Network administrator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor’s degree

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Telecommunications industry
• Telecommunications service provider

Responsibilities

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
• 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
• 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

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Network Certification

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Device drivers
• Networking software
• Networking hardware
• Networking security
• Internet
• Servers
• Desktop applications
• Security software
• Database software
• MS Office
• MS Windows

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits