2025-59 Permanent IT Network & Cybersecurity Specialist

Kenora Catholic District School Board

We are a Roman Catholic school system dedicated to excellence in education the Christian formation of youth and meaningful partnerships with family community and the Church.

THE KENORA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

The Kenora Catholic District School Board (KCDSB) educates more than 1300 students from diverse cultures and backgrounds in 4 elementary schools and 1 secondary school located in beautiful Kenora and Red Lake Ontario. At KCDSB we welcome students to experience a quality inclusive and values-based education in a caring Catholic school community. Our mission goes beyond academics the arts and athletics. Our goal is to provide excellence in Catholic education and grow graduates who become fully engaged citizens able to contribute to their families communities and society.

Our staff is among our greatest resources. The people we hire have a direct impact on the success of our students. With approximately 180 academic and 80 permanent support staff the KCDSB is one of the largest employers in the region.

KCDSB invites applications for a 1.0 FTE Permanent Information Technology (IT) Network and Cybersecurity Specialist at the Catholic Education Centre located in Kenora ON to commence employment as soon as possible.

Salary Range : $62139 - $77936

Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Information Technology Services and will work closely with the Information Technology (IT) Technician Lead to perform the day-to-day operations on the Boards Information Technology Systems. This is a hands-on technical role responsible for performing IT support for a wide variety of software and hardware technology solutions used in individual schools while providing technical support to staff within the Board. Specific hardware and services include the helpdesk backup switches routers wireless access points video conferencing units telephones cabling cameras classroom technology and cybersecurity systems.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Installs maintains and provides network and server support to ensure that all users have reliable uninterrupted access
• Applying a deep technical understanding of industry standards in network infrastructure and technical solution trends
• Maintaining Board IT assets such as network equipment Chromebooks and underlying infrastructure (VPN Firewalls Security SASE solution)
• Must be able to display positive attitudes and behaviours which demonstrate an awareness and willingness to respond to internal customers meeting their needs requirements and expectations
• Remains current and ensures the Department follows the Ministry of Education guidelines Board policies and procedures
• Maintain and monitor IT network communication assets to ensure continuity of services
• Perform necessary upgrades to the network infrastructure as needed
• Monitors SIEM and other security platforms investigating and mitigating any incidents
• Develop and implement computer security strategies
• Provides technical assistance on the helpdesk to support technical issues
• Creates and maintains information technology documentation contingency and disaster recovery plans
• Acts as a resource person to Board committees school committees school councils and staff in computer information technology matters (i.e. Board Meetings)

QUALIFICATIONS :

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

In your application please include a cover letter and resume outlining qualifications. Please quote competition number 2025-59 no later than November 24th 2025 at 4 : 00 pm to :

We appreciate the interest of all applicants however KCDSB will only be contacting candidates whose skills experience and qualifications best meet the requirements of the position.

Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available during the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department.

Successful candidates must provide a current satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) prior to commencing employment with KCDSB. Please review the requirements for the VSC at Ontario Provincial Police - Police Record Checks ()

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Dedicated to Excellence in Catholic Education

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Dhcp,Routing Protocols,Collection Management,Network Administration,Network security,Tcp / IP,LAN,Computer Networking,OSPF,Network Monitoring,TCP,Dns

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 62139 - 77936