System Administrator (Networking & Azure)

System Administrator(Networking & Azure)

Full Time

Why STARS
At STARS we come to work every day with a purposeto save lives. Whether you work in the aircraft or at one of our six bases everyone at STARS plays a vital role in helping to provide critical care anywhere. Since flying our first mission in 1985 we have never lost sight of what is most important our VIPS or Very Important Patients. Each year we fly over 3000 missions providing world-class critical medical care whenever and wherever we are needed and every team member contributes to helping that VIP. We are a lifeline to the community when time and clinical expertise can make all the difference.

We are currently looking for a System Administrator at our Calgary base in the I.T. department.

While you may not be flying the helicopter or providing patient care as a member of STARS IT team you will play an important role in STARS life-saving mission. Be part of something bigger. Be part of our team.

Position Summary:
STARS is seeking a highly skilled System Administratorto assist in the design implementation and maintenance of our hybrid infrastructure. This role is perfect for a technical leader who bridges the gap between traditional networking and modern cloud architecture that will help modernize STARS infrastructure and setting us up for the future. You will be responsible for ensuring the stability and security of our infrastructure while delivering results at speed but not sacrificing quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Infrastructure

• Architect & Manage:Design and deploy scalable cloud solutions including Virtual Machines Managed SQLInstances and app services. (Azure experience is relevant and multi-cloud experience is beneficial.)
• Optimization:Monitor performance and cost-efficiency using cloud advisor tools; implement automation using tools such as Bicep PowerShell Azure CLI or Terraform.
• Identity Management:Manage Entra ID including Conditional Access policies MFA and SSO integrations.

Network Engineering & Security

• Hybrid Connectivity:Build and maintain secure connectivity such asSite-to-Site VPNs and Azure ExpressRoute.
• Network Security:Manage enterprise firewalls Load Balancers and WAFs to ensure zero-trust architecture.
• Performance Tuning:Troubleshoot complex routing issues latency and throughput bottlenecks across both LAN/WAN and cloud environments.

Systems Administration & Support

• Architect & Manage: Design and maintain virtualizationenvironments including on-prem or IAAS environments.
• Infrastructure Health:Act as the Tier 3 escalation point for the Desktop Support team and junior admins.
• Standards & Documentation:Create high-level architecture diagrams and maintain documentation for server/application flows clearly distinguishing between Dev Train and Prod environments.
• Governance:Lead the Change Controlprocess ensuring all infrastructure modifications are rigorously tested and documented to prevent service outages.

Requirements:

• Cloud:Proven experience with cloudsystem architecture and network architecture.
• Networking:Deep knowledge of network design TCP/IP DNS DHCP BGP SD-WAN and VPNs. Proficiency with Palo Alto and Cisco firewalls.
• Virtualization:Strong background in virtualization solutions such as VMware Proxmox or similar. Linux networking and system administration is a valuable bonus.
• Scripting:Proficiency in shell scriptingfor automating repetitive tasks and configuration.
• Databases:Experience managing connection limits and system-level performance for databases including Azure Managed Instances andSQL Server.

Qualifications:

• Experience:5 years in a System/Network Administration role with at least 2 years focused on cloud infrastructure.
• Education:Bachelors degree in Computer Science IT or equivalent experience.
• Certifications:AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) or AZ-305 (Solutions Architect) is beneficial. CCNA/CCNP is a major plus.
• Communication: Effective respectful positive communication that accelerates mutual understanding and team trust. Ability to mentor junior staff and translate complex technical concepts into understandable language for various audiences.
• Discipline: Excellent at planning self-management and fostering individual and team accountability. Ambitious to create results quickly with a strong commitment to Quality Improvement (QI) and operational excellence.

What we offer:
At STARS every day we come to work with a purpose to save lives. Maybe thats your purpose too.

We provide a strong total reward offering inclusive of a salary tailored to your education and experience comprehensive organization-paid health and dental benefits free parking and more. But the real reward is joining a legacy a legacy of lives saved of hope in the face of the unimaginable and of pride in making a difference.

When you join STARS you become part of a community that knows were stronger together. It takes a team to deliver the highest standards of care and we need you to help us be our best.
Elevate your career. Be part of something bigger. Be part of STARS.

How to Apply/Deadline to apply:
If you are the person we are looking for and would like to make a difference with your career please make sure to apply by closing date: February 10th 2026

Want to learn more
Looking to support life-saving missions from a business perspective See how our Corporate Services team helps STARS run efficiently and effectively. Learn More About Corporate Services

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