Senior Administrator, Network

Domtar Corporation; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Network Administrator to join their dynamic team in Montreal. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for implementing and supporting network, voice, and security infrastructure while leading projects that enhance performance and efficiency. With a commitment to safety and sustainability, this forward-thinking company offers a competitive salary, a hybrid work environment, and numerous opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about networking technologies and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

At least three weeks of vacation

Full range of group insurance

Defined-contribution pension plan

Employee and family assistance program

Education assistance program

Hybrid workplace

Inclusive work environment

Office accessible by public transit

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in network design and administration.
• Strong experience with VLANs, routing protocols, and Cisco solutions.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support network and security infrastructure.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and cost reductions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Technical Documentation Skills

Team Collaboration

Decision-Making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Cisco Wireless Solutions

Fortinet Products

Palo Alto Products

Cisco IOS

VPN Firewalls

Job description

Senior Administrator, Network

Location: Montreal, Quebec, CA, H3B 2N2

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

This job is full-time permanent.

Overview:
Reporting to the Network Delivery Manager, you will be part of a team undertaking projects/deployments of network and security technologies. As Senior Network Administrator, your responsibilities will include implementing and supporting network, voice and security infrastructure and identifying opportunities for improvements.

Your challenges:

1. Install, configure and maintain layer 2 and 3 switches;
2. Install, configure and maintain Cisco wireless access points and controllers;
3. Install, configure, secure and maintain firewalls and remote access infrastructure;
4. Anticipate, mitigate and resolve network issues;
5. Participate in the planning, design and support of enterprise Core, LAN, WAN, Voice and wireless infrastructure;
6. Act as a technical lead for projects, participate in team meetings, project planning and requirements analysis;
7. Ensure all network infrastructure is monitored and documented;
8. Conduct and execute network infrastructure assessments and upgrades;
9. Identify opportunities to reduce costs and to improve performance/efficiency;
10. Review and evaluate new information technology developments in the field of networking.

Your skills:

1. Strong spoken and written communication skills;
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities;
3. Innovative and creative abilities;
4. Strong technical documentation skills;
5. Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team, to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to change;
6. Ability to make appropriate decisions rapidly on the basis of experience and judgment;
7. Ability to assume responsibility, manage multiple priorities and collaboratively drive issues to closure.

Your profile:

1. Bilingual French and English;
2. Minimum of 6 years of experience in network design, administration and support;
3. Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent relevant experience;
4. Strong experience with VLANs, port channels, trunking, etc;
5. Strong experience with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP routing and LAN/WAN technologies;
6. Strong experience with Cisco wireless solutions;
7. Strong experience in deploying and supporting the following:

• VPN firewalls for Lan-to-Lan and Remote Client VPN connectivity;
• Fortinet products FortiAuthenticator, FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer;
• Palo Alto products Panorama and Global Protect VPN;
• Cisco ISE and Firewall Management Center (FMC).

Experience with Cisco voice solutions and QoS;

Experience with HA/DR network designs;

In-depth experience with Cisco IOS;

Strong working knowledge of network protocols and managing access control policies;

Cisco, Fortinet and Palo Alto certifications;

Willingness to be “on call” on a rotating basis.

What we are offering:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus;
• At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays a year from the first day of work, depending on your experience;
• Full range of group insurance from the first day of work;
• Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Education assistance program;
• Hybrid workplace: in-person and remote work;
• Work environment based on respect, inclusion and diversity;
• Office accessible by public transit.

(*) English bilingual: If listed, this qualification is required since this function requires regular verbal and/or written interaction with customers, partners and/or our American subsidiaries.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.