network system administrator

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• Non-governmental organization

Tasks

• Coordinate access and use of computer networks
• Install software
• Install web server hardware and software
• Load printer with paper and forms
• Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks and computer workstations and peripheral equipment
• Monitor the performance of computer systems and networks
• Troubleshoot, maintain and upgrade web server hardware and software
• Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and operating system software
• 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
• Set up local area networks and connections to the Internet
• Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance
• Perform Web-server backup and recovery operations
• Give access to computer networks

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Computer and technology knowledge

• Linux
• Networking software
• Networking security
• Intranet
• Internet
• Servers
• Desktop applications
• File management software
• Security software
• Multimedia software
• Information technology
• SharePoint
• MS Office
• MS Windows
• Firewall
• WordPerfect
• Social Media
• Computer programming

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Dedication

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Subsidised public transportation
• Wellness program