infrastructure architect and partner - msp experience.

For 35 years, our Ville Saint-Laurent-based client has been a trusted partner in consulting services, infrastructure, and IT support. As we expand rapidly with the rollout of our Cloud and data center services, we are reaching a new milestone: we are seeking our future Infrastructure Architect & Associate.

Do you possess solid MSP experience, high-level technical expertise, and the business vision required to become a co-owner of an established company? If so, this role is for you.

Positioned at the intersection of strategy, technology, and client relations, you will be more than just an employee; you will be a key decision-maker instrumental in shaping our service offerings, evolving our infrastructure, and driving our clients' success.

Advantages
A structured short- to medium-term company ownership plan.

Direct access to our proprietary data center architecture and large-scale cloud projects.

A stimulating work environment.

Salary commensurate with your expertise, benefits, and a company-funded training and certification program.

Responsibilities

Design, plan, and orchestrate the deployment of complex infrastructure (Azure Cloud, hypervisors, advanced networks, data centers, security, and compliance).

Act as an expert to resolve complex technical issues across internal and multi-client infrastructures (remotely or on-site).

Participate in strategic decision-making, the evolution of service offerings, and—ultimately—corporate governance as a partner.

Optimize monitoring, automation, and asset management (endpoints, servers, switches, firewalls, DNS/DHCP/GPO networks).

Serve as a strategic advisor (vCTO) to key clients to modernize their IT environments.

Qualifications
Proven, successful experience in a multi-client Managed Services Provider (MSP) environment.
7 to 10+ years in a senior technical role (Senior Systems Administrator, Infrastructure Specialist, or Architect).
Willingness to become a partner, lead the team, and collaborate with stakeholders.

Strategic & Technical Mastery of the Following Technologies:

Microsoft Windows Server (2019/2022/2025), Active Directory (GPO, OU, security hardening), advanced networking (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, firewalls, switches, VPNs).
Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 (advanced administration & security), VMware vSphere, Hyper-V.
SAN/NAS storage, backups, Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP), compliance, and cybersecurity.

Summary
Would you like more details about this Infrastructure Architect and Associate opportunity—with MSP experience—in the Montreal area? Contact me at View email address on randstad.com.

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