Network Administrator

**Position: Junior Network Administrator**

**Location: Kitchener, Ontario**

About RPS Composites & the RPS Industrial Group of Companies:
For more than fifty years, the RPS Industrial Group of Companies has been delivering solutions in heavy industrial and construction markets. Installations in 45+ countries around the world speak to our experience.

Today we operate manufacturing, inspection, distribution, and service centers near:

- Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Kingston, Ontario
- Kitchener, Ontario
- London, Ontario
- Toronto, Ontario
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Columbus, Ohio
- Houston, Texas
- Mobile, Alabama
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Vancouver, Washington
- Washington DC

**Why Join RPS?**
- Professional growth opportunities in a multinational organization
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Competitive group benefits, matching retirement savings program, 10 paid holidays, PTO, education assistance

**Why Join the RPS IT Team?**
- Systems-driven culture: Our company prioritizes Information Technology using modern platforms, automation & emerging technologies.
- Range of experience: Our IT team is large enough for depth but small enough to allow exposure to many systems - Rapidly grow your skillset.
- Impactful work: Contribute to projects that have a significant impact on the organization and even the industry. Our team is built around continuous improvement, not break/fix.
- Strong organizational support: Our IT team has access to high-quality professional resources when required.

**The Position**:
We’re growing our team and looking for a Network Administrator that will help develop and maintain our network systems. The role is part of our IT team that is distributed across Canada and the US. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to demonstrate their solid technical skills and to continue to grow professionally.

**What You Will Do**:

- Administer the following:

- Advanced Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Azure
- WAN/LAN/WLAN systems
- Backup/recovery
- RMM
- Asset management
- Independently troubleshoot system issues locally and remotely
- Maintain IT related procedures to ensure consistent use
- Develop and maintain training documentation and resources as needed
- Perform system audits and reviews logs
- Hardware/software procurement

What You Bring:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or alternate relevant IT certifications along with experience and exceptional capability
- 5+ years’ experience in IT network support/administration/development
- Strong Cybersecurity principles (best practice, MFA, user education)

Experience with the following:

- Microsoft 365 administration (Entra ID, Intune, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams)
- LAN/WAN/WLAN management
- Network cabling management & general Telco support
- Configuring and deploying new workstations and software
- Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the tenacity to resolve issues completely
- Ability to write work instructions/knowledgebase entries
- Ability to train teammates and systems users
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; easily partners with colleagues at all levels of the organization
- Continuous improvement attitude in daily work
- Ability to manage confidential data

Other preferred specific skills:

- SonicWall SonicOS/NSM
- Ubiquiti Unifi/UNMS
- Jamf MDM
- Support Ticketing/KB systems
- PowerShell scripting
- Basic Microsoft SQL administration

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Computer networking: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kitchener, ON N2R 0C9