Eddy Group Limited is a Maritime-based wholesale distributor and proud member of “Canada’s Best Managed Companies”. Eddy Group Limited has been a trusted partner in the construction industry for over a century. As a family business now in its fifth generation, we are all about providing top-notch products, personalized solutions, and great service to our industrial, commercial, and residential customers.

As part of our Head Office operations team, the Network Administrator will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization’s computer networks. This includes ensuring the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the information systems that support core organizational functions. The role involves planning, coordinating, and overseeing network upgrades, enhancements, and maintenance while providing technical support and coaching to users.

What you’ll do:

Install, configure, and support the software and hardware components of internal/external networks
Perform routine network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs, patches, hotfixes, and security configurations.
Provide technical support to users, resolving network, computer and printer issues and providing training when necessary.
Implement and monitor security protocols to safeguard the network against cyber threats.
Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
Monitor network performance and optimize as necessary to ensure efficient operation.
Work closely with IT staff, management, and other departments to align network capabilities with business needs. Develop and implement disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.
Manage your own schedule and time.

Qualifications and key competencies:

Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an acceptable combination of education and relevant experience required.
Advanced overall knowledge of network infrastructure and network hardware.
Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools.
Proficiency with security issues and solutions, such as firewalls, VPN’s, encryption, and other aspects of network security technologies.  In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and OSI network layers.
Ability to explain technical concepts and theories to non-technical audiences.

The Network Administrator must have an in-depth understanding of IT security. They will have strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills. They must also have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks. We are looking for someone who is innovative with a willingness to learn and provide recommendations to better the technology, security, and performance of the company.

Why join the Eddy Group?

Health, drug, dental, life insurance, dependent life insurance, AD&D, EFAP and LTD Benefits.
Vehicle allowance and gas cards for business purposes.
Defined Contribution Pension Plan (4% Employee and 2% Employer Match).
Join a dynamic, results-driven team where collaboration is key, and success is the norm.
Experience a winning culture that makes you proud.
Eddy Group has family values and treats its employees that way.

This is a full-time position that may be located anywhere in the Maritime provinces with preference for individuals located near Eddy Group Ltd locations. Regular business hours are from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. However, flexibility is required for after-hours support of business-critical hardware and software. On call support is required for emergency situations. The successful candidate will need the ability to travel to Eddy Group Limited locations, attend meetings, educational seminars, and networking events as required.

Annual base salary will be commensurate with your experience.

Please mail or e-mail a resume (no phone calls please) to:

Eddy Group Limited P.O. Box 146 2200 Vanier Blvd. Bathurst, NB E2A 4A1

Attention: Pat King, Human Resources Manager

E-mail: pat.king@eddygroup.com

Eddy Group Limited is committed to a diverse environment. All qualified candidates who live in Canada and have permanent work status will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, orientation, disability, age, or any protected grounds.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in this position and will advise that only selected candidates will be contacted.

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