Network Administrator

kaltire; Vernon; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Discount on tires

Job summary

Kal Tire is seeking a Network Administrator for a remote-based role centred in Vernon, BC. The role handles designing, planning, implementing, documenting and administering all network infrastructures, with responsibilities spanning daily operations, security, backups and incident management.

Candidates should have post-secondary IT education and hands-on experience with Cisco, Meraki, Ruckus, Palo Alto devices and SD-WAN. Occasional travel and on-call after-hours support are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Network Administrator in a medium to large enterprise.
• Post-secondary degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Cisco, Meraki, Ruckus, Palo Alto and Versa SD-WAN technologies.

Responsibilities

• Documentation and administration of all network infrastructures.
• Serve as a technical troubleshooter on complex networking issues.
• Maintain network security and access control.
• Create and maintain documentation of network topology and configurations.
• Perform or oversee network maintenance duties.
• Lead small to medium network infrastructure lifecycle upgrade projects.
• Provide after-hours support as required.

Education

Post-secondary degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Cisco Routing & Switching

Meraki

Ruckus Wireless

Palo Alto Firewall

Load Balancers

Versa SD-WAN

VOIP Telephony

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Network Administrator

Vernon, BC (Remote)

The Network Administrator is remoted based and responsible for performing analytical, technical and support work in the designing, planning, implementation; documentation and administration of all network infrastructures. In addition, the Network Administrator is responsible for managing network projects and for the day to day operational tasks such as proactive maintenance, management, monitoring performance, incident and problem management, security, and backup and recovery across the Network infrastructure.

Core Responsibilities

Network Upkeep

• Documentation and administration of all network infrastructures.
• Serves as a technical troubleshooter on complex networking issues.
• Maintains Network security and access control.
• Creates and maintains documentation of Network topology and configurations.
• Performs or oversees network maintenance duties.

Network Development

• Creates or contributes to detailed design documents.
• Proactively identify ongoing cost optimization, performance enhancement, and growth strategies.
• Performs research and analysis for potential technology solutions to business needs.
• Seeks opportunities to automate or streamline manual tasks.
• Delivers emerging technology presentations.
• Stays up-to-date with technical and industry developments.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists others in the performance of their duties as required.
• Adheres to the established processes and procedures within the IS Department.
• Establishes and maintains close working relationships with vendors and service providers.
• Prepares and delivers informative, well-organized presentations and communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support end users as required to provide a positive customer experience including after hour coverage.

Authority/Supervisory Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules and coordinates Networking activities.
• May lead small to medium Network Infrastructure lifecycle upgrade projects.

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a Network Administrator for a medium to large enterprise with complex technology environments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Cisco Routing and Switching devices, Meraki and Ruckus Wireless Technologies, Palo Alto Firewall Appliances, Load Balancers, Versa SD-WAN, VOIP Telephony, Network performance and monitoring tools.

Education

• Post-secondary graduate with a degree, diploma or certificate in computer science or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Special Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required.
• Ability to participate in on-call after hours support rotation is required.
• Evening and occasional weekend work will be required.
• Must have own transportation and a valid BC driver’s license.

What We Offer

• The target compensation for this role is $80,000-$95,000 per year based on experience.
• Extended group health, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible full-time and part-time permanent employees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• A group RRSP/DPSP matching program.
• Opportunity to work remotely.
• Discount on tires and mechanical services
• Positive work culture, opportunities for growth and development, and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development, such as training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.

To be considered for this position at this time, candidates must be legally eligible to work for any Canadian employer. A Canadian Criminal Record Check may be required for certain positions as part of the final stages of the hiring process.

Kal Tire uses AI tools to support parts of recruitment, including but not limited to job posting and pre-screening. All interviews and hiring decisions are being made by Kal Tire's hiring managers and recruiters.

Kal Tire is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to thrive. We embrace diverse perspectives and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If your qualifications align with the role, we'll connect with you to guide you through the next steps. Candidates considered for the role must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada. A Canadian Criminal Record Check may be required for certain positions as part of the final stages of the hiring process.