Computer Network Technician

**Job Title**: Computer Network Technician
**Company Operating Name**: Affinity Group
**Business Address**: 2985 Virtual Way #275, Vancouver, BC - V5M 4X7
**Number of Vacancies**: 1
**Location(s) of Work**: Greater Vancouver, BC
**Terms of Employment**: ongoing project based work, Full-time
**Language of Work**: English
**Wage**: $36.50-40.00/hour
**NOC Code**: 22220 (Computer Network Technician)
**Job Title: Computer Network Technician**

**Job Summary**

**Key Job Duties**
**Core NOC 22220 Responsibilities**
- Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and administer local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks, workstations, Internet connections, and peripheral equipment.
- Operate master consoles to monitor performance of computer systems and networks and coordinate access and usage.
- Provide problem-solving services to network users.
- Perform network start-up, shut-down, and maintain control records.
- Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
- Conduct tests and perform security and quality controls.
- Perform shell scripting or other basic scripting tasks.
- May supervise other network and web technicians.

**Specialized Duties**
- Replace core and edge switches, ensuring accurate migration of configurations from legacy to new systems.
- Configure routing, firewall, and NAT policies on internet firewalls.
- Coordinate with vendors to replace legacy Metro circuits with new Carrier Ethernet (CE) circuits.
- Support vendor activities including pre-field preparation, staging, and implementation for circuit replacements.
- Coordinate decommissioning of legacy circuits with vendors.
- Prepare sites for equipment installations, ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards.
- Provide technical support for additional hardware components related to network upgrades.
- Execute network implementation and production cutover services, primarily outside normal business hours, to minimize operational disruptions.
- Perform physical labor associated with equipment installation (including lifting equipment up to 50 lbs).

**Skills and Requirements**

**Education**
- University degree or technical diploma in Communications Technology, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

**Certifications**
- Vendor-specific certifications such as Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent are required.

**Experience**
- Minimum 4 years of recent experience in data networking.

**Technical Skills**
- Expertise in configuring, migrating, and troubleshooting network switches and firewalls.
- Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies, network protocols, routing, and firewall policies.
- Proficiency in vendor coordination for circuit replacements and hardware deployment.
- Familiarity with scripting for network administration tasks (e.g., shell scripting).

**Other Requirements**
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and installing equipment up to 50 lbs.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, for production cutovers.
- Valid driver’s license may be required for site visits.

**Work Conditions**
- Work is primarily on-site at client facilities in Vancouver, BC (with occasional travel to other sites as required).
- Involves physical activity, including lifting and installing network hardware.
- May require extended hours or overtime to meet project deadlines.
- Work may be performed outside regular business hours to minimize disruption to client operations.

Pay: $36.50-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Experience**:

- Network engineering: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V5M 4X7