Senior Computer / Network Technician

ADGA Group Consultants Inc; Halifax; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Halifax is seeking a Computer / Network Technician to maintain and support network systems. Candidates must hold a Technical Diploma in IT and have at least 10 years of relevant experience, including working with WAN and LAN systems. This role requires on-site attendance 5 days a week and the ability to obtain a government secret clearance. Competitive compensation and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Maternity / Parental Top-Up

Reservist Leave Top-Up

Flexible work policies

Gym membership discounts

Health and Dental benefits

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing software for both perfective and corrective change.
• Provision software / hardware updates.
• Assist in identifying and implementing software / hardware changes.
• Maintain SE Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).

Skills

Technical Diploma related to Information Technology

10 years of experience in IT

Experience with WAN/LAN systems

Experience with OSPF, VLANs, VPNs

Experience in Microsoft operating system

Experience in Unix/Linux environment

Experience in endpoint security management

Experience with virtualization or containerization

Education

College Technical Diploma related to Information Technology

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.