Network Engineering Associate (Operations)
About The Position
The Operations Engineering Network Engineering Associate is responsible for supporting and maintaining network infrastructure and computer-based equipment used in production, simulation, and testing environments. This role ensures reliable system connectivity, supports hardware integration, and contributes to the lifecycle management of network-enabled systems and components. The specialist acts as a key technical resource bridging production operations and engineering, ensuring network configurations and computing systems meet operational and project requirements. This role functions as an intermediate-level technical specialist, working with moderate autonomy while collaborating closely with senior engineering staff.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in network support, system integration, or IT infrastructure within an engineering or production environment
- Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting networked systems
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, switching, and basic routing concepts
- Experience configuring and supporting Windows operating systems
- Familiarity with remote access tools such as Microsoft Remote Desktop
- Ability to read and follow technical documentation and engineering drawings
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with moderate autonomy and collaboratively within a technical team
- Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written). The English language, in addition to French, is required to meet contractual requirements.
- Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting simulation systems or lab-based engineering environments
- Experience integrating computer hardware and performing system diagnostics
- Familiarity with managing and supporting legacy or obsolete systems
- Experience working in secure or controlled engineering environments
- Strong organizational skills with attention to documentation and asset tracking
- Ability to adapt to changing project priorities in a production-oriented environment
Responsibilities
- Support and maintain network infrastructure and computer-based equipment used in production, simulation, and testing environments
- Configure and maintain networks for simulator systems and project environments
- Set up and support remote access solutions (e.g., Microsoft Remote Desktop)
- Install, configure, and support operating systems on computer-based equipment
- Perform incoming inspection of computer-based equipment, including Panel PCs and interactive boards
- Maintain, manage, and track project and simulation equipment throughout its lifecycle
- Troubleshoot network, system, and connectivity issues in integrated environments
- Support simulator projects by configuring systems, networks, and computing environments
- Maintain and support obsolete or legacy components to ensure continued system operability
- Archive technical documentation and images related to production equipment
- Perform physical setup tasks, including lifting and positioning equipment, while following safety procedures
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to support system integration, validation, and acceptance activities
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
- Workplace free from discrimination
- Drug-free workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
