Network Administrator

**About the Role**:
The Network Administrator works as part of the infrastructure team to design, implement, and support the operations of a multi-vendor campus enterprise network. The incumbent is responsible for recommending and implementing best practices to ensure optimum performance, security, and disaster recovery.

**The Network Administrator, ITS will**:

- Manage complete lifecycle of a broad spectrum of network technologies including, but not limited to switches, routers, wireless access points and controllers, point-to-point wireless bridges, firewalls, traffic shapers, load balancers;
- Analyze, troubleshoot and solve complex network connectivity issues working with cross departmental teams, vendors and outside resources as required;
- Implement security and operational standards and leading practices to maintain and secure network infrastructure in coordination with security team;
- Deploy and Manage software and hardware firewalls to secure University’s network infrastructure;
- Analyze logs to identify, diagnose and resolve complex problems;
- Work with Information Security team to identify and respond to security threats and incidents;
- Maintain accurate inventory of assets and replacement costs and develop forecasts for replacements to assist in development of operational and capital budgets;
- Evaluate emerging and existing technologies, and provide guidance and recommendations for deployment;
- Oversee and participate in IT projects from planning to completion.

**Key Skills and Experience**:

- Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education and related experience;
- Recent experience with project management and network environments, including configuring, monitoring, and maintaining network equipment in a multi-vendor enterprise environment;
- Valid G class drivers license with the ability to provide an acceptable Driver’s Abstract;
- Knowledge of current technological developments in network virtualization, segmentation, programmable fabric, cloud computing;
- Ability to implement information security directives (patch firmware, firewalls, etc.);
- Knowledge of network security procedures and protocols particularly related to enterprise environments;
- Demonstrated experience with enterprise grade Wireless Access Points and controllers, preference on HPE/Aruba products, and enterprise grade firewalls with preference on Palo Alto products and data center fabric technologies with preference on Cisco ACI product;
- Ability to work with users, understanding their needs and using analysis skills to interface their needs into system requirements;
- Ability to provide written and oral documentation and presentations for proposals, procedures, models and designs for a variety of technical and non-technical audiences;
- Ability to manage time, goals and full scope projects, and work with multiple users, tasks, projects and tight deadlines;
- Ability to analyze, troubleshoot and problem solve complex network connectivity issues; ability to troubleshoot, resolve incidents and identify issues, working with other IT members or vendors.

**Please note: This position will be required to work on-site and be available for on-call rotation and after hours/weekend support.**

**Preferred or Asset Skills**:

- Experience with post-secondary research environments;
- Project Management training;
- Any relevant industry recognized certifications or training; and
- Knowledge of scripting or configuration management tools (Python, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.).

**Salary and Total Rewards**:

- Job Grade M, Salary Scale ($$68,600.00 - $117,600.00);
- Target Hiring Range: $68,600 - $100,900
- This is a permanent position that includes:

- **Health & Dental Benefits**: Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
- **Pension Plan**: Enrollment eligibility in the Brock University Pension Plan.
- **Vacation**: Up to 3 weeks per year, in addition to university holidays.
- **Professional Development**: Eligibility for the Brock Tuition Waiver Program.
- *The final salary is based on experience, internal equity, and budget considerations within the target hiring range._

Pay: $68,600.00-$100,900.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-12-09