Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
The Challenge
Stuck on the same type of project across the same infrastructures
Treated as “support” rather than as an expert
Stagnating technically
Your Role at S3
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.
Your Day-to-Day Impact
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
What We’re Looking For
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
Assets
MSP experience, bilingualism, Power Shell, and certifications (Microsoft, Azure, Fortinet, etc.)
What You Get At S3
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
Your Success Path
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
Why S3?
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.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Work alongside top IT professionals and accelerate your technical expertise
Build your career without having to switch employers
Apply now!
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