Network and Security Administrator
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Job Summary
We are seeking an intermediate-level Network Administrator with a specialty in security to support the daily operations of our network environment. The ideal candidate has 45 years of hands-on experience managing and troubleshooting WAN VPN and firewall technologies in an enterprise setting. This role is primarily operations-focused and requires participation in an on-call rotation to support 24/7 availability of critical network services.
Network Operations & Support
- Provide day-to-day administration monitoring and troubleshooting of WAN LAN Wi-Fi and VPN connectivity
- Respond to network incidents and service requests ensuring timely resolution and communication with stakeholders
- Perform routine maintenance upgrades and changes to network devices following change management processes
- Support branch and remote site connectivity including coordination with ISPs and third-party vendors
WAN & Security Management
- Administer and support WAN technologies (e.g. MPLS SD-WAN site-to-site VPNs internet circuits)
- Configure and maintain firewalls VPNs and related security policies (e.g. Cisco Fortinet or equivalent)
- Implement and maintain secure network architectures including segmentation and access control
- Assist with rollout of network security standards and best practices across sites
Monitoring Incident Response & On-Call
- Monitor network performance and availability using network management and monitoring tools
- Investigate and resolve network alerts performance issues and security-related events
- Participate in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours support for critical network issues
- Escalate complex incidents to senior engineers or vendors as needed while retaining ownership and oversight
Documentation & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain accurate documentation of network diagrams configurations and procedures
- Contribute to knowledge base articles and standard operating procedures for common tasks and incidents
- Identify recurring issues and propose improvements to reduce incident frequency and impact
- Support small to medium network projects and changes ensuring operational readiness and smooth handover
Collaboration
- Work closely with systems security and service desk teams to ensure stable and secure operations
- Provide technical input to support security initiatives audits and compliance activities
- Communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders about network issues and planned work
Qualifications :
- 45 years of hands-on experience as a Network Administrator or similar role in an enterprise environment
- Practical experience managing WAN technologies (MPLS SD-WAN VPN) and internet circuits.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise firewalls and VPN solutions (e.g. Cisco Fortinet Palo Alto or equivalent)
- Solid understanding of routing and switching (e.g. OSPF BGP VLANs trunking STP)
- Solid understanding of Wi-Fi networks concepts and best practices
- Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g. SolarWinds PRTG Wireshark etc.)
- Familiarity with network security concepts best practices and basic incident response.
- Comfortable participating in an on-call rotation and occasional after-hours work for incidents or changes
- Strong problem-solving skills attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Good communication skills both written and verbal with a customer-service mindset
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Relevant certifications such as CCNA CCNP Fortinet NSE or equivalent
- Experience in multi-site or distributed environments (e.g. manufacturing retail or branch-heavy organizations)
- Exposure to SD-WAN solutions and next-generation firewalls
- Basic scripting or automation skills (e.g. Python PowerShell or Ansible) for operational tasks
Additional Information :
What we offer!
- A competitive wage vacation benefits and a RRSP matching program
- Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8500 per eligible dependents
- The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development
- A dynamic & rewarding work environmentthat is also a lot of fun!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- IDS
- Network security
- Active Directory
- Tcp/IP
- LAN
- Routers
- Windows
- Access Control
- Information Security
- Linux
- Troubleshoot
- Intrusion Detection
- Juniper
- Security Devices
- Dns
About Company
American Iron & Metal (AIM) American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned, Canada-based company founded in 1936. Since that day, AIM has grown to be recognized as one of the Worlds most sophisticated metal recyclers, specializing in the recovery and recycling of scrap metal by-produc ... View more
