible policy violations and breaches as specified Monitors security discussion forums, designs system security to avoid breaches, and promptly installs software patches related to system security as they are made available Responsible for maintenance of the enterprise security systems including but not limited to SIEM logging, EDR, email security etc. Documents all aspects of Active Directory and system security infrastructure and maintains department policies and procedures related to the same Project Management
Assists in coordinating and implementing projects through the phases of consulting with end users, selection, project planning, acquisition, implementation, testing, training and documentation Projects typically require extensive communication with external partners to exchange technical data and end users for notification of changes to systems Provides technical expertise in the evaluation of responses, contract management, budget preparation, verification of equipment delivery and completion of work Documents project progress and communicates key milestones to Digital Health leadership What You Bring To Oak Valley Health
10+ years in system administration A degree in a related IT field is preferred Strong security knowledge is important (best practices / least privilege) Hospital system experience is highly desirable Recent certifications such as Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Cisco Certified Network Associate/Professional, VMware Certified Professional or Citrix Certified Advanced Administrator is preferred ITIL v4.0 Foundation Certification preferred Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Systems and network management including administration, configuration, protocols (TCP/IP), storage and fault management Advanced knowledge of VMWare, M365, VDI platforms such as AVD Strong knowledge of centralized backup systems and best practice Experience scripting in PowerShell, VBS and batch files Demonstrated communication, negotiation and superior people skills A customer service focus and the ability to work independently and professionally managing multiple projects Excellent project management skills Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required Work Schedule
Primarily days with evening and weekend on‑call as required. Please note schedules may change based on operational needs. Compensation
BAND G Range: $50.41 – $61.89 Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement
Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources. We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDI.
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Where is the Systems Administrator, Information Technology - Full Time - Markham Stouffville position at Oak Valley Health located?
This position is based in CA. Oak Valley Health has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Systems Administrator, Information Technology - Full Time - Markham Stouffville at Oak Valley Health earn?
Oak Valley Health has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Systems Administrator, Information Technology - Full Time - Markham Stouffville role at Oak Valley Health posted?
This role was posted on May 31, 2026 (8 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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