Network Administrator: Secure & Optimize Infrastructure

Rocky View County, AB; Alberta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky View County in Alberta seeks a Network Administrator to design, secure, and optimize our local networks, ensuring uninterrupted operation across LAN/WAN. You will configure routers, switches, and firewalls while coordinating with vendors and stakeholders.

You will monitor performance, document configurations, and support end-users. Ongoing certifications and cross-team collaboration are encouraged in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Network Administrator or similar
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols: TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, firewalls
• Experience with network hardware (routers, switches, APs) and monitoring tools
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Familiarity with performance tuning and capacity planning
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Industry certifications such as CCNA/CCNP/Network+ preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain LANs, WANs, and other networks to ensure performance and availability
• Implement and manage network security measures (firewalls, IDS, etc.)
• Troubleshoot network issues and provide end-user support for connectivity, VPNs, routers, and switches
• Plan and implement network upgrades and expansions
• Keep accurate network diagrams, configurations, and security policies
• Monitor traffic and optimize network performance; perform capacity planning
• Create user guides and train staff on best practices
• Coordinate with vendors for equipment, service contracts, and issue resolution
• Coordinate maintenance outages with minimal service disruption
• Ensure compliance with policies and data protection standards
• Pursue ongoing professional development and certifications

Skills

Networking concepts

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

On-call

Vendor management

Independent work

Asset lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technology

CCNA

CCNP

Network+

ITIL Foundation

Tools

Fortinet

Cisco

VOIP

Network monitoring tools

Network management systems

Job description

Rocky View County in Alberta seeks a Network Administrator to design, secure, and optimize our local networks, ensuring uninterrupted operation across LAN/WAN. You will configure routers, switches, and firewalls while coordinating with vendors and stakeholders.

You will monitor performance, document configurations, and support end-users. Ongoing certifications and cross-team collaboration are encouraged in this role.