Senior Network Infrastructure Analyst

Ontario University Athletics; Guelph; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is looking for a Senior Analyst to manage and support their network infrastructure. The role involves maintaining network hardware, leading projects, and mentoring staff. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with extensive experience in network administration and enterprise hardware. Strong communication skills and familiarity with ITIL-based service management are essential. This full-time position is temporary from May 2026 to April 2027 and is based in Guelph, Ontario.

Benefits

Strong learning and development focus

Inclusive culture

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Several years of network administration experience, preferably in higher education.
• Extensive experience with enterprise network hardware.
• Basic shell scripting skills for network administration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support network hardware including switches and routers.
• Lead projects and define service metrics for network performance.
• Mentor team members and collaborate with vendors for changes.

Skills

Network administration

Interpersonal communication

Problem analysis

Service management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Core certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE)

Tools

Cisco switches

Cisco Prime/DNAC

Windows Server

RedHat Enterprise Linux

Job description

A leading educational institution is looking for a Senior Analyst to manage and support their network infrastructure. The role involves maintaining network hardware, leading projects, and mentoring staff. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with extensive experience in network administration and enterprise hardware. Strong communication skills and familiarity with ITIL-based service management are essential. This full-time position is temporary from May 2026 to April 2027 and is based in Guelph, Ontario.