Administrateur système - System Administrator

Avanquest • Montreal, QC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Avanquest, we build software that makes digital life genuinely easier, for everyday users and professionals alike, all over the world. Smooth document management, faster and safer devices, and browsing without the hassle: we spot the everyday frustrations and fix them. Millions of people around the world count on us. And we're just getting started.
We're growing fast, and we're hungry for more. With teams across North America and Europe, we tap into a wide range of perspectives to push our thinking further. AI isn't a buzzword here, it's a real engine for change. We use it to sharpen our products, break new ground, and build experiences that actually move the needle.
Creativity and boldness are welcome at every level. We don't want order-takers, we want builders. The best idea wins, no matter who it comes from. Here, personal ambition and team spirit don't compete, they feed each other. If you want to stretch yourself, make a real impact, and win as a team, you're in the right place.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience managing IT infrastructure, with strong hands-on knowledge of network architecture, server management, and cloud environments (Azure/Google).
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, HTTP, SSL/TLS, SSH, as well as clustering, load balancing, and AD/LDAP integration.
• Hands-on experience administering firewalls (OPNsense, Pfsense, Mikrotik, IPtables, NGFW) to protect mission-critical environments.
• Practical experience with hypervisors (VMware, Proxmox) and storage arrays (iSCSI SAN, NFS NAS).
• Proven experience migrating workloads from on-premises/colocation environments to public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Basic programming and scripting skills, combined with the ability to work independently while actively contributing to the collective success of the IT team.

Responsibilities

• Drive the availability, performance, and security of the IT infrastructure (servers, storage, networks), ensuring proactive monitoring and rapid incident resolution to guarantee operational continuity.
• Deploy and configure systems, software, and equipment, while managing user accounts, permissions, and backups in line with security best practices.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues across the full range of client/server/storage/network devices, intervening directly on-site at data centers and colocation facilities in the Greater Montreal area when required.
• Design and implement backup and disaster recovery plans, while continuously optimizing system performance and resource utilization.
• Lead the migration of workloads from data centers and colocation sites to public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), actively supporting the strategy to reduce on-premises footprint.
• Mentor and develop junior system administrators, while participating in the on-call rotation to ensure a rapid response to production emergencies.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work model, with the option to work remotely from abroad.
• Competitive pay that recognizes your value and your talent.
• A full insurance package for you and your family.
• A bonus program that rewards your performance and your drive.
• A generous vacation and time-off policy.
• Commitment to growing your potential and investing in your professional development.
• A stimulating, diverse, and multicultural environment where every perspective counts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed