Network Support Technician

Government of Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Mississauga, Canada, is seeking an individual for a technical role focused on coordinating network access and maintaining computer systems. The ideal candidate should have a college diploma and experience in network administration. Responsibilities include troubleshooting networks, installing software, and monitoring system performance. This role requires on-site work without remote options, providing an opportunity to grow in a supportive government environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
• Experience of 1 to less than 7 months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate access and use of computer networks.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and administer local and wide area networks.
• Monitor the performance of computer systems and networks.
• Implement data, software and hardware security procedures.

Skills

Network administration

Software installation

Troubleshooting

System performance monitoring

Data security procedures

Education

College diploma (1-2 years)

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Coordinate access and use of computer networks
• Install software
• Install web server hardware and software
• Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks and computer workstations and peripheral equipment
• Monitor the performance of computer systems and networks
• Troubleshoot, maintain and upgrade web server hardware and software
• Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and operating system software
• Implement data, software and hardware security procedures
• Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
• Set up local area networks and connections to the Internet
• Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance