Systems Administrator – Projects

• Want remote work, flexibility, and control over your own schedule?
• Want to plan your maintenance windows on your own terms — no on-call rotation?
• Want a say in which projects you work on?
• Want to organize and execute your projects independently?
• Want a technical role where you deliver real outcomes, not just status updates?
• Want exposure to a variety of infrastructures that will accelerate your technical expertise?
• Want a culture of continuous improvement, with opportunities to work with modern technologies (Microsoft, Azure, Fortinet, and Cisco)?
• Want to grow without having to switch employers every 3 years?
• Want to see the concrete impact of your work with serious, long-term clients?
• Like working alongside people who actually stick around?

If that sounds like you, keep reading.

• Stuck on the same type of project across the same infrastructures
• Treated as “support” rather than as an expert
• Stagnating technically

As a Systems Administrator – Projects, you become:

• The technical owner of your projects
• A technical expert who can analyze, structure, and deliver
• You don’t just track a project — you analyze, plan, and execute.

Define the technical project plan

• Develop technical work plans based on defined scope
• Manage your own workload of approximately 5 to 10 concurrent projects
• Organize your work autonomously and with structure

Analyze and understand client environments

• Gather the information needed about client infrastructures
• Adapt your plan to technical realities
• Identify risks and constraints

Deploy concrete solutions

• Install and configure technologies including firewalls, switches, Office 365, backups, anti-spam, and more
• Implement a wide range of IT solutions following the most rigorous industry standards

Ensure quality and continuity

• Maintain complete, up-to-date documentation on every project delivered
• Track projects in internal systems
• Effectively transfer knowledge to support teams by communicating key changes

• DEC / AEC in IT or equivalent
• 5–10 years of experience in IT as a systems administrator, with 3+ years executing IT projects
• Hands‑on experience configuring, installing, and deploying solutions such as Active Directory, LAN/WAN, firewalls, switches, wireless, Exchange, Office 365, etc.
• Strong French communication skills, both oral and written
• Experience with Cisco, Dell, and Fortinet
• Strong troubleshooting skills (hardware and software)
• Basic scripting skills (Power Shell)
• Ability to travel to client sites, primarily in the Greater Montreal area
• Experience with change management, including risk analysis and mitigation

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible remote work (100% remote + occasional on‑site visits 1–2 times per month)
• Full group insurance and telemedicine
• 5 PTO days, paid out if unused
• Opus card partially covered by the company
• $700 equipment allowance + monthly cell phone allowance
• Overtime bonus structure after the 3‑month probation period — billable hours above target can be banked or paid out monthly. We compensate extra effort fairly. You help us hit our goals; we help you hit yours.

Work Environment

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

After 6 months

• You’ve mastered internal tools and processes
• You’re delivering projects effectively
• You’re collaborating well with internal teams

After 12 months

• You’re executing more complex projects independently
• You’re recognized as a technical expert
• You’re contributing to client strategies
• You’re taking full ownership of technical project execution

For over 20 years, S3 has been a leader in managed IT services in Montreal, with around 100 employees serving a loyal base of serious SMB clients. Our growth is driven primarily by client referrals. At S3, you’ll never be “just a number” — you’ll be part of a committed team that holds itself to a high standard.

• Work alongside top IT professionals and accelerate your technical expertise
• Build your career without having to switch employers

Apply now!