Senior IT Platform Administrator

Desjardins Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness |

telework equipment

Job summary

Desjardins Group is seeking an experienced Senior IT Platform Administrator to manage and evolve our IT platforms, spanning cloud and on-premises environments. You will contribute to operation, maintenance, development, and security to ensure stability and high availability of our technology landscapes.

You will work with IT teams to automate, document, and improve environments, applying best practices in security and IaC, while collaborating with users and vendors to support critical platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science.
• Experience in IT platform administration.
• Strong proficiency in cloud platforms/technologies and security best practices.
• Proficiency in Agile environments: Jira, Confluence.
• Proficiency in Linux environments.
• Proficiency in bash scripting, Python or similar language.
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) practices.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure and maintain IT platforms (on-premises and in the cloud).
• Ensure the availability, performance and reliability of environments.
• Manage access, permissions, and security settings.
• Contribute to proactive incident management and continuous improvement of environments.
• Develop, maintain, and design automation (including Infrastructure as Code) to optimize operations, standardize environments, and reduce manual interventions.
• Maintain clear and evolving technical documentation.
• Collaborate with IT teams, users, and vendors.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Security best practices

Linux environments

Bash scripting

Python

Infrastructure as Code

Jira

Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Thank you for your interest in our opportunities! We're pleased to inform you that your profile has been added to our IT talent community. This means that you may be contacted about opportunities that match your skills and goals, whether you're applying to join Desjardins or already working for the organization. By joining this talent community, you're putting yourself at the heart of our future talent searches.

Be part of the largest private IT team in Quebec! Take on challenges that match your ambitions alongside a team that shares your passion for everything IT. Be part of a booming sector where innovative ideas are welcomed at an organization that cares about sustainable development.

What does IT look like at Desjardins? 1,600 apps, over 9,000 employees, 500 active projects at any given time—plus the support of a manager who's invested in helping you sharpen your skills and advance your career.

We are looking for experienced IT platform administrators, specialized in cloud environments or on-premises infrastructure, to contribute to the management and evolution of our critical platforms.

As an Senior IT platform administrator, you play a critical role in the operation, maintenance, development and security of the organization's IT platforms. Working closely with IT teams, you help ensure the stability, performance and availability of our technology environments.

More specifically, you'll be required to:

• Administer, configure and maintain IT platforms (on-premises and in the cloud)
• Ensure the availability, performance and reliability of environments
• Manage access, permissions, and security settings
• Contribute to proactive incident management and continuous improvement of environments
• Develop, maintain, and design automation (including Infrastructure as Code) to optimize operations, standardize environments, and reduce manual interventions
• Maintain clear and evolving technical documentation
• Collaborate with IT teams, users, and vendors

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in computer science
• Experience in IT platform administration
• Strong proficiency in cloud platforms/technologies and security best practices
• Proficiency in Agile environments: Jira, Confluence
• Proficiency in Linux environments
• Proficiency in bash scripting, Python or similar language
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) practices

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria. #LI-Hybrid

If your application is successful, a talent acquisition advisor will reach out by email to discuss your profile.

Passionate professional video (internal): Platform Administrator Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family Information technology (FG)

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We're the choice for over 52,000 employees and we're named one of Canada's top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance. Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first.

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