Junior System Administrator

Working at Adfast means being part of a human and technological adventure that began over 40 years ago. We are a manufacturer of eco-friendly adhesives, sealants and insulating foams for sustainable building construction.

Adfast is certified as an Industry 4.0 showcase by the Ministry of Economy and Innovation, due to the interconnectedness of its multiple software, machines and highly automated production lines. True to our pioneering spirit, what sets us apart and reflects our DNA is imagination, ingenuity, boldness, innovation as well as excellence in chemical and mechanical engineering. Adfast was recognized for its overall performance and continued growth by receiving the prestigious Canada's Best Managed Companies award. Today, Adfast is a privately held company with nearly 150 employees and 10 offices.

Adfast is currently seeking a Junior System and Network Administrator!

Job Description:

Under the responsibility of the Senior Network Administrator, the Junior System and Network Administrator is responsible for the proper functioning of the company's system and network infrastructure. He/she is also responsible for analyzing future needs and responding to them in a satisfactory manner while respecting the best practices of operational management.

Working Conditions:

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, Day shift, In-person.

Status: Permanent

Benefits: Group insurance, RRSP program

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of physical and virtual servers
• Installation, configuration and maintenance of workstations, printers
• Customer support shared with the administrator already in place
• Management of active directory and GPOs
• Supervision and implementation of storage and backup / restore systems
• Participation in the realization of infrastructure projects in collaboration with other teams
• Managing problems and changes in the company's infrastructure

Requirements:

• Essential - Good knowledge of MS Windows environments and software
• Essential - Server problem analysis and troubleshooting
• Essential - Knowledge of architecture and design of solutions based on Microsoft Windows server and Active Directory
• Essential - Capacity for methodical analysis and interpersonal skills
• Essential - Knowing how to manage priorities and ensure that deadlines are met
• Essential - Ability to adapt to non-technical interlocutors
• Important - Knowledge of VMWare virtualization solution
• Important - Knowledge of cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure, Office 365, etc.
• Important - Knowledge of solutions, SAN, RAID, CLUSTER, HOST ESXi.

Desired skills:

• Sense of service and strong motivation for customer / user satisfaction
• Availability and responsiveness, coupled with a solid personal commitment
• Great discretion and confidentiality
• Initiative and autonomy in his actions
• Knowing how to be objective and adapt to difficult and/or complex situations, under constraints
• Bilingual