Senior Windows Systems Administrator at Intact overseeing security controls and supporting Windows platforms. Collaborating on high-value initiatives to enhance technology reliability for business needs.
Responsibilities
Infrastructure Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for implementing and overseeing security controls to protect critical infrastructure, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, and reducing overall risk posture.
Maintain strong awareness of industry trends and technologies by monitoring IT and cybersecurity news, emerging techniques, and the evolving threat landscape.
Implement, configure, and continuously optimize security baseline controls by deploying hardened configurations and policies that improve the organization’s security posture.
Provide operational support for Windows platforms and related infrastructure, including Active Directory, HSM appliances, and PKI/PQC (Post-Quantum Cryptography).
Participate in the planning and delivery of projects and initiatives involving Windows, AD, HSM, and PKI/PQC capabilities.
Participate in Disaster Recovery exercises to validate that processes and procedures are current, effective, and aligned with requirements.
Maintain and support risk management activities, including the risk register, derogations/exceptions, and third-party risk assessment processes.
Develop, maintain, and validate system baselines and hardening standards.
Plan and execute operating system upgrades and patching activities to maintain secure and supported platforms.
Uphold team operational standards and practices to ensure stability, reliability, and continuity.
Requirements
College diploma (DEC) in Computer Science
Ten years of experience in a systems administrator role
Strong knowledge of Windows systems and protocols: Active Directory, HSM, PKI/PQC, ADFS, GPO, DHCP, DNS, LDAP, SMB, NTLM, SAML, etc.
Expert level knowledge of network administration, architecture and engineering in mission-critical environments servicing large server deployments
Strong scripting skills (PowerShell and Terraform)
Good knowledge of log analysis and monitoring tools
Knowledge of SCCM and SCOM systems
Knowledge of packet analysis with Wireshark and Netmon
Knowledge of ITIL processes
Experience working in an Agile methodology
Analytical mindset and strong diagnostic skills
Knowledge of a wide variety of network equipment including but not limited to routers, switches, firewalls, denial of service mitigation, serial consoles, and load balancers
Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent documentation and communication skills
Availability to work on-call on a rotating basis with other team members
Bilingualism required for candidates located in Quebec considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English speaking colleagues across the country.
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)
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