computer network technician

Red Deer Resort & Casino; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality and gaming establishment in Red Deer is seeking a Computer Network Administrator to coordinate and manage computer networks, ensuring they operate efficiently. Candidates should have relevant certifications and the ability to troubleshoot hardware and software. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Basic security clearance required.
• Valid driver's licence needed.
• Experience in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate access and use of computer networks.
• Monitor the performance of computer systems and networks.
• Troubleshoot and upgrade web server hardware and software.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Dedication

Education

College or non-university certificate/diploma (1-2 years)

Tools

Cisco certified network associate

MS Office

MS Windows

Firewall

MS Active Directory

Job description

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : English

Hours : 32 to 44 hours per week

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

Experience : Will train

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Help desk
• Financial management / services
• Financial services industry

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
• Respond to requests for help and information from Website visitors and Website designers

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cisco certified network associate

Computer and technology knowledge

• Intranet
• Internet
• Servers
• Desktop applications
• File management software
• Word processing software
• Presentation software
• Information technology
• MS Office
• MS Windows
• Spreadsheet
• Firewall
• MS Active Directory

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Dedication

Other benefits

• Free parking available