Senior Computer/Network Technician

ADGA Group; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Halifax is looking for an experienced IT technician. The role involves maintaining software, configuring network systems, and ensuring security measures. Candidates must hold a Technical Diploma and have significant experience in IT, especially with network protocols and security updates. This position requires obtaining a government Secret clearance and offers flexible work-life balance initiatives.

Benefits

Maternity/Parental Top-Up

Reservist Leave Top-Up

Comprehensive health benefits

Profit-sharing plan

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience as an IT technician.
• 4 years’ experience in maintaining computer systems.
• Experience supporting networks with 50+ devices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing software for updates and changes.
• Test and maintain network operation.
• Provide technical planning and support for networks.

Skills

Experience with routing and network protocols

Network troubleshooting

Experience applying security updates

Experience in both Windows and Linux environments

Experience in virtualization or containerization

Education

College Technical Diploma in Information Technology

Tools

Networking hardware

Security utilities

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing software for both perfective and corrective change;
• Provisioning of software/hardware updates;
• Assisting DND in identifying, selecting and implementing software/hardware changes;
• Designing, implementing, operating and maintaining of SE Virtual Private Networks (VPNs);
• Providing network configuration management services;
• Testing and maintaining network operation;
• Installing, updating and monitoring of computer/network security utilities; and
• Maintaining computer/network hardware at all sites.

Qualifications

• Must have a College Technical Diploma related to Information Technology
• 10 years of experience in an applicable field of IT as a technician
• 4 years’ experience in the last 5 years performing the role of a Computer/Network technician maintaining and testing of computer systems and related products
• Experience providing technical planning and support for a 50+ device networks
• Experience with routing and network protocols such as OSPF, spanning tree, VLANs and VPNs
• Experience maintaining WAN and LAN systems
• Experience in the configuration control and documentation of WAN and LAN systems
• Experience working in WAN and LAN improvement projects
• Experience working in a Microsoft operating system environment
• Experience working in a Unix/Linux operating system environment
• Experience applying security updates for known system vulnerabilities
• Experience monitoring and managing endpoint security protection systems
• Experience supporting virtualization or containerization environments

Additional Information

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government Secret clearance
• Able to go onsite in Halifax 5 days a week

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

Belong@ADGA

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.