IT Infrastructure Analyst

Recochem is leading the way in offering global thermal management, emission control, vehicle care and household solutions that provide protection & safety to consumers and to the environment.
Recochem excels at turning consumer insights into innovation while driving In-depth category expertise and building power brands that align to consumer preference. Our innovative solutions are backed by R&D expertise and next-level education. Our progressive supply chain is unmatched, with 16 factories across the globe.
Recochem’s solutions include coolant/antifreeze, EV thermal fluids, performance fluids, diesel exhaust fluid, windshield washer fluids, car care, rust preventatives, household solvents & winterizing solutions.
Role Overview
Roles and Responsibilities
Network and Systems Infrastructure
- Implement, and manage secure, scalable network infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, routers, wireless solutions, and load balancers.
- Install and wire IT and network equipment as part of infrastructure deployment and maintenance.
- Configure and support networking protocols and services such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, BGP, VPN, SD-WAN, and SASE.
- Administer Windows Server environments (physical and virtualized using VMware, Hyper-V, and Azure VMs).
- Manage core infrastructure services including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and file/print services.
- Support hybrid identity environments involving Azure AD and on-premises AD.

Cloud and Hybrid Connectivity
- Deploy and maintain Azure networking components, including Virtual Networks (VNETs), Network Security Groups (NSGs), VPN Gateways, Azure Firewall, and ExpressRoute.
- Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams on hybrid connectivity, cloud migration, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) initiatives.

Security and Compliance
- Enforce network access controls, segment traffic, and conduct regular security assessments.
- Coordinate incident response and system recovery efforts during outages or security events.

Monitoring, Automation, and Optimization
- Utilize monitoring tools (e.g., FortiAnalyzer, PRTG, Azure Monitor) to ensure visibility into systems and networks.
- Continuously enhance monitoring systems to improve responsiveness and issue detection.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., PowerShell) to streamline recurring infrastructure tasks.

Collaboration and Support
- Support and back up the Senior Network Administrator in resolving requests and major incidents and collaborate on delivering new projects.
- Serve as an escalation point for internal teams (System Administration, Cybersecurity, and Applications).
- Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and technical upskilling.
- Coordinate with third-party vendors for advanced troubleshooting, license renewals, contract oversight, hardware procurement, and equipment disposal.

Documentation and Project Delivery
- Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation including network diagrams, configuration baselines, SOPs, and internal knowledge articles.
- Support infrastructure projects, including upgrades, migrations, and expansions of sites or services.
- Contribute to the development and testing of disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BCP) plans.

Proactive Engagement and Availability
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to infrastructure management, service reliability, and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate flexibility to support critical incidents or project-related tasks that may occasionally require availability outside regular business hours.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in network and systems administration roles.
- Expertise in Fortinet and Cisco platforms.
- Proven hands-on experience with Azure networking technologies and hybrid cloud connectivity.
- Comprehensive understanding of core networking and routing protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPN, BGP).
- Solid experience in Microsoft infrastructure administration (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy).
- Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
- Fluency in English (French is considered an asset).
- Occasional travel and a valid driver’s license are required.

Preferred Qualifications
- CCNA or Network+ certification is a plus.
- Experience with Operational Technology (OT) and industrial networking environments
- Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Bicep)

Working knowledge of Linux systems and container
Our Values
We deliver value to our customer
We maintain integrity
We work as a team with mutual respect
We act with a sense of urgency
We focus on safety, our environment and quality