Network & Security Administrator

About Us

At Semex / Boviteq, we truly believe that your work and workplace should be more than just a job - they are an invaluable part of your career and personal journey. We believe you should have opportunities to grow, develop relationships, and contribute to our important work of ensuring that farmers worldwide have the genetics, technology, and hands-on solutions needed to feed the world.

About the Role

We are currently looking for a Network & Security Administrator to fill a vacancy and join our Information Technology Team. Reporting to the Supervisor, Infrastructure & Security, this role will be responsible for the reliable, secure operation of Semex’s global network and infrastructure environment, providing advanced network, systems, and security administration across on premises and cloud platforms. The role also serves as the network owner and escalation authority for third party SOC 24×7 threat detection, investigation, guided remediation, and incident response.

What You Will Do:

• Provide administration for the following systems:Microsoft Active Directory Domain (Hybrid)Support for Microsoft Exchange, Office365, MS Teams, Hyper-V, Remote Desktop Services, Dynamics AX, WAP, ADFS, and CRMSonicWall Firewalls, including security policy management, threat prevention, and VPN servicesHPE Switching hardware (Commware, Procurve and Aruba)HPE Aruba wireless systems (Aruba Central)Ubiquiti P2P wireless devicesSupport for additional internal systems and platforms as required to maintain operational continuityMonitor and maintain server and network health, performance, and availability using Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) and related monitoring tools; proactively identify and remediate issues before service impact occurs.
• Implement and follow Disaster Recovery policies and procedures; make recommendations for improvements of identified gaps/risks.
• Lead risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activities by reviewing SOC alerts, vulnerability findings, and incident trends; translate security intelligence into actionable remediation plans and prioritized risk reduction initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership for Tier 2/3 escalations, supports operational decision making, and drives continuous improvement through standards, documentation, and adoption of best practices and emerging technologies.
• Administer system storage by monitoring server-based disk, SAN and NAS usage and adjusting where necessary, ensuring maximum time online.
• Administer and enforce operating system patching and device firmware lifecycle management across servers, network devices, and endpoints to maintain security, stability, and compliance with organizational standards and risk tolerance.
• Implement and follow Disaster Recovery policies and procedures; make recommendations for improvements of identified gaps/risks.
• Administer endpoint firewalls policies and IPSec VPN tunnels - Administer all remote access.

What You Need to Succeed:

• College diploma in Information Technology, Network Administration, or Information Security, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• CompTIA Network+, Security+, or equivalent networking/security certification.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in network and security administration within an enterprise or multi-site environment.
• Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Security Operations Analyst, or Identity and Access Administrator.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience administering enterprise networking and security infrastructure, including firewalls, switching, wireless, and secure remote access.
• Experience supporting hybrid Microsoft environments, including Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure / Entra ID, and identity security controls.
• Experience implementing and enforcing security best practices, including patching, vulnerability management, MFA, conditional access, and access controls.
• Familiarity with risk management, security monitoring, and audit readiness in a production environment.
• Firewall or networking vendor certifications are an asset.
• Exceptional, accountability, attention to detail, communication (technical & non-technical), adaptability and integrity.

Why Join Semex/Boviteq:

Health & Wellness

• Company paid comprehensive benefits program: Including extended health and dental care for employees and eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

Financial Security

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching
• Competitive salary, merit pay and annual performance bonus

Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off: Vacation, Personal and Sick time
• Employee Recognition Program

Growth & Culture

• Learning and development opportunities
• Social committee events
• Annual allowance for Semex Shop to purchase Semex / Boviteq branded clothing and merchandise

Work Location & Minimum Pay Rate

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in our Guelph location. This position offers a minimum starting salary of $75,000, with potential compensation enhancements based on applicable experience and qualifications. Please note, this role requires the participation in on-call rotation to provide support a a 24×7 operational environment, responding to high priority incidents and coordinating resolution across infrastructure, security, and teams as required.

At Semex / Boviteq we strive to have team members feel empowered and valued, contributing to our success. We take pride in the diverse community that makes up the fabric of our company. From the salesperson at the farm gate to the lab technician, everyone works purposefully and meaningfully. We’re not afraid of hard work, hold each other accountable, and act guided by our core values. If this sounds like you, let’s talk!

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Semex/Boviteq encourages people with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request by contacting talentmanagement@semex.com.

At Semex/Boviteq we are committed to protecting your personal information. By applying you consent to the collection and use of your personal data for recruitment purposes, in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used during the recruitment process. Please note the terms used in this posting are used generically and refer to people of all genders. We are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices and will notify applicants of the outcome within 45 days of their final interview.

We thank all applicants for applying for this position, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.