IT Hybrid Infrastructure Architect & Administrator

Position Summary

The IT Hybrid Infrastructure Architect and Administrator is a senior technical specialist position responsible for the design, implementation, and hands‑on administration of St. Lawrence College’s hybrid IT infrastructure, including enterprise cloud platforms and on‑premises data centre environments. The position requires advanced, specialized technical expertise and is accountable for the ongoing configuration, operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization of complex infrastructure services that support critical academic and administrative systems across the College.

The position operates with a high degree of independence and exercises substantial judgment in analyzing requirements, evaluating alternatives, and selecting appropriate hybrid hosting and infrastructure solutions. As the College’s primary subject matter expert for hybrid infrastructure services, the role defines and maintains enterprise and solution architectures, ensures infrastructure services and operations comply with established architectures, frameworks, policies, standards, procedures, and controls, and resolves complex technical issues with significant institutional impact. Through continuous hands‑on involvement, the position contributes directly to the security, reliability, resiliency, and sustainability of core IT services. Ongoing professional development, as well as knowledge sharing and collaboration within the College and the broader public sector IT community, are integral to maintaining the specialized expertise required for this role.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: A minimum of a 3-year Diploma in Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Programming, or Information Technology. Required Certifications in the following areas.

Cloud:

• Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
• Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate

On-Premises:

• VMware Certified Professional – vSphere Foundation Administrator (VCP-VVF)
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate

IT Service Management

• ITIL 3 Foundation

A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible IT Infrastructure experience, with hands-on Microsoft Azure administration and/or architecture, and VMware vSphere / vCenter administration in a production environment.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Strong and broad understanding of the various components of hybrid infrastructure required to deliver effective hybrid architecture including cloud services
• Networks
• Enterprise and web applications
• Storage and server infrastructure
• Data architecture and services
• Information security
• Software development
• Data centre environment
• Server and desktop virtualization
• Various client devices and technologies

Physical/Work Environment

The successful incumbent must have the ability to report to the work location and work temporarily from a remote location with reliable internet access, as approved by the College and in accordance with the college’s Telework Policy.

Salary and Terms

Admin Group: Pay Band 10: $88,985 - $111,230 per annum, commensurate on education and experience. In addition to the salary, the position is eligible for pay for performance.

Hours per week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full-time Administrative Position

Note: This posting is for an existing vacancy at St. Lawrence College. The College is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from members of the designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation and identity. SLC provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources. For alternative formats of position documents, contact View email address on ca.talent.com.

This job opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.