IT Infrastructure Administrator

Stella-Jones is a leader in the manufacturing of essential infrastructure products, supporting public service companies and railway operators, as well as supplying large-format home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs over 3,000 people in Canada and the United States. Founded on solid ground and present from coast to coast, the company offers real professional success and impact opportunities in the community.

Overview of the Position

We are seeking a highly qualified and proactive IT Infrastructure Administrator to join our team. The incumbent will be responsible for the design, deployment, management, and optimization of our hybrid infrastructure. They will play a crucial role in maintaining the stability and security of our on-premises Windows Server environments, as well as in expanding our cloud footprint on AWS and Azure.

This position is hybrid, combining remote work and several in-person days each week at our Montreal headquarters (Saint-Laurent), once the training and integration period is completed.

Main Responsibilities

• Server Administration: Manage, maintain, and apply patches to Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) to ensure high availability and optimal performance
• Cloud Operations: Manage and scale AWS (EC2, S3, VPC) and Azure (VM, Azure AD/Entra ID, resource groups) resources
• Networking: Supervise key network components, including firewalls, switches, VPN, and DNS/DHCP configurations
• Identity and Productivity: Administer and secure Microsoft 365 environments, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams
• Security and Compliance: Apply best security practices, monitor system health, perform regular backups, and participate in disaster recovery planning
• Troubleshooting: Act as the escalation point for complex infrastructure issues and perform root cause analysis to prevent recurrence
• Documentation: Maintain up-to-date documentation of network topology, server configurations, and operational procedures
• Required Qualifications
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years in IT infrastructure administration or a similar systems engineering role
• Windows Server: Expertise in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, and Group Policy
• Cloud: Practical experience in managing production environments on AWS and Azure
• Excellent understanding of TCP/IP, VLAN, VPN, and WAN/LAN troubleshooting
• Proficiency in managing and administering Microsoft 365 tenant environments
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and resolve complex technical issues under pressure
• Experience with Zscaler and good knowledge of ZTNA
• Experience with network equipment, including routers, switches, and firewalls
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in PowerShell or Bash scripting for automating repetitive infrastructure tasks
• Knowledge of PLC/OT environments
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalents

As an employee of Stella-Jones, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:

• Medical and dental benefits
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program
• Retirement plan (REER) with generous company contribution (150% of the 4% employee contribution)
• Employee stock purchase program with a 25% contribution from Stella-Jones
• Career advancement opportunities

Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, provincial, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruitment, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave, compensation, benefits, training, and learning. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.