computer network technician

Job Description 

• • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
  • Education: College/CEGEP
  • Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• • Computer hardware or software retailer/wholesaler

Tasks

• • Maintain, troubleshoot, and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks and computer workstations, and peripheral equipment
  • Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software, and operating system software
  • Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to co-ordinate access and use of computer networks
  • Load computer tapes and disks and install software and printer paper and forms
  • Provide problem-solving services to network users
  • Implement data, software, and hardware security procedures
  • Perform routine network start-up and close-down and maintain control records
  • Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade Web-server hardware and software
  • Set up local area networks and connections to the Internet
  • Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance

Certificates, licenses, memberships, and courses

• • Certified Cloud Security Professional¿(CCSP)
  • Cisco certified internetwork expert (CCIE)
  • Cisco-certified network associate
  • Network+ Certification
  • Red Hat certified engineer (RHCE)

Computer and technology knowledge

• • Virtualization
  • Linux
  • Device drivers
  • Networking software
  • Networking hardware
  • Networking security
  • Extranet
  • Intranet
  • Internet
  • Servers
  • Desktop applications
  • Security software
  • Mail server software
  • Programming software
  • Database software
  • Programming languages
  • Software development
  • MS Office
  • Spreadsheet
  • Python

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• • Accurate
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Initiative
  • Judgment
  • Organized
  • Team player

Screening questions

• • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
  • Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?

Workplace information

• • Remote work available

Health benefits

• • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)