Systems Administrator – Projects

S3 Technologies Inc.; Montreal; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise dynamique et ambitieuse recherche un analyste de projet passionné par l'informatique pour rejoindre son équipe. Dans ce rôle, vous aurez la liberté de choisir vos projets et de gérer votre emploi du temps, tout en travaillant principalement à distance. Vous jouerez un rôle clé en analysant, préparant et exécutant divers projets IT pour nos clients. Avec un soutien pour le développement de vos compétences et une culture d'entreprise dynamique, cette opportunité vous permettra de croître et de contribuer à des projets stimulants tout en maintenant un équilibre travail-vie personnelle. Si vous êtes organisé, autonome et passionné par l'IT, ce poste est fait pour vous.

Benefits

Allocation mensuelle pour téléphone portable

Assurance groupe et RRSP groupe

Activités sociales et sportives

Carte Opus partiellement payée par l'entreprise

Salle de jeux et de détente au bureau

Salle de sport et douches sur place

Qualifications

• 5 à 8 ans d'expérience en tant qu'administrateur systèmes.
• Compétences en installation et configuration de solutions IT variées.

Responsibilities

• Établir le plan de travail technique du projet approuvé.
• Installer et configurer des solutions IT selon les normes.

Skills

Gestion de projet

Installation et configuration de solutions IT

Analyse de systèmes

Résolution de problèmes informatiques

Compétences en script (PowerShell)

Education

DEC ou AEC dans un domaine connexe

Tools

Active Directory

LAN/WAN

Firewall

Cisco

Dell

Fortinet

Exchange

Office 365

Job description

COMPANY VALUES

We succeed when our clients succeed + THE best at what we do + Passion drives our determination + Better every day + Cybersecurity in everything + Stronger together

With over 20 years of experience, S3 Technologies has proven itself as a leader and employer in the IT services sector in the Greater Montreal area, serving bilingual SMB clients across various fields. It is an experienced, dynamic, and ambitious company with nearly 100 employees. In a structured yet flexible environment, where everyone contributes to the company’s growth, you will have the opportunity to excel and develop while working primarily from home. Indeed, S3 values autonomy and flexibility, allowing most employees to work almost entirely remotely. You will play a key role on a daily basis by providing an exceptional customer experience to each of our clients and tackling stimulating challenges, all while enjoying a better work-life balance.

The Role

S3 Technologies is currently offering an excellent career opportunity for a project analyst. The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing, preparing and executing many types of IT projects for our clients.

Job Features

You have a VERY high degree of flexibility when it comes to your working hours. You manage your own schedule. In most cases, you plan your maintenance at the time of your choosing. You are not on a call rotation.

• Choice of projects: You choose the projects you want to work on 99% of the time! The list of projects is varied and stimulating, so you will never twiddle your thumbs.

• Autonomy: You organize and work on your projects individually. You are responsible for your workload of around 5 to 10 projects at a time. Your ability to organize, prioritize and structure your work will be key.

• Continuous learning: We support you in your ambitions for advancement and the development of your knowledge by helping you finance your certifications and training with the approval of your manager.

You are passionate about your work and can’t stop yourself from always putting in more hours? Billable hours above target can be accrued or paid out at the end of each month. We compensate you for the extra effort you put in. You help us achieve our goals; we help you achieve yours.

• Working from home: You have the option of working from home 5 days a week or at our offices for the times when we hold monthly events, to participate in our various social clubs and for occasional visits to our customers.

Do you thrive in an organized, stimulating and constantly evolving environment where you are in control of your time? Then, this job is for you!

Success Criteria

By 6 months: You completely understand the internal tools and processes. You have successfully passed a 3 month probation period. You are working closely with the project managers and account management team in the successful delivery of the projects. You are coordinating with internal teams to ensure a smooth transition to operations.

By 12 months: You can now run multiple types of projects. You have established relationships with many important clients. As an expert in a variety of technologies, you can coordinate and strategize creatively on more important types of clients and projects. You oversee the technical execution of the projects to which you are assigned.

Main Job Responsibilities

1. Establish the project’s technical work plan: Once a project is approved, you will be responsible for developing a technical work plan based on the initial scope that was given to the client. This will include the various steps required to complete the project within the budget and the schedule.
2. Provide an analysis: You will also be responsible for gathering all the necessary information and details about the IT infrastructure you are working on so that you can follow your plan accordingly.
3. Install and configure many types of IT solutions: You will be required to implement many types of IT solutions, following the most rigorous industry standards.
4. Ensure proper documentation and monitoring: For each project we conduct, documentation and tracking must of course be updated in our internal systems.
5. Provide support to the teams responsible for service deliverables: Finally, to ensure a smooth transfer of knowledge to our support teams, you will need to inform them of any significant changes.

Qualities of the Ideal Candidate

• Organized
• Autonomous
• Excellent management of priorities and stress
• Ease and thirst for learning
• Passionate about IT
• Result-oriented

Job Requirements

• DEC or AEC in a job-related field, or equivalence
• 5 to 8 years experience in IT as a systems administrator
• Good command of written and spoken French
• Experience in configuring, installing and deploying solutions such as Active Directory, LAN / WAN, firewall, switch, wireless technology, Exchange, Office 365, etc.
• Experience with Cisco, Dell and Fortinet
• Computer troubleshooting skills (hardware and software)
• Basic scripting skills (PowerShell)
• Ability to travel to customers’ premises, mostly located in the Montreal area
• Experience in change management (including risk analysis and mitigation)

Assets

• Experience in project execution
• Experience working for MSPs
• Experience collaborating with a project manager
• Relevant training or certifications (Fortinet, Azure or Windows Server)

Distinctive Advantages

• Competitive salary, based on your experience
• Rewarding bonus structure
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• 5 minute walk from Place des Festivals, in downtown Montreal
• Group insurance and group RRSP
• Ambitious and dynamic corporate culture
• Several social and sporting activities throughout the year
• Opus card paid in part by the company
• Games and relaxation area in the office
• Gym and showers on site

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

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