network administrator

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Employer details Brock University

Job details

*Please apply through the following link: https://brocku.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/brocku\_careers/job/St-Catharines-Main-Campus/Network-Administrator--ITS\_JR-1019850* *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. * *Pens