Senior IT Platform Administrator

Desjardins; Montreal West; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Job summary

Desjardins is looking for an IT Platform Administrator in Montreal West, Quebec. This critical role involves maintaining and securing the organization’s IT platforms, ensuring their stability and performance. Responsibilities include administering both on-premises and cloud platforms, managing security configurations, and developing automation solutions. A Bachelor’s degree in computer science and proven experience in IT platform administration are required. The position offers competitive salary, an annual bonus, and a robust benefits package including vacation and pension plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science required.
• Experience in IT platform administration is necessary.
• Strong proficiency in cloud platforms/technologies and security best practices required.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure and maintain IT platforms (on-premises and in the cloud).
• Ensure the availability, performance and reliability of IT environments.
• Develop and maintain automation solutions to streamline operations.

Skills

Cloud platforms/technologies

IT platform administration

Agile methodologies

Linux environments

Bash scripting

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

As an IT Platform Administrator, you will play a critical role in the operation, maintenance, development and security of the organization’s IT platforms. You will work closely with IT teams to help ensure the stability, performance and availability of our technology environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure and maintain IT platforms (on-premises and in the cloud)
• Ensure the availability, performance and reliability of IT environments
• Manage access, permissions and security configurations
• Monitor performance and resolve incidents
• Develop and maintain automation solutions to streamline operations and reduce manual tasks
• Document procedures and contribute to continuous improvement
• Collaborate with IT teams, users and suppliers

What You Bring To The Table

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science
• Experience in IT platform administration
• Strong proficiency in cloud platforms/technologies and security best practices
• Proficiency in Agile environments: Jira, Confluence
• Proficiency in Linux environments
• Proficiency in bash scripting, Python or similar language
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) practices

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
• Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We’re committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. We have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve. If you need accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process, let us know.