computer network technician

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

Work setting:

• Help desk.
• Consulting firm.
• Information technology (IT) infrastructure.

Tasks:

• Coordinate access and use of computer networks.
• Install software.
• Install web server hardware and software.
• Load printer with paper and forms.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks and computer workstations and peripheral equipment.
• Monitor the performance of computer systems and networks.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and upgrade web server hardware and software.
• 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.
• 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.

Supervision:

11-15 people.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Cisco certified network associate.
• Microsoft certified IT professional (MCITP).
• Microsoft certified professional (MCP).
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE).

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Virtualization.
• MAC.
• Linux.
• JavaOS.
• Device drivers.
• Networking software.
• Networking hardware.
• Networking security.
• Extranet.
• Intranet.
• Internet.
• Servers.
• Desktop applications.
• Enterprise Applications Integration (EAI).
• File management software.
• Security software.
• Word processing software.
• Mail server software.
• Communication software.
• HTML editing software.
• Web service design.
• Business diagram software.
• Desktop publishing software.
• Mapping and data visualization software.
• SharePoint.
• Database software.
• Programming languages.
• Software development.
• Data analysis software.
• MS Office.
• MS Windows.
• Spreadsheet.
• Firewall.
• MS Active Directory.
• Veritas Netbackup.
• WordPerfect.
• Social Media.

Type of experience:

Call centre.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Sitting.

Own tools/equipment:

Computer.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written communication.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Dedication.

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

Early morning.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning.

Health benefits:

Health care plan.

Financial benefits:

As per collective agreement.

Other benefits:

Other benefits. Parking available.