Technical Specialist

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Princess Margaret Research MaRS South Tower
Department: Research
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Hours: 37.5 Hours/Week
Shift: Day Shift
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: November 14 2025

Position Summary:
The Technical Specialist will work within a new cutting-edge research program focused on accelerating early-stage drug discovery through data generation to support machine learning in ligand discovery. Reporting to the Principal Investigator the Technical Specialist will play a central role in supporting the computational IT and data science network of the program. We work closely with academic institutions pharmaceutical companies and technology leaders to develop innovative tools and platforms that make biomedical research faster more collaborative and more impactful. This open science milestone-driven program seeks to revolutionize and democratize drug discovery to advance human health.

Apply now and help us redefine how new medicines are discovered!

Duties:

• Management of sub-contractors to support Linux and Windows servers.
• Design implement maintain and back up virtualized servers and GPU-based high-performance computing (HPC) systems.
• Develop and support automated software deployment tools for Windows desktops and manage wireless network infrastructure.
• Administer monitor and troubleshoot LAN/WAN Windows Linux and macOS systems to ensure reliable performance and uptime.
• Provide responsive technical support to researchers and resolve system network and instrument PC issues efficiently.
• Monitor network performance identify bottlenecks and coordinate with IT and Facilities for hardware upgrades and network expansion projects.
• Implement and maintain network security access controls and institutional IT policies in collaboration with central IT and security teams.
• Manage virtualization and license servers ensuring proper configuration updates and documentation.
• Support scientific software deployment including installation of open-source and commercial tools for data analysis and machine learning.
• Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g. OS updates virtualization platforms GPU computing) and recommend improvements.
• Conduct research on network products and standards to inform procurement and long-term planning.
• Perform additional related duties and participate in ongoing professional development as required.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline; post-graduate certifications in Network and Systems Administration (CompTIA Network/Security/Server CCNA Microsoft Azure Administrator AWS SysOps ITIL Red Hat/Linux Essentials).
• Proven expertise in network and systems administration including LAN/WAN VPN firewalls routers virtualization (VMware Hyper-V) Active Directory and Windows/Linux server environments.
• Skilled in storage backup and disaster recovery (RAID NAS/SAN Backup Exec Veritas).
• Strong focus on security management such as endpoint protection patching access control and incident response.
• Experience with LIMS platforms and scientific equipment integration; familiarity with GLP and HIPAA compliance.
• Knowledge of database and cloud environments (MySQL MS SQL Oracle Azure AWS HPC).
• Proficient in scripting and automation (Python PowerShell Bash Perl) and tools such as Chef and Ansible.
• Comprehensive understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP DNS SSH SMTP SNMP VPN).
• Excellent troubleshooting documentation and communication skills with emphasis on user support and regulated environments.

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals and researchers in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills
Dhcp,SQL,Active Directory,VOIP,VMware,Customer Service,Windows,Trouble Shooting,Java,VPN,Sharepiont,hardware,Dns,Technical Support,Software Applications
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1