Systems Administrator – Infrastructure; Montreal

You are technically strong and you want to keep growing, not stagnate on a single infrastructure for years.

• ✔ You want remote work and flexibility?
• ✔ You want exposure to a variety of infrastructures that will accelerate your technical expertise?
• ✔ You want a culture of continuous improvement that encourages solution optimization for our clients and the opportunity to work with modern technologies (Microsoft, Azure, Fortinet, and Cisco)?
• ✔ You want to grow without having to change employers every 3 years?
• ✔ You want to work with competent IT teams, not alone in your corner?
• ✔ You want to clearly see the impact of your work with serious clients?
• ✔ You enjoy collaborating with employees who stay long term and growing close to the leadership team?

If this sounds like you, keep reading.

In many IT roles, you end up:

• ✖ Always managing the same infrastructure
• ✖ Putting out fires without ever improving things
• ✖ Being seen as “support” rather than an expert
• ✖ Technically stagnating

At S3, we do things differently.

• The operational owner of Quebec SMB IT environments
• A trusted expert, not just an executor

You don’t just maintain: you optimize, secure, and evolve environments.

• Take full operational ownership of client (SMB) infrastructures by ensuring continuous stability and proactively addressing potential challenges
• Identify and implement improvements to optimize performance, security, and reliability of client IT systems
• Maintain documentation on system configurations, procedures, and best practices
• Prioritize issues based on urgency and client impact

• Manage the ticket queue by prioritizing issues based on urgency and real client impact, ensuring timely resolution
• Respond effectively to critical incidents
• Participate in the on‑call rotation. Thanks to the support of our system administrator team in the Philippines, call volume is reduced.

• Collaborate with client IT teams to understand their infrastructure realities and needs, address concerns, prioritize issues, and ensure seamless integration of S3 services
• Act as a technical reference for clients and build long‑term trust

• College diploma (DEC / AEC) in IT or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience as a systems administrator
• Strong knowledge of:
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Microsoft 365 / Exchange
• Networking (LAN/WAN, firewall, Wi‑Fi)
• Virtualization & cloud
• Experience with Cisco, Dell, Fortinet
• Excellent command of French, and a good command of English, both spoken and written
• Strong problem‑solving skills (hardware and software)
• Highly adaptable and client‑oriented
• Strong communicator and team player
• Proactive and responsive

Assets: MSP experience, Power Shell, and certifications (Microsoft, Azure, Fortinet, etc.)

• Competitive salary, based on your experience
• Flexible remote work (100% remote + occasional on‑site client visits 1–2 times per month)
• Comprehensive group insurance and telemedicine
• 5 PTO days, paid out if unused
• Equipment allowance: $700
• Monthly cell phone allowance

• Team of 100 IT professionals who speak the same technical language as you
• Annual retreat in the Laurentians with your family
• Downtown office (Place des Festivals)
• Gym, showers, social activities

• You manage your client environments independently
• Your tickets are well prioritized and under control
• Your clients trust you
• You are recognized within the IT teams of your assigned clients

• You have implemented major optimizations
• You help junior team members grow
• You contribute to internal processes
• You are seen as a technical pillar

For over 20 years, S3 has been a leader in managed IT services in Montreal, with a team of over 100 employees serving a loyal base of serious SMB clients. Our growth is driven primarily by referrals from satisfied customers. At S3, you will never be “just a number”: you will be part of a committed team striving for excellence.

• ✔ Work with IT professionals and accelerate your technical expertise through hands‑on experience
• ✔ Build a long‑term career without having to change employers

Apply now!