Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in

Montreal

, (

Quebec

,

Canada

), is seeking talent to fill the position of

Senior Administrator, Core Datastorage

. This job is

full-time

permanent

.
About the Role
Join the Infrastructure and Operations team as a “Storage and Backup” Administrator. In this role, you will be responsible for operating, supporting, and improving the company’s IT infrastructure, in both on-premises and hybrid environments. You will ensure that systems remain secure, reliable, and resilient, while contributing to initiatives related to the infrastructure lifecycle, automation, and operational excellence on a daily basis, in collaboration with the IT Infrastructure Manager.

Responsibilities
Provide support, design, and continuous improvement for storage and backup infrastructures and related tools
Administer and design storage solutions in a large-scale, 24/7 setting
Collaborate closely with IT teams and business stakeholders to design and deliver solutions aligned with business needs
Lead automation initiatives to reduce repetitive tasks and improve team efficiency




Diagnose and resolve complex issues in distributed application and infrastructure environments
Ensure compliance with procedures, technical design standards, and best practices
Manage activities within the ITIL framework (change, incident, and service request management)
Contribute to team routines and participate in operations outside standard hours (at least once a month)
Participate in technology monitoring and recommend improvements
Draft and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures
Administer and maintain Commvault backup solutions
Monitor backups and restores on a daily basis
Oversee storage infrastructures and ensure their availability

Required Qualifications:
At least 5 years of experience as a storage and backup administrator in the enterprise IT sector. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
Hands-on experience in key infrastructure areas (networking, virtualization, storage/backup, databases).
Advanced expertise in:

Block storage / FC/iSCSI SANs (Dell PMAX, HPE Alletra/Nimble)
Backup solutions (Commvault)

Knowledge of cloud technologies
Experience in high-availability environments as well as in the design, implementation, and testing of disaster recovery plans (DR)




Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills in complex distributed environments
Proficiency in ITIL processes (Change, Incident, and Request Management)
Strong awareness of security issues (remediation, hardening of environments)
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French

What we are offering
Competitive salary and annual bonus
At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays a year from the first day of work, depending on your experience
Full range of group insurance from the first day of work
Telemedicine services
Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work
Employee and family assistance program
Education assistance program
Hybrid workplace: in-person and remote work
Work environment based on respect, inclusion and diversity
Office accessible by public transit

(*) English bilingual: If listed, this qualification is required since this function requires regular verbal and/or written interaction with customers, partners and/or our American subsidiaries.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.

To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.

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📌 Senior Administrator, Core Datastorage (Montreal)
🏢 Domtar
📍 Montreal