Senior, Network, Systems Administrator (Remote– Boucherville)

We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.

Position is REMOTE : The selected candidate must reside within 250 km of our BOUCHERVILLE (Qc) office.

At RONA, our employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA and Dick’s Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So, if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect match.

Your Role

Under the direction of the Head of Telecommunications and Telephony, the Network Systems Administrator is responsible for the management and evolution of network and telecommunications systems at Rona.

Your Role in More Detail Work with enterprise architects

Design detailed solutions based on architectural plans and required functional criteria

Define test plans, perform laboratory testing, and present results

Produce documentation for the solution and its integration with existing systems

Establish deployment strategies (new equipment and new versions)

Support the technical team during the deployment of new solutions and in operational activities

Open and follow up on service calls with vendors

Ensure the evolution of the telecommunications infrastructure by integrating new vendor technologies

Document solutions while complying with the Incident Management process

Contribute to and maintain the knowledge base (documentation and procedures)

Train the support team on the optimal use of telecommunications applications and services

Be able to work outside regular business hours and participate in an on-call rotation if required

Requirements College or university education, or equivalent, in Information Technology

10 years of experience managing data centers and networks

In-depth knowledge of Cisco Nexus NX-OS in a data center environment, including skills in VxLAN, ACI, MP-BGP, OTV, vPC, and LACP

Strong proficiency with the BGP routing protocol

Solid understanding of SD-WAN concepts

Experience with Cisco and Fortinet firewalls (operations-focused)

Experience with automation scripting (e.g., Python) or deployment tools

Strong problem-solving skills; organized and structured; customer-service oriented with a focus on quality

Ability to work under pressure

Comfortable working as part of a team

Ability to simplify and communicate technical knowledge effectively

Self-motivated learner

Ability to manage change

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools

By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as: A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children

A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations

Electric car charging stations

A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers

Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations)

Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.

Career growth opportunities within the company

An inclusive and safe working environment

Promotion of work-life balance

An employer that’s involved in the community

And much more!

If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources team if you require accommodation during the interview and assessment process and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status.