Platinum Global Talent Solutions is delighted to partner with a rapidly growing and valued client requiring a Network Administrator. This position is located in a beautiful, fast-growing community in northern British Columbia, offering exceptional work-life balance in one of Canada's most scenic regions.

The Network Administrator will manage and maintain the clients network infrastructure, servers and related systems across the enterprise. This role is suited to an energetic, self-starter with foremost network and IT administration skills who can work within a dynamic, forward-thinking organization.

This is a Contract role with an estimated duration of 12 months with the possibility of extending and becoming a permanent role.

Role and Responsibilities:

The Network Administrator will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure IT systems and network availability, security, and optimal performance, providing end-user support and ensuring the integrity of network resources. Specific requirements of the role include:

Design, configure, monitor and maintain LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks.
Troubleshoot and resolve network issues.
Implement and manage network security, including Fortinet firewalls & switches, intrusion detection systems (IDS) and network access controls.
Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and change management logs.
Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers, including Windows, Linux, and other platforms.
Manage Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and installing updates, patches, and backups.
Implement and maintain network security protocols, perform security audits, vulnerability assessments, applying patches and updates.
Provide incident response management to address breaches, malware infections, and unauthorized access attempts.
Provide Level 2 and 3 technical support for IT network and IT systems-related issues as well as provide end-user training on best practices for IT security.
Create, maintain and test disaster recovery plans for network and server infrastructure.
Stay updated with the latest network and security trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements.
This role is well suited to an ambitious self-starter. An entrepreneurial mindset is required.

Skills and Experience:

Post-secondary diploma/degree in technology plus minimum 5 years experience focusing on network and systems administration.
Proven experience with network security, including firewalls and VPNs.
Advanced ability to install, configure and troubleshoot Windows and Linux servers.
Demonstrated strong cyber security knowledge and related experience.
Competent with virtualization technologies including Hyper-V.
Fortinet firewalls and switches experience is an asset.
Azure cloud platform experience will be beneficial.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Job Type: Contract role

Start Date: Immediately

Duration: 12 months with the possibility of extending with a permanent option potentially available.

Work Location: Northern British Columbia, potential for relocation assistance.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected to progress to interview will be contacted.

Platinum Global Talent Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We refer candidates based on their qualifications and experience, without consideration of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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