IT Infrastructure Administrator

Stella-Jones; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

Life/AD&D

Disability coverage

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus

RRSP match

Share purchase plan

Job summary

Stella-Jones in Montreal seeks a skilled IT Infrastructure Administrator to design, deploy, and manage a hybrid on‑premises and cloud environment spanning Windows Server, AWS and Azure. You will maintain secure Microsoft 365, implement backups and disaster recovery, oversee networking, security, and documentation, and act as a lead for complex infrastructure issues across North America.

The role requires five+ years of experience, strong scripting, and a proactive approach to reliability and

Qualifications

• Five or more years of IT infrastructure administration experience.
• Expert knowledge of Windows Server administration, Active Directory, and Group Policy.
• Hands-on experience managing AWS and Azure production environments.
• Strong TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, WAN/LAN troubleshooting.
• Microsoft 365 tenant management and administration.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities under pressure.
• Experience with Zscaler and knowledge of ZTNA.
• Experience with routers, switches and firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Server Administration: Manage, maintain, and patch Windows Server environments.
• Cloud Operations: Manage cloud resources in AWS and Azure.
• Networking: Oversee firewalls, VPNs, DNS/DHCP configurations.
• Identity & Productivity: Administer Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams.
• Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices, backups, DR planning.
• Troubleshooting: Escalation point for complex infra issues; root cause analysis.
• Documentation: Maintain up-to-date network and server documentation.

Skills

Windows Server

AWS

Azure

Microsoft 365

ZTNA

Networking

PowerShell

Active Directory

Group Policy

Job description

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact. To learn more about the company including a locations map, visit us at: https://www.stella-jones.com/en/inside-stella-jones

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive IT Infrastructure Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, deployment, management, and optimization of our hybrid infrastructure. You will play a critical role in maintaining the stability and security of our on-premises Windows server environments, as well as our expanding cloud footprint across AWS and Azure.

This position is hybrid, combining remote work with several in-office days per week at our Montréal HQ in Saint-Laurent once training and team integration are complete.

Key Responsibilities

• Server Administration: Manage, maintain, and patch Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) to ensure high availability and performance.
• Cloud Operations: Manage and scale cloud resources within AWS (EC2, S3, VPC) and Azure (VMs, Azure AD/Entra ID, Resource Groups).
• Networking: Oversee core networking components including firewalls, switches, VPNs, and DNS/DHCP configurations.
• Identity & Productivity: Administer and secure Microsoft 365 environments, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams administration.
• Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices, monitor system health, perform regular backups, and participate in disaster recovery planning.
• Troubleshooting: Serve as an escalation point for complex infrastructure issues, performing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of network topology, server configurations, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Five (5) or more years of experience in IT infrastructure administration or a similar systems engineering role.
• Windows Server: Expert knowledge of Windows Server administration, Active Directory, and Group Policy.
• Cloud Proficiency: Hands-on experience managing production environments in both AWS and Azure.
• Excellent understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, and WAN/LAN troubleshooting.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 tenant management and administration.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and solve complex technical problems under pressure.
• Experience with Zscaler and good knowledge of ZTNA
• Experience with network hardware, including routers, switches, and firewalls.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with PowerShell or Bash scripting to automate repetitive infrastructure tasks.
• Knowledge of PLC/OT environments
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or similar are a plus.

Employee Benefits

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
• Competitive compensation
• Annual Bonus Program
• Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% of employee's 4% contribution)
• Company Share Purchase Program with 25% Company contribution match

Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.