System and Network Administrator

Olymbec; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Olymbec is looking for a Systems Administrator to manage IT services across multiple locations in Montreal, Quebec. The role requires at least 5 years of experience and expertise in network management and troubleshooting. You will be responsible for installation, support, and maintenance of servers, ensuring operational connectivity and system performance. Bilingual communication skills in French and English are essential, as the position involves working with international teams. Olymbec is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a systems or network administrator.
• Strong knowledge of networks (WAN, LAN, VPN) and routing protocols.
• Intermediate level of English and French communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for installation, configuration, support and maintenance of server environments.
• Maintain network connectivity through switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Monitor network connectivity and utilization of Wi-Fi, WAN, LAN, and Internet.

Skills

Network management

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Project management

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

Exchange

VMware

Linux

Firewalls and Switches

Job description

The Systems Administrator is primarily responsible for all of the IT services provided by Olymbec's Technology department in all of its locations. Daily administration and troubleshooting of issues are required to ensure high levels of availability. This includes hardware, software, and network troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance.

The Systems Administrator is also considered level 2 technical support and receives escalations from the IT Analysts operating the helpdesk while also working hand-in-hand with Helpdesk to ensure high levels of satisfaction.

The System and Network Administrator will report directly to the IT Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for installation, configuration, support, and maintenance of the server environment of virtual and physical servers
• Accountable for maintaining network connectivity through switches, routers, and firewalls
• Support and maintain the storage environment, including planning for data growth utilizing SAN and NAS storage units
• Support and maintain Olymbec's directory and e-mail services
• Support and maintain internal applications, services, and servers
• Maintain overall system capacity and performance
• Responsible for backup system and backup storage
• Monitor network connectivity and utilization of Wi-Fi, WAN, LAN, and Internet
• Manage and maintain security software and appliances
• Reviews logs to ensure operability and status of software and hardware
• Works with incident system to log and review tickets
• Creates, updates, and maintains proper documentation and diagrams of logical and physical networks and systems
• Works with team to create, maintain, and modify procedures

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• A minimum of 5 years' experience working as systems or network administrator
• Strong knowledge of networks (WAN, LAN, VPN), switches, firewalls, and routing (MikroTik, HP, Cisco, WatchGuard, UniFi)
• Strong ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, problem-solve, adapt, and learn
• Ability to manage projects, take initiative, and implement plans
• Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange, EMM (AirWatch), virtualization (VMware), Linux
• Intermediate level, oral and written (French and English)
• The employee in this position will interact more than 40% of the time with international customers, suppliers and colleagues (USA) who understand and communicate only in English

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnic or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, veteran status, protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note that some job offers are subject to a background check, including a criminal record check