System and Network Administrator

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!

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!

About DE LA FONTAINE:

DE LA FONTAINE is a third-generation family-owned company founded in Sherbrooke in 1968 that designs and manufactures steel doors and frames. Recognized every year from 2021 to 2026 as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, De La Fontaine now operates nine production facilities across North America.

Résumés of unsuccessful candidates will be kept on file for a period of one year.