Network Analyst

Geosam Capital; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 56,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosam Capital seeks a Network Analyst to ensure continuity of IT services, manage Microsoft domains, server environments, and VPN links across multiple sites. You will back up systems, monitor LAN/WAN hardware, and support the team in aligning IT with the school board's strategic plan.

You will implement firewalls, IDS, virus protection, and participate in architecture, upgrade plans, and documentation. Travel to Nunavik and strong teamwork are expected.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field.
• Candidate may be waived if suitable per JBNQA agreement.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in server and network services deployment for educational facilities.
• Implement and manage firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
• Ensure administration, deployment, control, and monitoring of network infrastructures.
• Participate in architecture projects and upgrade plans for existing infrastructure.
• Diagnose incidents and provide solutions using logs and diagnostic tools.
• Ensure compliance with safety and best practices; protect data and software.
• Draft and update technical documentation and training manuals.
• Provide the highest level of support; respond to emergencies.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Teamwork

Autonomous

Education

Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field

Tools

WatchGuard firewalls

Aruba network infrastructure

Windows Server

SQL Server

Hyper-V

Vmware

VPN

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Coordinator of IT Services, the Network Analyst will be responsible for ensuring the continuity of operational services including Microsoft domains, server environment management, multi-site VPN links, backups and the management of software and material components of the LAN/WAN infrastructure. The Network Analyst will also be expected to work and support the team in place, analyze and align technological needs in order to meet to the business needs and goals of the school board’s strategic plan, propose infrastructure development or optimization plans and ensure their execution.

FUNCTION & DUTIES:

• Actively participate in the server and network services deployment project for all educational facilities in the 14 communities of Nunavik;
• Implement and manage firewalls, intruder detection systems and virus protection systems;
• Ensure the administration, deployment, control, programming, monitoring and safety of wired or wireless network infrastructures;
• Actively participate in architecture and technological development projects, help define update plans and optimization of software or material component plans and upgrade plans for the existing infrastructure;
• Make diagnoses, identify errors and incidents and provide solutions (log analysis, alerts, diagnostic tools, etc.);
• Ensure compliance with industry best practices, particularly in terms of safety;
• Ensure the storage and protection of data and software;
• Draft and update documentation (operational and functional procedures, network master plans, systems architecture, technical specifications, training manuals, etc.);
• Ensure the highest level of support;
• Perform any other job-related duties requested by their superior.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Undergraduate degree in computer science or in a field related to the position.

The Board may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the aforementioned qualifications if it finds a suitable candidate who is a beneficiary of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement (JBNQA) and who accepts, as a condition of employment, to follow a training plan determined by the Board.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Considerable expertise in WatchGuard firewalls and Aruba network infrastructure (network switches, access points, access controls);
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position;
• Experience with Microsoft technologies: Windows Server, SQL Server, DFS, OneDrive, SCCM, SCOM, Active Directory, GPO, Office 365, Azure web services, IIS, Exchange, PowerShell;
• Experience with multi-site LAN and WAN networks, communication protocols, VPN and firewalls;
• Experience with virtualization technologies Hyper‑V and Vmware;
• Experience with monitoring and supervision tools;
• Experience with NAS/SAN storage systems;
• Experience or knowledge of network services or protocols: DNS, DHCP, WINS, HTTPS, FTP, LDAP, SMB, NFS, CIFS, POP, SMTP, HTTPS, Webdav, SNMP, ICMP, Telnet, NAT, routing, proxy;
• Be prepared to travel to Nunavik as needed;
• Can be reached at any time and is ready to intervene, as needed, after an emergency;
• Strong analytical skills, proactive and autonomous;
• Ability to work as part of a team.

ASSETS:

• Knowledge of or experience with Mac OS systems, Mozaïk, Microsoft Dynamics, scripting and programming languages, cloud computing technologies, website management, MDM systems (Mosyle) and security standards;
• Equivalent work experience with a school board or in the education sector.

CLASSIFICATION / SALARY / BENEFITS:

In accordance with the SPPENOM Collective Agreement for Professionals. This position belongs to job category 2120: from $55,812 to $95,643 annually depending on qualification and experience. All benefits are prorated based on the percentage of the task.