IT

System and Network Administrator

Sherbrooke, QC, Canada

Job Stability | Manufacturing Environment | Large-Scale Projects | Multi-site

Are you passionate about complex IT infrastructures?
Do you enjoy optimizing, structuring, and evolving critical environments?
Do you want to have a real impact in a growing manufacturing company?

This position is for you!

POSITION DETAILS:

On-site position in Sherbrooke.

YOUR ROLE:

Reporting to the IT team, you will:

  • Plan and execute preventive maintenance
  • Monitor and administer IT systems (servers, network, virtualization, storage, backups)
  • Ensure availability and performance of critical systems
  • Manage inter-site connectivity (VPN, performance, security)
  • Maintain telephony, access control, and alarm systems
  • Deploy and support SQL Server environments
  • Administer security solutions (FortiGate, VPN, ZTNA, etc.)
  • Manage access, identities, and security policies
  • Lead IT projects from A to Z
  • Structure processes, standards, and documentation
  • Identify and implement continuous improvements
  • Ensure proper functioning of IT equipment in the plant
  • Understand operational challenges on the production floor
  • Provide Level 2–3 technical support
  • Administer Azure and Microsoft 365
  • Ensure integration between cloud and on-premise systems

At DE LA FONTAINE, family matters. We take care of our employees.

YOU ARE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IF YOU HAVE:

  • College diploma (DEC) or bachelor’s degree in IT (or equivalent)
  • 10 to 12 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment
  • Experience managing IT projects

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

  • VMware (vSphere) and virtualization
  • Windows Server & Active Directory
  • SQL Server (configuration and T-SQL)
  • Networking (LAN/VLAN, routers, Wi-Fi, firewalls)
  • Azure & Microsoft 365
  • Fortinet (FortiGate, VPN, network security)
  • Inter-site VPN / SD-WAN (asset)
  • Advanced technical support (Level 2–3)

KEY SKILLS:

  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Autonomy and ability to prioritize
  • Leadership
  • Analytical and solution-oriented mindset
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

LANGUAGES:

  • Bilingual French/English (spoken and written)*
    *This position requires communication with our U.S.-based plants.

We want to meet you! Join the DE LA FONTAINE team!
Send us your resume today!

*Resumes from unsuccessful candidates will be kept for a period of one year