Network Analyst

Location: Sault Ste. Marie

Network Analyst, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
The Network Analyst supports the security, stability, and availability of Interfor’s network infrastructure across multi‑site manufacturing and corporate environments. This hands‑on role delivers network administration, supports mill and office connectivity, resolves escalations, and partners closely with internal teams and external vendors to improve reliability and standardization.

This role is for an existing  on-site  vacancy and can be based out of one of the following locations:

Sault Ste. Marie Division: 1195 Peoples Rd, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6C 3W7

Timmins Division: 267 McChesney Rd, Timmins, ON P4N 7C3

What We Offer
Interfor offers a competitive salary based on experience, skills, and qualifications, with an expected range of  $80,000 - $85,000  (CAD) per year. We’re committed to creating careers where employees can contribute, grow, and thrive. In addition to base pay, you’ll enjoy:

Short‑Term Incentive Bonus

3 weeks paid vacation to start

RRSP matching

Employee Share Purchase Program matching

Employer‑paid medical and dental coverage

Ongoing opportunities for professional development through training, hands‑on experience, and exposure to evolving IT and OT technologies

What You’ll Do

Monitor, troubleshoot, and support enterprise networks  across corporate and remote sites, ensuring reliable availability of LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, VPN, firewall, and site connectivity services.

Install, configure, and manage network infrastructure  including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless systems, and related services throughout their full lifecycle.

Maintain secure, resilient, and standardized networks  by applying best practices, validating backups and configurations, and supporting redundancy, failover, and refresh initiatives.

Plan, implement, and document network changes and operations , maintaining accurate diagrams, standards, and procedures while following established change management processes.

Collaborate with IT, OT, cybersecurity, vendors, and site teams  to deliver secure multi‑site connectivity, support WAN circuits and site turn‑ups, resolve incidents, and participate in on‑call support as required.

What You Offer

Experience : 5+ years in a network administration role in a manufacturing environment

Certifications :
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) – required

Education :
University Degree or Diploma in Information Technology or similar

Technical :
Strong understanding of enterprise networking in a multi‑site environment, including TCP/IP, routing and switching, wireless technologies, physical media, and network security (firewalls, VPNs, and segmentation), along with hands‑on experience monitoring networks, troubleshooting incidents using logs/data, and supporting deployments and upgrades.

Professional :
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders, produce effective documentation, manage competing priorities, and continuously learn in a dynamic IT/OT operating environment.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre‑employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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