System Administrator (Senior)

CGI; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT and business consulting firm in Montreal is seeking a seasoned engineer to manage project lifecycles and enhance technology solutions. Candidates must possess extensive experience, particularly with Microsoft Email platforms and be bilingual in French and English. This role demands a proactive attitude and a strong commitment to teamwork and quality performance.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work culture focused on well-being

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience, with proven capability as a senior project member.
• Experience with managing and optimizing Windows Server environments.
• Ability to communicate in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with team members and management.
• Manage the full lifecycle of engineering projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve diverse technical problems.

Skills

Expertise with IaaS SEG's Cisco IronPort

Strong experience with Microsoft Email platforms

In-depth understanding of email security controls

Proficient in PowerShell scripting

Solid experience with Active Directory

Strong troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

Exchange Online/M365

Windows Server 2016/2019

Job description

Overview

Position Description: Mission
ABOUT THE JOB:
CGI's vision is to enable best-in-class operational excellence across the Group leveraging on Technology (Digital, Data and AI) and Talents. CGI functions are the foundations that will enable and support business efficiency, differentiation, and development. CGI leverages on its 5 Functions to meet strategic ambitions: Information Systems, Real Estate and Sourcing.

What will be your DAY-TO-DAY?

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate effectively with team members and management to ensure successful project execution and issue resolution, including providing Out of Hours support on an on-call rotation.
• Manage the full lifecycle of engineering projects, performing complex development tasks and recommending solutions based on best practices.
• Apply deep knowledge of development areas to maintain the overall health of the technology function.
• Troubleshoot and resolve diverse technical problems, leveraging existing precedents and industry standards.
• Support product managers by evaluating software requirements, developing and reviewing detailed specifications.
• Continuously improve processes and procedures to enhance team efficiency.
• Document system architectures, workflows, and procedures for team and management reference.
• Maintain accurate system inventories.

Profile

Skills and Qualifications:

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, with proven capability as a senior project member.
• Expertise with IaaS SEG's Cisco IronPort; knowledge of Proofpoint is a plus.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Email platforms: Exchange Online/M365, Exchange 2016/2019/SE.
• In-depth understanding of email security controls (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, Anti-Spam, Anti-Malware).
• Proficient in PowerShell scripting and command-line management.
• Solid experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, Load Balancers, ADFS, Entra ID, and SAML.
• Skilled in managing and optimizing Windows Server 2016/2019 environments.
• Familiarity with virtual machines, vendor appliances, and standard server engineering tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience with ServiceNow and Change/Incident Management processes.
• Exposure to company integrations during mergers and acquisitions.
• Financial services industry experience and knowledge of Azure services/IaaS are advantageous.

Nice to Haves:

• Team player who shares knowledge, supports peers, and contributes proactively in meetings.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with ownership, creativity, and continuous improvement focus.
• Clear and accurate communicator, both verbally and in writing, who listens and provides constructive feedback.
• Professional demeanor demonstrating a positive attitude, reliability, adherence to policies, and willingness to take on extra responsibility.

Languages: French and English

Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is a requirement as the person in this position will need to collaborate regularly with colleagues and partners in the United States.

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Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role requiring interaction with national and global clients.

Skills:

• English
• French
• Active Directory
• Ironport
• PowerShell
• ServiceNow

What you can expect from us

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.

To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email. Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.