Windows System Admin

Job Summary :
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Windows Administrator Team Lead to oversee our Windows systems administration team. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities to ensure the stability, security, and performance of our Windows-server environment. The Windows Administrator Team Lead will drive operational excellence, mentor team members, and collaborate with other IT leaders to align systems with organizational goals



Key Responsibilities :
Technical:

• Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Windows Server environments.
• Ensure system reliability and performance through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies to minimize downtime and data loss.
• Coordinate patch management, updates, and security measures to protect systems from vulnerabilities.
• Administer virtualization platforms (e.g., Hyper-V, VMware, Simpli Vity, Citrix) and cloud services (e.g., Azure AD, Microsoft 365).

Collaborative Duties:

• Collaborate with other local and global IT teams (network, security, database and application teams) to design and implement integrated IT solutions along with day-to-day activities.
• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures, documentation, and best practices for the team.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and propose enhancements to improve infrastructure efficiency and scalability.
• Participate in budget planning for hardware, software, and team resources.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Windows administrators, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor team performance to ensure timely delivery of projects and support.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and identify training opportunities for team members.
• Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues and ensure effective resolution.

POSITION LOCATION:

• Country:
  Canada
• City:
  Montreal

CANDIDATE CRITERIA:

• Minimal education level:
  Bachelor and/or Master’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science Technology and management.
• Minimum relevant experience: 10 years.

Mandatory Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of Active Directory, including domain controllers, user accounts, group policies, and security settings.
• Expert knowledge of Windows Server administration, Active Directory, and Group Policy management.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP) and IT security practices.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization environments.
• Understanding of email and messaging systems.
• Knowledge of IT security.

Other Requirements:

• Experience in IT service delivery in a global, multi-culture environment.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a technical team.
• 10+ years of experience in Windows system administration, with at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a technical team.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of banking domain and more specifically, investment banking.
• Language:
  Bilingual French and English.
• Working hours:
  
  Mondays to Fridays (40 hour workweek. 8 hours workday + 1 hour lunch).
• Working from home: voluntary basis for up to 2 days per week after 3 months of joining.

Résumé du posted :
Nous recherchons un chef d'équipe d'administrateur Windows expérimenté et proactif pour superviser notre équipe d'administration des systèmes Windows. Ce rôle combine une expertise technique pratique avec des responsabilités de leadership pour assurer la stabilité, la sécurité et les performances de notre environnement Windows Server. Le chef d'équipe d'administrateur Windows favorisera l'excellence opérationnelle, encadrera les membres de l'équipe et collaborera avec d'autres responsables informatiques pour aligner les systèmes sur les objectifs organisationnels.

Principales Responsabilités:
Technique:

• Superviser l'installation, la configuration et la maintenance des environnements Windows Server.
• Assurer la…