Computer Network Technician

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks and computer workstations and peripheral equipment
• Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and operating system software
• Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to co-ordinate access and use of computer networks
• Provide problem-solving services to network users
• Implement data, software and hardware security procedures
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade Web-server hardware and software
• Set up local area networks and connections to the Internet
• Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance
• Modify Web pages, applets and scripts
• Research and apply meta-data to Websites and register Websites with search engines
• Perform Web-server backup and recovery operations
• Supervise technical staff

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Linux
• JavaOS
• Networking software
• Networking hardware
• Networking security
• Extranet
• Intranet
• Internet
• Servers
• Desktop applications
• File management software
• Security software
• Multimedia software
• Presentation software
• Communication software
• Project management software
• Programming software
• Web service design
• Information technology
• SharePoint
• Database software
• Data analysis software
• Firewall
• MS Active Directory

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Dedication

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer