IT & data jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 21, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,615
Employers: 1,273

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $98,516Across 246 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $48.86Across 82 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $119,163Across 55 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $57.29Across 11 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 5%125 listings
Hybrid: 39%1,018 listings
On-site: 56%1,452 listings

Not specified: 1% (20 listings)

Employers hiring include RBC (71), Royal Bank of Canada (50), TD (45).

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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STACK IT Recruitment
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STACK IT Recruitment

Linux Systems Administrator

Vaughan, ON, Canada

Pay: Base Salary: $90,000 – $110,000
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 4+ years of hands-on experience in systems administration, network administration or infrastructure engineering
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 1, 2026

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Original job description

Our client, a rapidly growing healthcare technology company supporting clinics across Canada and the U.S., is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to help strengthen and scale their IT operations.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of hybrid infrastructure spanning on-prem and cloud environments, ensuring performance, reliability, and automation at every level. From virtualization and networking to CI/CD and system monitoring, you’ll play a key role in maintaining a secure, high-availability environment that supports critical business systems.

💻 Who You Are

You’re a versatile IT professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys building resilient systems through automation. You bring a balance of hands-on technical skills, structured problem-solving, and a forward-thinking mindset. You’re comfortable managing both legacy and modernized platforms, ensuring infrastructure runs smoothly, efficiently, and securely.

📍 Work Type

Fully Onsite – 5 days a week in office
Location: Vaughan, ON
Vacancy Type: This is a newly created position

🎯 What You’ll Do (Your Superpowers)

Manage and maintain VMware, Proxmox, and Azure environments to ensure a stable, secure, and scalable infrastructure.
Administer and optimize enterprise network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, VLANs, VPNs, and wireless connectivity to ensure reliable network performance.
Configure and maintain pfSense, HAProxy, Cisco networking devices, and core network services (DNS, DHCP) to support high availability and secure connectivity.
Implement and maintain network security best practices, including firewall policies, segmentation, access controls, and secure remote connectivity.
Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployments using Ansible and related automation tools.
Oversee server hardware, NAS, and backup solutions, ensuring redundancy, disaster recovery, and data protection.
Administer and optimize Linux and Windows servers, performing patching, performance tuning, and troubleshooting across both systems and network environments.
Deploy and manage Docker and Kubernetes environments, improving application scalability and microservices performance.
Monitor infrastructure and network health using Grafana, Prometheus, and Zabbix, implementing proactive alerting, logging, and performance monitoring.
Manage and maintain MySQL, MongoDB, and SQLite databases with a focus on reliability, replication, backup, and performance optimization

⭐ What We’re Looking For (Our Wishlist)

4+ years of hands-on experience in systems administration, network administration or infrastructure engineering
Strong understanding of Linux server administration (required), with experience managing Windows environments
Strong networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, load balancers, and enterprise firewall administration
Proven skills in virtualization platforms such as VMware and Proxmox
Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting network infrastructure, including Cisco networking equipment, pfSense firewalls, and high-availability networking solutions
Experience implementing infrastructure and network security best practices, including segmentation, access controls, and secure remote connectivity
Experience working in cloud environments (Azure preferred), including hybrid or multi-site architectures
Experience managing databases (MySQL, MongoDB, SQLite) for performance and reliability
Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities with a focus on uptime, efficiency, and scalability
Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills
A proactive mindset, always looking for opportunities to improve reliability and automate repetitive tasks

🔥 What Makes This Role Exciting

Innovation & Impact – Work across cutting-edge cloud, virtualization, and infrastructure technologies to keep critical systems running efficiently
Autonomy & Ownership – Take the lead on infrastructure optimization, automation, and performance tuning projects
Continuous Learning – Expand your skills with modern tools and architectures across multiple environments
Collaborative Culture – Join a team that values curiosity, initiative, and innovation

Base Salary: $90,000 – $110,000
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation and personal days to maintain a healthy work-life balance
Health Spending Account & Dental Coverage: Flexible coverage to support your individual and family health needs
Culture & Team: Be a part of a supportive cross-functional team, that thrives on collaboration and innovation, where every member's ideas are valued and contribute to shared goals and success

📩 Ready to Elevate Your IT Career? Apply Now!

At STACK IT Recruitment, we connect top technical talent with standout opportunities across Canada. If you meet at least 70% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply - we’d love to chat!

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Responsibilities

The Linux Systems Administrator will manage and scale hybrid infrastructure across on-prem and cloud environments, ensuring high availability and performance. Responsibilities include automating infrastructure provisioning, administering network security, and maintaining server and database health.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 4 years of experience in systems or network administration with strong proficiency in Linux and virtualization platforms. The role requires hands-on expertise in networking, cloud environments, and infrastructure automation tools.

Skills

Linux administration
Network administration
VMware
Proxmox
Azure
Ansible
Docker
Kubernetes
TCP/IP
Firewall administration
Database management
MySQL
MongoDB
Grafana
Prometheus
Zabbix

Benefits

Paid time off
Health spending account
Dental coverage

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Keywords

Linux
Systems Administration
Network Administration
VMware
Proxmox
Azure
Ansible
Docker
Kubernetes
TCP/IP
Firewall
MySQL
MongoDB
SQLite
Grafana
Prometheus
Zabbix
Infrastructure as Code
CI/CD
Virtualization
Cloud Computing
Hybrid Infrastructure
Network Security
Automation
High Availability
Disaster Recovery
System Monitoring
Cisco
pfSense
HAProxy

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