Network System Administrator

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
• Load computer tapes and disks and install software and printer paper and forms
• Provide problem-solving services to network users
• Implement data, software and hardware security procedures
• Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records
• 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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)