We are seeking Senior System Administrators to support the modernization and ongoing management of a large-scale Microsoft Azure and M365 environment. The organization is currently advancing its digital infrastructure by upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11, managing over 1,200 devices through Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), and preparing for a transition from M365 E3 to E5 licensing.
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These roles will play a key part in ensuring the security, compliance, and efficiency of the Azure and M365 platforms while supporting governance frameworks and implementing guardrails to align with federal standards.
Advantages
Work with a modern Microsoft environment including Azure, M365, and MECM
Hands-on role in a strategic upgrade initiative (Windows 10 → Windows 11, E3 → E5 licensing)
Opportunity to implement security guardrails and governance practices in line with government standards
Collaborate with diverse teams including IT Security, IM specialists, and Microsoft partner resources
Support both operational continuity and forward-looking platform enhancements
Responsibilities
Support and maintain the organization’s Microsoft Azure and M365 environment
Assist in analyzing, troubleshooting, configuring, implementing, and supporting new features and capabilities
Implement Azure Guardrails to enforce compliance with governance and security policies
Leverage M365 Playbooks to streamline deployment, enhance productivity, and align with best practices
Package and automate application updates (transition from manual updates to PatchMyPC)
Support device management within MECM (1,200+ workstations, Windows 11 migration)
Work closely with internal teams and external partners (e.g., Shared Services Canada, Microsoft support, IT security teams)
Provide technical recommendations and support for the E3 → E5 licensing transition
Qualifications
Proven experience as a System Administrator supporting M365 and Azure environments
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM) for device and update management
Demonstrated experience implementing security guardrails, compliance standards, and governance frameworks
Experience in Windows 10/11 workstation management and enterprise migrations
Hands-on knowledge of Azure Active Directory, Teams, Exchange Online, and related M365 services
Summary
Experience configuring and supporting PatchMyPC or similar automation solutions
Familiarity with federal IT standards, governance, and security frameworks
Previous experience collaborating with multi-stakeholder teams in large organizations
Bilingualism (English and French) considered an asset
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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We are seeking Senior System Administrators to support the modernization and ongoing management of a large-scale Microsoft Azure and M365 environment. The organization is currently advancing its digital infrastructure by upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11, managing over 1,200 devices through Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), and preparing for a transition from M365 E3 to E5 licensing.
These roles will play a key part in ensuring the security, compliance, and efficiency of the Azure and M365 platforms while supporting governance frameworks and implementing guardrails to align with federal standards.
Advantages
Work with a modern Microsoft environment including Azure, M365, and MECM
Hands-on role in a strategic upgrade initiative (Windows 10 → Windows 11, E3 → E5 licensing)
Opportunity to implement security guardrails and governance practices in line with government standards
Collaborate with diverse teams including IT Security, IM specialists, and Microsoft partner resources
Support both operational continuity and forward-looking platform enhancements
Responsibilities
Support and maintain the organization’s Microsoft Azure and M365 environment
...
Assist in analyzing, troubleshooting, configuring, implementing, and supporting new features and capabilities
Implement Azure Guardrails to enforce compliance with governance and security policies
Leverage M365 Playbooks to streamline deployment, enhance productivity, and align with best practices
Package and automate application updates (transition from manual updates to PatchMyPC)
Support device management within MECM (1,200+ workstations, Windows 11 migration)
Work closely with internal teams and external partners (e.g., Shared Services Canada, Microsoft support, IT security teams)
Provide technical recommendations and support for the E3 → E5 licensing transition
Qualifications
Proven experience as a System Administrator supporting M365 and Azure environments
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM) for device and update management
Demonstrated experience implementing security guardrails, compliance standards, and governance frameworks
Experience in Windows 10/11 workstation management and enterprise migrations
Hands-on knowledge of Azure Active Directory, Teams, Exchange Online, and related M365 services
Summary
Experience configuring and supporting PatchMyPC or similar automation solutions
Familiarity with federal IT standards, governance, and security frameworks
Previous experience collaborating with multi-stakeholder teams in large organizations
Bilingualism (English and French) considered an asset
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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