Network Administrator

Position Overview

Department:
Information Technology. Campus:
Barrie. Classification:
Support Staff. Status:
Full‑Time. Hours Per Week: 35. Pay Range: $47.13 – $54.48 per hour (4‑year rate). Reporting to the Manager, IT Infrastructure.

Location:

Barrie, Ontario.

• Provide technical design, implementation, and support services on a college‑wide LAN, WAN, Internet edge, and cloud network infrastructure that is managed and maintained centrally.
• Enable and support information technology systems for academic and administrative services, including telephone and data communications.
• Research, test, plan, and deploy new installations, modifications, and repairs.
• Install, maintain, support, and administer hardware and software systems used for the college’s network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless APs, and NAC solutions.
• Design and deploy systems constrained by compliance standards such as PCI and Georgian procedures.
• Provide resolutions and final level support for issues escalated from front‑line support.
• Research solutions, diagnose problems, and design or modify systems as necessary, developing new solutions when needed.
• Implement, maintain, and troubleshoot telephony systems, including phone, conferencing, and video services.
• Design networking connectivity and support of network operations in the cloud.
• Design, configure, and deploy UPS for the main campus and all remote campuses.
• Maintain current specialized knowledge of computer and communication hardware and software.
• Conduct presentations and training sessions for staff, students, and colleagues.
• Implement NAC solutions (Clear Pass) and architect and implement network security solutions (SIEM and Next‑Gen Firewalls).

• Successfully completed a three‑year postsecondary diploma/degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or another relevant field.
• CCNP Cisco Certified Network Professional (Routing and Switching / Enterprise Infrastructure). A minimum of five years of IT experience with designing, architecting, and deploying a robust, redundant, high‑availability network infrastructure.
• Experience with networking technologies including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Strong understanding of the OSI reference model.

• All employees are required to permanently reside in the province of Ontario.
• The position is currently eligible for Hybrid Work. Flex Work agreements will be determined by the employee and manager upon employment commencement.

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free workplace.

Applications for this position must be received by 11:59 p.m. on July 3, 2026.