NOVIPRO, a consulting firm and strategic recruitment partner in the IT sector, has been mandated by an organization in the energy and natural resources sector to identify a Technical Lead – Systems and Network Infrastructure. This is a permanent, full-time position based 100% on-site in downtown Montreal.
Key Details and Working Conditions
Position Type: Permanent, full-time
Work Arrangement: 100% on-site
Location: Downtown Montreal
Industry: Energy and natural resources – serving operations across Canada
Languages: English fluency required; French is an asset
Responsibilities
Act as the primary technical point of contact for network, systems, and security infrastructure
Provide technical leadership and guidance to a small team, ensuring alignment with best practices and operational priorities
Administer and evolve LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and security environments
Oversee server, storage (NAS/SAN), and enterprise backup platforms
Lead infrastructure projects related to deployments, upgrades, architecture reviews, and performance optimization
Plan and implement system and firmware updates across all infrastructure layers
Analyze infrastructure performance, resolve bottlenecks, and propose technical improvements
Prepare and validate configurations for hardware and software deployments
Ensure advanced (Level 2 and 3) technical support and act as an escalation point for critical issues
Maintain high-quality documentation, including technical diagrams and configuration baselines
Technical Environment
Operating Systems: Windows Server (2012 to 2025)
Virtualization: VMware ESXi 8
Backup: Veeam Backup & Replication
Networking and Security: Cisco Meraki, Cisco Umbrella, Duo Security, Fortinet FortiGate
Cloud: OVHcloud, Amazon S3 with immutable storage
Required Expertise
Strong background in dynamic routing protocols and VPN technologies
Advanced knowledge of next-gen firewalls, particularly Fortinet FortiGate
Expertise with Cisco networking, including Meraki and switching environments
Solid understanding of LAN/WAN design and physical networking components
Experience managing enterprise storage and Veeam backup environments
Proficiency in Microsoft server technologies and systems administration tools
Ability to produce and maintain high-standard technical documentation
Certifications in Fortinet, Cisco, or Microsoft are strong assets
