Network and Security Administrator

We are seeking an intermediate-level Network Administrator with a specialty in security to support the daily operations of our network environment. The ideal candidate has 45 years of hands-on experience managing and troubleshooting WAN VPN and firewall technologies in an enterprise setting. This role is primarily operations-focused and requires participation in an on-call rotation to support 24/7 availability of critical network services.

Network Operations & Support

• Provide day-to-day administration monitoring and troubleshooting of WAN LAN Wi-Fi and VPN connectivity
• Respond to network incidents and service requests ensuring timely resolution and communication with stakeholders
• Perform routine maintenance upgrades and changes to network devices following change management processes
• Support branch and remote site connectivity including coordination with ISPs and third-party vendors

WAN & Security Management

• Administer and support WAN technologies (e.g. MPLS SD-WAN site-to-site VPNs internet circuits)
• Configure and maintain firewalls VPNs and related security policies (e.g. Cisco Fortinet or equivalent)
• Implement and maintain secure network architectures including segmentation and access control
• Assist with rollout of network security standards and best practices across sites

Monitoring Incident Response & On-Call

• Monitor network performance and availability using network management and monitoring tools
• Investigate and resolve network alerts performance issues and security-related events
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours support for critical network issues
• Escalate complex incidents to senior engineers or vendors as needed while retaining ownership and oversight

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate documentation of network diagrams configurations and procedures
• Contribute to knowledge base articles and standard operating procedures for common tasks and incidents
• Identify recurring issues and propose improvements to reduce incident frequency and impact
• Support small to medium network projects and changes ensuring operational readiness and smooth handover

Collaboration

• Work closely with systems security and service desk teams to ensure stable and secure operations
• Provide technical input to support security initiatives audits and compliance activities
• Communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders about network issues and planned work

Qualifications :

• 45 years of hands-on experience as a Network Administrator or similar role in an enterprise environment
• Practical experience managing WAN technologies (MPLS SD-WAN VPN) and internet circuits.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise firewalls and VPN solutions (e.g. Cisco Fortinet Palo Alto or equivalent)
• Solid understanding of routing and switching (e.g. OSPF BGP VLANs trunking STP)
• Solid understanding of Wi-Fi networks concepts and best practices
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g. SolarWinds PRTG Wireshark etc.)
• Familiarity with network security concepts best practices and basic incident response.
• Comfortable participating in an on-call rotation and occasional after-hours work for incidents or changes
• Strong problem-solving skills attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills both written and verbal with a customer-service mindset

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Relevant certifications such as CCNA CCNP Fortinet NSE or equivalent
• Experience in multi-site or distributed environments (e.g. manufacturing retail or branch-heavy organizations)
• Exposure to SD-WAN solutions and next-generation firewalls
• Basic scripting or automation skills (e.g. Python PowerShell or Ansible) for operational tasks

Additional Information :

What we offer!

• A competitive wage vacation benefits and a RRSP matching program
• Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8500 per eligible dependents
• The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development
• A dynamic & rewarding work environmentthat is also a lot of fun!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills
IDS,Network security,Active Directory,Tcp/IP,LAN,Routers,Windows,Access Control,Information Security,Linux,Troubleshoot,Intrusion Detection,Juniper,Security Devices,Dns
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1