IT & data jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 18, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,666
Employers: 1,282

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $97,875Across 249 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $50.72Across 85 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $117,351Across 54 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $57.93Across 12 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 5%127 listings
Hybrid: 39%1,036 listings
On-site: 56%1,483 listings

Not specified: 1% (20 listings)

Employers hiring include RBC (75), Royal Bank of Canada (58), TD (48).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

IT & data jobs in Canada

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Cognizant

IT Support Lead

Mississauga, ON, Canada

Full-time

The base salary for this position ranges between $64000 to $74500 per year.

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Responsibilities

The IT Support Lead manages daily infrastructure operations, including server, network, cloud, and end-user computing support. They also oversee service management processes, vendor relationships, and lead technical teams to ensure high availability and performance of business-critical systems.

Requirements

Candidates must possess strong technical expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and various networking and cloud technologies. The role requires proven leadership capabilities to manage support teams, drive incident resolution, and ensure compliance with ITIL best practices.

Experience

5 to 10 years

Working hours

40 hours per week

Job type

Full-time

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Windows Server Administration
Active Directory
Group Policy
DNS
DHCP
TCP/IP Networking
Microsoft 365 Administration
Azure Active Directory
VMware
Hyper-V
Storage & Backup
SCCM
MECM
Microsoft Intune
JAMF
ServiceNow

Benefits

Performance-based bonus
Health benefits
Wellbeing programs

Minimum pay

$64,000

Maximum pay

$74,500

Pay currency

CAD

Pay period

YEAR

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

IT Infrastructure
Windows Server
Active Directory
Group Policy
DNS
DHCP
TCP/IP
Microsoft 365
Azure Active Directory
Entra ID
VMware
Hyper-V
Storage
Backup
SCCM
MECM
Microsoft Intune
JAMF
ServiceNow
ITIL
Incident Management
Disaster Recovery
Business Continuity
Networking
Cloud Services
Security Operations
Datacenter Services
Vendor Management
Leadership
Infrastructure Transformation

Original job description

As an IT Infrastructure Support Lead you will make an impact by leading the day-to-day operations, support, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the organization's IT infrastructure. This role acts as the primary operational lead for End User Computing (EUC), Server Infrastructure, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Networking, Cloud Services, Security Operations, Datacenter Services, and Service Management processes.

The position requires strong technical expertise combined with leadership capabilities to manage support teams, drive incident resolution, coordinate with vendors and technical tower leads, and ensure high availability of business-critical systems. The Infrastructure Support Lead will also play a key role in infrastructure transformation initiatives

In This Role, You Will Own The Following

Infrastructure Operations Management

Lead daily IT infrastructure operations across server, storage, network, cloud, end-user computing, collaboration platforms, and security services.
Ensure availability, reliability, and performance of critical infrastructure components.
Manage infrastructure support activities to meet agreed SLAs and operational KPIs.
Coordinate support across multiple technology towers and service providers.
Provide leadership during critical incidents and major outage situations.
Oversee desktop, laptop, mobile device, printer, and collaboration tool support operations.
Lead deployment, patching, imaging, software distribution, and asset lifecycle management activities.
Manage support for Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint environments.
Support the development and testing of Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Plans (BCP).
Oversee Windows and Linux server environments.
Coordinate server provisioning, patch management, upgrades, and decommissioning activities.
Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and identity management services.
Ensure infrastructure is maintained according to security and compliance requirements.
support for LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, firewalls, load balancers, and network security devices.
Manage datacenter operations, including racks, cabling, power, environmental monitoring, and equipment installations.

Service Management & Governance

Lead Incident, Problem, Change, and Request Management processes.
Drive root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
Participate in CAB (Change Advisory Board) reviews.
Develop and maintain service reports, dashboards, and executive status updates.
Ensure compliance with ITIL best practices.

Team Leadership

Lead infrastructure support engineers and onsite support teams.
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and performance coaching.
Manage resource planning, workload balancing, and skill development.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of infrastructure personnel.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Manage relationships with infrastructure vendors and service providers.
Coordinate hardware procurement and service delivery activities.
Coordinate infrastructure recovery exercises.

Work model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Mississauga, ON.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What You Need To Have To Be Considered

Windows Server Administration
Active Directory & Group Policy
DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP Networking
Microsoft 365 Administration
Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
VMware / Hyper-V
Storage & Backup Technologies
SCCM / MECM
Microsoft Intune
JAMF
Windows 10/11 Administration
Device Lifecycle Management
ServiceNow

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We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Total Compensation

We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $64000 to $74500 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Apply by Oct 17, 2026

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