Network and Systems Specialist

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd.; Barrie; Híbrido; CAD 80 000 - 96 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Profit-sharing plan

Group health and dental benefits for 1

RRSP and company matching up to 5%

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Annual performance reviews

Casual dress environment

Referral bonus program

Resumo da oferta

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd. is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure & Security specialist for a hybrid role in Barrie, ON. The position focuses on maintaining stable IT operations in a manufacturing environment, including networks, servers, virtualization, cloud, and security controls.

You will balance best practices with real-world production needs, ensuring uptime, data protection, and continuity across locations.

Qualificações

• 8+ years of IT systems and network administration experience, preferably in manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity controls within manufacturing contexts.
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Administer and support network, server, virtualization, cloud and end-user computing environments.
• Monitor systems for stability and performance; proactively address issues.
• Support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Windows Server, and Microsoft environments.
• Assist ERP with technical requirements and data configuration.
• Support security audits, patching, and disaster recovery planning.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Company Description

This organization is a highly specialized designer and builder of advanced automation systems used in complex manufacturing environments. Known for solving intricate production challenges, they operate at the intersection of engineering precision and real-world industrial application.

Barrie, ON | Hybrid

Job ID 10664

Why should you want to be part of this pioneering team?

Their work directly impacts how products are built at scale-faster, smarter, and with greater consistency. Engineers here don’t just design components; they shape how entire production systems perform.

The culture is collaborative, technically driven, and grounded in continuous improvement. Ideas are valued, initiative is noticed, and strong contributors quickly find themselves with increasing influence and responsibility.

Career Growth

This organization’s belief in nurturing talents and fostering individual career paths makes it an ideal place for both personal and professional development. You will have access to ongoing training, education, and mentorship opportunities to consistently upskill and advance in your career.

Innovation at Its Core

Being part of this team means you will always be at the forefront of automation technology. They constantly strive for innovative solutions, which will offer a chance to work on exciting projects and technologies. You will be part of a team pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in automation.

Global Impact

The team works on projects that have a global reach. Your work will have a real-world impact, influencing the production processes of companies across different continents and industries.

Healthy Work Culture

They value their employees and has fostered a culture of respect, inclusivity, and transparency. They understand the importance of a positive and stimulating work environment and consistently strive to maintain this.

Financial Stability

The organization has a strong financial footing and a robust client base that spans the globe. This means job stability, competitive remuneration, and a chance to work on high-profile projects.

Compensation

• $80,000 - $96,000*
• Profit-sharing plan
• Group health and dental benefits for individuals and families
• Employee assistance and wellness program
• RRSP and deferred profit-sharing plan with company matching up to 5%
• Paid vacation
• Vacation pay accrual during parental leave
• Training, development, tuition, and professional fee reimbursement
• Partial tuition reimbursement for employees’ children
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursementSubsidized onsite cafeteria
• Casual business dress environment
• Annual performance reviews
• Employee recognition program
• Referral bonus program for approved permanent hires

*The stated compensation range reflects the full scope of the role as currently structured and is provided in accordance with pay transparency requirements. Offers are determined based on relevant experience, demonstrated skills, internal equity, and alignment with the role’s requirements. The upper end of the range is typically reserved for candidates who fully meet all requirements and qualifications outlined in this posting and the official job description.

The Opportunity

If you are an experienced systems and network professional who knows what it is like to support IT inside a manufacturing operation, this role offers a lot of variety and responsibility.

Position Description

At its core, your role will be to help keep the organization’s technology stable, secure, available and moving forward in an active manufacturing environment.

Your previous manufacturing experience will be important here. You will understand the need to balance technical best practices with real-world operational requirements and recognize when a systems issue, network interruption or security concern could affect production or business continuity.

You will have responsibility across infrastructure and cybersecurity while continuing to be an active member of the day-to-day IT operation.

Infrastructure, Networks & Systems

• Administer and support network, server, virtualization, cloud and end-user computing environments.
• Monitor servers, systems and applications for stability, performance and availability.
• Identify potential issues early and take proactive steps to prevent outages and disruptions.
• Install, configure, maintain and upgrade computers, servers, networking equipment and related software.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, systems and network issues.
• Support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Windows Server and broader Microsoft environments.
• Work with virtualization platforms and backup infrastructure.
• Participate in the design and implementation of IT infrastructure for new and existing locations.
• Assist the ERP team with technical requirements such as database copies, upgrades and configuration changes.
• Support system recovery following hardware, software or infrastructure failures.
• Manage hardware and software inventories and support the full lifecycle of IT assets.
• Maintain software licensing compliance.
• Work within the organization’s ticketing/helpdesk system to ensure user issues are responded to and resolved appropriately.
• Step in to provide day-to-day helpdesk and hands-on user support when the team needs additional coverage.
• Provide knowledgeable and professional technical support to internal and external users.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

• Develop, implement and maintain security controls across networks, servers, cloud services, applications, endpoints and data.
• Apply security practices with an understanding of the risks and operational realities of a manufacturing environment.
• Monitor alerts, vulnerabilities and emerging threats and coordinate remediation.
• Co-manage firewalls, VPNs, endpoint protection, email security and network access controls.
• Manage patching and security updates across workstations, servers, network infrastructure and applications.
• Administer user accounts, permissions, multifactor authentication and privileged access.
• Participate in cybersecurity incident investigation, containment, recovery and documentation.
• Support vulnerability assessments and recommend corrective action.
• Participate in annual penetration testing and help ensure identified vulnerabilities are addressed.
• Maintain and test backup, disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
• Coordinate restoration testing, disaster recovery exercises and business continuity drills.
• Support security audits, risk assessments, customer questionnaires and compliance requirements.
• Help safeguard customer intellectual property, engineering data, software and proprietary manufacturing information.
• Provide cybersecurity awareness training and promote sound security practices across the organization.
• Stay informed about changing threats, vulnerabilities, technologies and cybersecurity practices.

IT Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Developing and maintaining IT and cybersecurity policies, standards and procedures.
• Keeping work instructions, technical procedures and departmental documentation current.
• Evaluating new technologies and recommending practical improvements to security, reliability and efficiency.
• Contributing to IT budgeting, capital planning and technology-roadmap discussions.
• Participating in corporate IT projects with regional and global colleagues.
• Helping ensure systems and practices remain aligned with company policies, cybersecurity requirements and relevant standards.

Leadership, Vendors & Administration

• Mentor and support junior IT team members.
• Help identify training and development needs.
• Assist with recruitment, interviewing, onboarding and training when required.
• Work with external IT vendors, service providers and contractors.
• Coordinate IT equipment and supply purchases, including purchase-order administration.
• Support departmental objectives, priorities and performance measures.

Experience

• A minimum of 8 years of related systems and network administration experience.
• Broad, hands-on experience supporting network, server, virtualization and Microsoft environments.
• A minimum of 8 years of related systems and network administration experience.
• Previous IT systems/network administration experience within a manufacturing environment. This is a required background for the position.
• A practical understanding of the demands that manufacturing places on IT, including system uptime, production continuity, timely issue resolution and the need to support both operational and corporate users.
• Broad, hands-on experience supporting network, server, virtualization and Microsoft environments.
• Experience implementing and supporting cybersecurity controls within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of network security, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, identity and access management and incident response.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity audits, risk assessments and compliance initiatives.
• Experience mentoring and developing other technical professionals.
• Leadership or supervisory experience within an IT environment would be an asset.
• Experience with IT infrastructure implementation or design for new or existing sites.
• Experience working with external vendors, technology partners and service providers.

Qualifications

Beyond the required experience, you will bring a strong technical foundation across systems, networking, infrastructure and cybersecurity, together with the practical judgment needed to support a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

Your background should include strong working knowledge of many of the following technologies or comparable platforms

• Proxmox and VMware virtualization environments
• Cisco network switches
• Cisco Meraki firewalls and wireless access points
• Microsoft Windows Server and Windows environments
• Active Directory, DNS and DHCP
• Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Defender
• Microsoft Intune and PDQ
• Network protocols, technologies and data communications
• Firewall administration and network security
• Virtualization and backup technologies, including Proxmox Backup Server
• Microsoft ExchangeMicrosoft SQL and MySQL relational databases
• Mobile-device-management tools
• Linux-based systems
• Oracle
• Network-monitoring platforms such as Checkmk
• Dell storage systems
• Programming or scripting concepts

You should also understand Zero Trust architecture principles and be familiar with cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, CyberSecure Canada, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), CMMC/ITAR or comparable industry standards.

In addition to your technical capabilities, you will bring

• An understanding of how IT availability, security and performance can directly affect production, operational continuity and the wider business.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Sound judgment and the ability to prioritize competing technical, operational and business requirements.
• The ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A professional, service-oriented approach when supporting users and collaborating with other departments.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-moving manufacturing environment while maintaining disciplined processes, security standards and documentation.
• A practical, team-first mindset and the ability to move comfortably between strategic infrastructure initiatives, complex technical troubleshooting and immediate day-to-day support needs.

Education

Post-secondary degree in Computer Science or an equivalent discipline.

Additional Information

Job Type Hybrid, Permanent, Full-Time

Industries Metal Stamping and Machining

Job Categories Information Technology/Software Engineering

Manages Others Yes

Required Travel No

Relocation Assistance Maybe

Use of Artificial Intelligence

We do NOT use artificial intelligence to screen, rank, or select candidates. The merits of every single application will be judged by a human. AI may be used to craft correspondence or write a job posting, but never in the decision-making as to candidate suitability.