Senior Windows System Administrator

Amaris Consulting; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amaris Consulting is seeking a Sr Windows System Administrator to join a global technology team in Montreal. You will support enterprise-scale Windows Server environments, focusing on patching, deployment, and incident resolution, while collaborating with a diverse set of technologists across regions and time zones.

The role requires 5+ years of experience with SCCM patching, PowerShell scripting, and solid knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with patching and software deployment using Microsoft SCCM.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for Windows Server environments.
• Experience scripting in PowerShell to automate patching and reporting.
• Understanding of Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
• Ability to author technical documentation.
• Good level of English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain enterprise Windows Server environments, focusing on patching and deployment.
• Resolve incidents and participate in root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with global teams in a Follow-the-Sun support model.
• Contribute to regional and global projects and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Windows Server

SCCM patching

PowerShell scripting

Active Directory

DNS/DHCP

Technical documentation

English proficiency

Tools

SCCM

PowerShell

Splunk

Job description

We are looking for a Sr Windows System Administrator to join a dynamic, global technology team in Montreal. Technology is the key differentiator that ensures our global businesses are managed and clients are served on a resilient, safe, efficient, smart, fast, and flexible platform \u2014 redefining how business is conducted in complex, dynamic financial markets. Our organization operates a number of award-winning technology platforms, supported by strong techno-functional teams that partner with offices globally and take full ownership of systems and products.

In this role, you will support enterprise-scale Windows Server environments, playing a key part in patching, deployment, and incident resolution — while joining a vibrant, diverse mix of technologists working across different technologies and functional domains, with a strong focus on innovation, inclusion, and knowledge sharing.

We are looking for individuals who are curious, self-directed, self-motivated, and highly reliable. Many of the challenges you\'ll face are unique and complex, requiring creative thinking, perseverance, patience, and a willingness to ask questions in order to arrive at effective solutions. To be best prepared for this role, you should have a background in Microsoft Windows operations or system administration, ideally gained within a demanding enterprise environment.

Location: Montreal

Key Responsibilities

• Work with and become proficient in a variety of enterprise technologies from Microsoft, Citrix, VMware, HP, and others
• Collaborate as part of a talented global team, operating under a Follow-the-Sun support model
• Bring your own experience to the table while contributing to or leading regional and global projects
• Take on responsibility gradually, with full support from your teammates throughout

Required Profile

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5+ years of primary, expert-level experience with patching and software deployment activities using Microsoft SCCM
• Ability to troubleshoot the Windows Server operating system and perform root-cause analysis during incidents
• Experience developing PowerShell scripts to automate and improve patching execution and reporting to meet SLAs
• Conceptual understanding of Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP roles
• Experience authoring technical documentation
• Good level of English

Nice-to-Have Skills

• SCCM infrastructure management
• Transact-SQL
• Splunk
• ITIL Certification
• Microsoft SQL Server Reporting

Why choose us

• An international community bringing together more than 110 different nationalities
• An environment where trust is central: 70% of our leaders started their careers at the entry level
• A strong training system with our internal Academy and more than 250 modules available
• A dynamic work environment that frequently comes together for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)

Amaris Consulting promotes equal opportunities. We are committed to bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and creating an inclusive work environment. In this regard, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.