Computer Network Technician

‍Tasks

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks and computer workstations and peripheral equipment
• Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and operating system software
• Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to co-ordinate access and use of computer networks
• Load computer tapes and disks and install software and printer paper and forms
• Provide problem-solving services to network users
• 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
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade Web-server hardware and software
• Set up local area networks and connections to the Internet
• Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance
• Modify Web pages, applets and scripts
• Research and apply meta-data to Websites and register Websites with search engines
• Respond to requests for help and information from Website visitors and Website designers
• Perform Web-server backup and recovery operations
• Supervise technical staff

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree 3 years to less than 5 years

Experience Credentials Required:

• ‍‍Cisco certified internetwork expert (CCIE)
• Cisco certified network associate
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
• Microsoft Certified IT professional (MCITP)
• Microsoft Certified professional (MCP)
• Microsoft Certified solutions associate (MCSA)
• Microsoft Certified technology specialist (MCTS)
• VMware Certified professional
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
• A+ Certification

Experience and Specialization

Computer and technology knowledge:

• MAC
• Device drivers
• Networking hardware
• Networking security
• Intranet
• Internet
• Servers
• Desktop applications
• File management software
• Security software
• Multimedia software
• Word processing software
• Presentation software
• Mail server software
• Communication software
• Project management software
• Programming software
• HTML editing software
• Website creation and management software
• Business diagram software
• Database software
• MS Office
• MS Windows
• Spreadsheet

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel regularly

Security and safety

• Criminal record check required

Personal Attributes Needed:

• Must work well under pressure and with tight deadlines
• Must have a high rate of accuracy in all work with great attention to detail
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Have a high level of Initiative
• Excellent judgement
• Highly organized
• Excellent team player

‍Health benefits

• Vision
• Dental
• Health Benefits

Indigenous persons are welcome to apply