Senior Network Administrator

Agricorp • Guelph, ON

2h • CA$73,912 - CA$86,955 • Onsite

About The Position

Agricorp is looking for a Senior Network Administrator to join our Network & Infrastructure Services Team in the Information Technology division. The network & infrastructure team is responsible for providing the appropriate computer networking infrastructure to support Agricorp’s strategic direction.

Requirements

• 3-year college diploma with a focus on IT technology
• Proven experience with end desktops, servers, and networked computing environments is required
• 5 - 7 years of technical experience in computer networking
• 3-5 years customer service experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Active Directory; Microsoft Outlook; networking switches and devices; SAN architecture, HP Servers and Windows 2008-12 platforms, Virtualization –Hyper V & VMWare.

Nice To Haves

• Analytical thinking – Interprets, links and analyses information and situations by breaking them down into component parts, and identifying patterns, connections and underlying issues
• Client focus – Provides service excellence to internal and external clients
• Initiative – Identifies and deals with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise
• Achieving quality results – Focuses efforts on managing one’s self to achieve high-quality results consistent with the organization’s standards and measures, while managing risk
• Planning and organizing – Develops, implements, evaluates and adjusts plans to reach goals, while ensuring the optimal use of resources

Responsibilities

• Responsible to support for broader long-term results within the network systems and servers by ensuring the availability and integrity of desktops and networks across Agricorp
• Provides complex network support and resolution
• Maintains existing network infrastructure; including network and desktop software upgrades, patch management and troubleshooting. Conducts system back-ups and testing
• Provides timely support to Network Administrator and Help Desk teams with software/hardware related solutions and client data restorations
• Collaborates with database administrators, mainframe operator, and security administrator to determine server security needs for end users
• Provide support for enterprise telephony infrastructure
• Management of software licenses and renewals
• Assists in disaster recovery preparations and tests
• Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with all levels of staff and management within the division, across Agricorp, demonstrating core qualities while representing the CNS team
• Resolves inquiries or requests from internal/external parties with a view to demonstrate service excellence in order to mitigate interruptions of service/systems
• Participates in the ‘on-call’ service to ensure ongoing, 24-hours customer support

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Pension plan
• Paid vacation days and sick leave
• Work-life balance with supportive leaders who respect your time outside of work
• Opportunities for learning and growth, including mentoring, coaching, and support for professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree