Network Administrator

Manitoulin Group of Companies; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation and logistics firm in Peel Region is seeking an experienced Network Administrator to manage and maintain their extensive network infrastructure. This role supports modernization projects and ensures system stability and security across their operations. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years in network administration, strong knowledge of TCP/IP and routing, and preferred experience with Fortinet and IBM Cloud. The company offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits programs.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Profit-Sharing Opportunities

Opportunities for Growth and Advancement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Network Administrator or in a similar role with production support knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in high-pressure situations.
• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN platforms is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain network infrastructure and telecommunications systems.
• Support infrastructure modernization projects.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network hardware and software.

Skills

Network protocols

TCP/IP

Routing

Switching

Customer service

Education

College diploma or university degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Fortinet (FortiGate/FortiManager)

IBM Cloud networking

Job description

Overview

Manitoulin Transport has the most extensive transportation network in North America, making it easy to provide dependable on-time delivery and faster transit times. Sustained by its 60 years experience, Manitoulin developed the transportation knowledge that is relied on and trusted by clients in various industries.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing, maintaining, and evolving the company's network infrastructure, server infrastructure, cloud environments, data communications, and telecommunications systems.
• This role provides critical support for a major infrastructure modernization project involving the refresh of SD-WAN, replacement of firewalls, switches, wireless access points, and the migration of legacy telephony to modern VoIP solutions.
• Ensure the stability, security, and integrity of the organization’s network environment.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain network hardware and software, including switches, firewalls, and wireless access points, to ensure 24/7 connectivity.
• Regularly update and patch network devices and servers to maintain compliance with ISO 27001 security standards.
• Support computing environments and cloud networking components within IBM Cloud.
• Act as the primary escalation point for network and telecommunications issues, resolving break/fix tickets and service requests within established SLAs.
• Maintain the physical standards and organization of on-site wiring closets across the enterprise.
• Ensure accuracy of network diagrams, site configurations, and IT asset management records.
• Audit telecom related vendor billing to ensure accurate business unit allocations and removal/turn down of unnecessary circuits
• Liaise effectively with third-party partners, vendors, and external clients for troubleshooting support and ongoing MACD
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and upgrades to enhance network efficiency.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for addressing network emergencies outside of business hours.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in the field of Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years proven experience as a Network Administrator or similar role with a strong emphasis on production support and troubleshooting.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP, routing, and switching.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet (FortiGate/FortiManager) or comparable SD-WAN platforms is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with IBM Cloud networking is a significant asset.
• Strong customer service orientation and the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.

Certifications

• Vendor-specific certifications (Fortinet, CCNA/CCNP, IBM Cloud) are preferred.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CompTIA, ITIL and other Cloud certifications) are a plus.

Additional Information

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive Benefits Program
• Profit-Sharing Opportunities
• Rewarding Careers
• Opportunities for Growth and Advancement