Network System Administrator

Work setting

• Consulting firm
• Information technology (IT) infrastructure

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
• 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
• Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance
• Perform Web-server backup and recovery operations

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Networking hardware
• Networking security
• Firewall

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence

Own tools/equipment

• Computer

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits