Systems Administrator

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Permanent full-time position (37.5 hours)

Rheinmetall Canada is proud to be part of the German Rheinmetall group, one of the largest European suppliers of systems and equipment for defense and security. We provide innovative solutions for vehicle systems and electronic solutions.

Among the many benefits we offer: a flexible work schedule with telework (3 days on-site), private medical services, a comprehensive range of employee benefits, a cafeteria service, a recreation and fitness room, free parking and a green environment. Start your career with us being recognized for your previous years of work and encouraged to develop your future skills!

As a Senior Systems Administrator at Rheinmetall Canada, your main challenge will be to ensure advanced management of the organization's systems, servers and platforms environment, while serving as a technical reference for the administration team and supporting the operational aspects of CMMC and CP‑CSC compliance initiatives.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Operate and optimize the server environment (Windows/Linux), identity (AD/Entra ID), backups and patching mechanisms.
• Act as a technical lead and mentor for other administrators and IT technicians.
• Provide operational backup for the IT manager as needed: team coordination, priority tracking and escalation management.
• Contribute to maintaining development environments for engineering teams and the DevSecOps pipeline.
• Manage Microsoft 365 platforms and endpoint management (Intune/Defender) with an advanced level of expertise.
• Support the execution of operational compliance controls related to CMMC, CP‑CSC and Law 25.
• Document system configurations, procedures and architectures, and ensure their continuous updating.
• Collaborate with the solutions architect on the integration of new platforms and cloud migrations.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

The qualifications we are looking for:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in Windows/Linux systems administration, including at least 2 years in a senior or advanced role.
• Proficiency in Active Directory, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Intune and endpoint security tools (Defender for Endpoint).
• Experience in DevSecOps environments and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) is an asset.
• Demonstrated skills in technical leadership, mentoring and priority management.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (CMMC, CP‑CSC, ISO 27001) and the ability to operationalize controls.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual (French/English).*

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, we will only contact candidates who are selected. Rheinmetall Canada is committed to employment equity.

*Rheinmetall Canada's clients and partners are mostly located outside Quebec, as is its subsidiary Rheinmetall Provectus, which is based in Ontario.

** Some conditions vary depending on the status of the position.