Network Administrator

Network Administrator

(Full Time) Information Technology Department

As a Network Administrator, you will be responsible for network administration, including installation, maintenance, upgrades, patch management, log file review and investigations. To be successful, you must have a sound knowledge of network security, hardware and software; how to set up and program network switches, routers, firewalls and other networking equipment; studying new innovations in network administration techniques, keeping informed of advances of technology and equipment;

assisting in networking infrastructure improvements and in the design of new systems.

• Install, maintain, upgrade and patch network infrastructure; review logs and conduct investigations as needed.
• Apply knowledge of network security, hardware and software; configure and troubleshoot switches, routers, firewalls and other networking equipment.
• Stay informed of advances in network technology and participate in infrastructure improvements and new system designs.
• Assist in designing and implementing networking solutions to meet organizational needs.

• Diploma in information systems or related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institute, plus a minimum of 4 years related experience.
• Ability to qualify for and maintain the required RCMP security clearance for the position. Failure to satisfy this requirement will necessitate removal from the position.
• Valid B.C. Driver's Licence.
• Advanced knowledge of local and wide area network technologies, standards and protocols, including the ability to design, configure and troubleshoot complex network routing.
• Advanced network knowledge with Cisco and Meraki appliances.
• System administration of servers, network and voice technologies, primarily in areas of enterprise server services, enterprise storage, management of VOIP, network switching, and backup.
• Current experience with managing and supporting virtualization technologies for servers.

• Microsoft (Server, Exchange, Group Policy, RDS, DNS, Active Directory)
• Network Security & MFA (Duo, Microsoft, Cisco)
• EDR / Endpoint Security (Crowd Strike, Sentinel One)
• Identity & Access Management (RADIUS, TACACS+, SAML/SSO)
• Automation & Scripting (Power Shell, Python, Bash)
• Basic SQL knowledge
• Log Management & Monitoring (Syslog, Wireshark, Solar Winds)
• Vulnerability Management
• Backups (Veeam, Power Protect, Avamar)
• Storage (Power Store, Data Domain)
• VMware (ESX, vCenter)
• Network Switching (Cisco)
• Voice (Cisco VoIP)
• Firewalls (Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Cisco)
• Meraki (Firewall, Wi-Fi AP and MDM)
• Exchange 365, Azure Cloud, Entra
• Share Point

• CCNA or CCNP Enterprise
• VMware: VCP
• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Administrator Associate or Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate

Compensation

The hourly rate of pay in this position is $54.29 (2026 rate). You will normally work the standard work week of Monday to Friday within the hours specified and at least one day a week outside of standard working hours. You will be required to respond to frequent shift changes on short notice and to work overtime as assigned. Employees will be required to travel in the performance of duties.

As this is a union position, the incumbent will have union dues deducted upon hire in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

About the Employer

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Job Title:

Network Administrator (Full Time). Competition Number: 2026-51. Closing Date:
June 29, 2026 @ 4:30pm.