IT Network Automation Administrator

Network Automation Administrator

The Network Automation Administrator is an integral part of the London Drugs IT Team and is responsible for the deployment, maintenance and management of information systems.

The responsibilities of this position are as follows :

• Preparing and carrying out plans for the maintenance and administration of systems.
• Reviewing materials for the development of user training, by the training department.
• Being responsible for the health of systems through proactive monitoring and maintenance.
• Responding and troubleshooting issues and problems discovered through monitoring.
• Supporting and providing appropriate material for the development of client support and first response procedures.
• Managing incidents, problems, changes, and requests.
• Providing estimates and track progress of assigned project work.
• Participating in projects involving upgrades to existing and the deployment of new systems.
• Delivering projects on time.

The successful candidate will have the following :

Completion of a bachelor level degree program in Engineering, Science or Applied Science (Computing) or an equivalent combination of skills and experience.

The ideal candidate would also have Cisco Certification.

• Understands the maintenance, deployment, and troubleshooting of information systems. This includes but is not limited to networking, virtualization, firewalls, cloud IaaS and PaaS.
• Experience with Cisco, VMware, Palo Alto; certifications an asset.
• Experience with Network Automation deployment and scripting; Ansible and nautobot is a definite asset.
• Experience with automated solutions using Python is a definite asset.
• Experience with ITSM based ticketing systems and DevOps is an asset.
• Previous experience in the retail industry is a definite asset.

Please note that the role is 60% in the office and 40% WFH. The first month will require being in the office.

London Drugs offers advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies, salaries commensurate with experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits program including :

• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage for you and your family
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Company matched RRSPs
• Ongoing In-House Training & Education Courses
• Employee Family Assistance Program (Confidential counseling)
• Community Involvement

If you possess the necessary skills and expertise and would like to join an exciting team of professionals, please apply now!

London Drugs welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

We are an equal opportunity employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Be advised, London Drugs DOES NOT use third party recruitment services.

London Drugs may collect, use, and / or disclose your personal information (including the information in this application) where it is reasonable for establishing, managing or terminating an employment relationship.

This includes the use or disclosure of your personal information to persons inside or external to our organization, for the purpose of checking references or gathering other information to support an assessment of your candidacy.

To protect yourself, do not respond to unsolicited job offers from individuals or e-mail addresses, and never disclose any sensitive details about your identity (including personal or financial) to anyone you do not know or trust or on any unverified website, or website you do not trust.

Compensation : $31.50 - $40.00 per hour

London Drugs is 100% Canadian owned and is focused on local customers' satisfaction. Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia, London Drugs' 79 stores employ more than 8,000 staff dedicated to providing our customers with a superior shopping experience.

BenefitsComprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage for you and your family Ensuring you and your family are taken care of Ongoing In-House Training & Education Courses Lifelong learning Employee Family Assistance Program Free confidential counseling Company matched RRSPs Helping you plan for your future Health & Wellness Enjoy discounted memberships with Goodlife Fitness Employee Recognition Program Tangible rewards for great work! Employee Discount Program Sharing our success