Jump Host Admin, Toronto

Duration:

6 to 12 months contract with potential extensions

Location:

Toronto, ON

Job Overview The Engineering team is seeking a skilled Jump Host Administrator to support secure mediated access into Design Center Lab environments. This role will focus on provisioning and administering VM-based jump hosts, managing secure user access, and maintaining network connectivity and segmentation controls across lab environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in network administration, secure access management, and lab infrastructure support, with the ability to work in controlled and security-sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

Provision and administer VM-based Jump Hosts supporting secure access to engineering lab environments

Manage:

Switching and routing configurations

VLAN provisioning and segmentation

Firewall rules and connectivity controls

Support secure SSH/RDP access and integration with Active Directory (AD) and RBAC controls

Implement and maintain MFA and PAM (Privileged Access Management) controls

Support endpoint patching and system hardening activities

Enforce NAC/ClearPass onboarding and network access policies

Collaborate with GSA, Site IT, and infrastructure teams to support export-control approval workflows

Troubleshoot connectivity, access, and infrastructure-related issues

Maintain operational documentation and access procedures

Qualifications Must-Have Skills

Strong hands-on experience in:

Network administration (switching/routing)

Firewall rule management

VLAN provisioning and segmentation

Experience with ClearPass/NAC onboarding and access controls

Experience managing SSH/RDP connectivity and secure remote access

Knowledge of AD integration, RBAC, MFA, and PAM controls

Experience supporting lab or engineering environments

Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with VM provisioning and virtualization platforms

Familiarity with export-control or regulated access environments

Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or hardware-focused organizations

Understanding of endpoint patching and system hardening best practices

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