2025-59 Permanent IT Network & Cybersecurity Specialist

Kenora Catholic District School Board; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Northwestern Ontario is seeking an IT Network and Cybersecurity Specialist to ensure reliable access to IT resources. Tasks include network maintenance, user support, and documentation. The ideal candidate should have a diploma in IT, customer service skills, and at least 3 years of relevant experience. This full-time role offers a salary ranging from $62,139 to $77,936.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years IT experience, ideally supporting network infrastructure.
• Proficiency in providing and measuring exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and provide network and server support.
• Monitor SIEM and security platforms, investigate incidents.
• Provide technical assistance on the helpdesk.

Skills

Critical thinking

Troubleshooting

Customer Service

Collaboration

Networking knowledge

Education

Post-Secondary Graduate in IT

Tools

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Job description

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 : $62,139 - $77,936

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 Board's 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

• Post-Secondary Graduate with a diploma in an IT related discipline
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
• A minimum of 3 years IT experience, ideally supporting network infrastructure
• Critical thinker with good troubleshooting, diagnostic and problem-resolution skills
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as an individual contributor as well as part of a team and with other relevant stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Ability to identify and manage changing priorities
• Proficiency in providing and measuring exceptional Customer Service experience and maintaining professional working relationships with peers and external vendors
• Industry standard Cybersecurity and Network certifications would be considered an asset
• Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting SASE solutions
• A good understanding of TCP / UDP, IP, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, Network Security, VPNs, scripting as well as other emerging technologies is preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as it pertains to supporting end users with a varying degree of computer experience
• Ability to develop priorities and sound documentation to support work within the scope of the position
• Passion for learning and engaging with new network ideas
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and work under pressure
• Valid G Driver's license, as travel to Red Lake, ON is required as per the needs of the school (minimum of 3 times annually)

Knowledge of the following is considered an asset

• 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

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