Remote Network Administrator

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Network Administrator to design, implement, and manage LAN/WAN networks from a distributed location. You will monitor performance and security and provide technical guidance to internal teams to ensure reliable connectivity.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or equivalent experience, strong TCP/IP/DNS/DHCP/VPN knowledge, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a Network Administrator or similar.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN.
• Experience with network security principles and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work remotely and unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage LAN/WAN networks.
• Monitor network performance and security; identify and resolve issues.
• Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Provide technical network guidance to internal teams.

Skills

LAN/WAN

Network security

Troubleshooting

VPN

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Routers/Switches

Firewalls

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Remote Network Administrator to manage and maintain their IT infrastructure from anywhere. This position is crucial for ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of the company's network systems. You will be responsible for network design, implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting, working independently to support a distributed workforce. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced network professional looking for a challenging remote role with significant impact on organizational connectivity and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN).


• Monitor network performance and security, identifying and resolving potential issues.


• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware, including routers, switches, and firewalls.


• Develop and implement network disaster recovery and business continuity plans.


• Provide technical support and guidance on network-related matters to internal teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience.


• Proven experience as a Network Administrator or similar role.


• Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN).


• Experience with network security principles and best practices.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work remotely and unsupervised.