computer network technician

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal government agency in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Network Administrator to coordinate and maintain computer networks, troubleshoot issues, and provide technical support. Candidates must have a trades certificate or diploma and relevant experience in network management. This role requires on-site presence as remote work is not an option.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Proficiency in maintaining and troubleshooting computer networks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate access and use of computer networks.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of networks and workstations.
• Monitor the performance of computer systems and networks.

Skills

Network coordination

Software installation

Troubleshooting

Technical support

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Coordinate access and use of computer networks
• Install software
• Install web server hardware and software
• 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
• Perform Web-server backup and recovery operations

Additional information Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player