Administrateur·rice de systemes

BCF Avocats d'affaires | Business Law • Montreal, QC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Give your career a fresh start within a team where your contribution will be truly valued. You will be at the heart of our success and play a key role in shaping our future. By choosing BCF, you will discover an employer that fosters a collaborative environment and is committed to the development of its talent. You will also find a stimulating workplace where you are encouraged to make a difference and have a meaningful impact on the firm’s business. Your future team: By joining BCF's information and innovation team under the direction of the Director, Infrastructure and Systems, the incumbent will concretely contribute to the operation, stability, and evolution of the firm's technological infrastructure. The role covers on-premises and Microsoft Azure environments for both the Montreal and Quebec City offices. The position is part of a real technological modernization phase, combining migration projects to Azure and SaaS, optimization of existing environments, and maintenance of critical systems in production. Furthermore, on a daily basis, you will collaborate closely with a human and authentic team that stands out for its expertise, excellence, creativity, and generosity. Your role as a Systems Administrator will make a difference within the team!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent training.
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in systems and IT infrastructure administration.
• Good experience in corporate networking.
• Concrete experience in hybrid environments and high-availability critical contexts.
• Very good command of Microsoft environments and Microsoft Azure.
• Proficiency in PowerShell for administration and automation.
• Knowledge of virtualization environments (Hyper-V or equivalent).
• Knowledge in telecommunications and networking (Cisco, Fortinet, or equivalent technologies).
• Pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach.
• Autonomy, rigor, and sense of responsibility.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English.
• Concepts: VLAN / routing / switching, VPN (IPsec / SSL).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a law firm or professional services firm.
• Certifications: Microsoft Azure (AZ 104, AZ 305) or virtualization/networking certifications.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows environments required for business applications.
• Support application environments when required.
• Maintain and evolve the network infrastructure of the Montreal and Quebec City offices.
• Administer and optimize Fortinet environments (FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, SD-WAN).
• Manage network configurations: VLAN, routing, segmentation.
• Maintain and evolve VPN solutions: remote access (SSL VPN / Always On VPN), site-to-site (IPsec).
• Manage firewall rules and configurations (FortiGate).
• Actively participate in network troubleshooting (latency, performance, connectivity).
• Ensure the stability and performance of the network between different sites.
• Contribute to technical decisions related to network evolution.
• Actively participate in migration projects to Azure and SaaS.
• Operate and evolve hybrid environments (on-premises / Azure).
• Administer Azure components including virtual machines, storage, and backups.
• Contribute to the gradual reduction of the on-premises footprint.
• Ensure the stability, availability, and performance of critical systems (24/7).
• Maintain and test backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Document environments, configurations, and procedures.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including information security.

Benefits

• Competitive overall compensation and benefits package.
• Generous bonus program recognizing contribution to the firm.
• Flexible, advantageous, and accessible group insurance plan from hiring.
• Collective savings plan with employer participation.
• Annual flexible days improving work-life balance.
• Unlimited sick day bank.
• 24/7 telemedicine service for quick medical consultations.
• Employee and family assistance program, including stress management and well-being program focusing on mental health.
• Annual amount allocated for reimbursement of sports expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior