Network Analyst

The High Prairie School Division

Job Location:

High Prairie - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The High Prairie School Division

is inviting applicants for:

Network Analyst

Job Purpose

The Network Analyst is committed to serving the needs of students and staff of The High Prairie School Division #48. The Network Analyst will perform complex IT tasks with server hardware software and network systems. The Network Analyst will be primarily accountable for planning and rollout of server hardware network hardware and associated software making sure they are properly tested before deployment to production to minimize the impact of change-related incidents. Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure maximum access to technology resources for High Prairie School Division end users.

Qualifications:

Post secondary diploma or higher education in computer science and 5 years relevant experience in IT support preferably with related network certifications.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of IT operations and processes and of applicable infrastructure deployments and applications.
Advanced network expertise and very knowledgeable with TCP/IP protocols.
Familiar with command line management tools and ideally some experience in scripting using PowerShell.
Sound knowledge of routing and switching configuration and support firewall implementation configuration and support network traffic analysis and troubleshooting supporting a Hyper-V Windows Server 2012 R2 environment.

Major Performance Responsibilities:

A Network Analyst will be required to perform the following tasks in accordance with vendor s best practices as part of an on-going basis:

Troubleshoot server network wireless infrastructure hardware and software primarily with HPE Aruba Fortinet/Fortigate and Ruckus hardware.
Connect and set up server network and wireless infrastructure hardware
Creation of staff and student user accounts in multiple systems
Liaise with School Administrators and Tech Contacts regarding current and future tech support needs
Provide detailed logs of IT support incidents in HPSD ticketing system including description work undertaken and resolution. All IT work is to be logged daily.
Ensure a monthly quota of processed tickets averaging 5.5 support hours per day is maintained
Maintain current and accurate inventory of technology hardware software and resources
Maintain documentation of all server network wireless infrastructure hardware and software configuration
Liaise with external service providers in the resolution of moderately complex technical issues
Provide technical guidance and work on multiple projects in a team environment.
Monitor and maintain divisional network and server technology to ensure maximum availability
Make recommendations about purchase of technology resources
Monitor security of all technology
Advise Management of security breach and/or change of security status
Research current and potential technology resources and services
Attend Professional Development activities
Continuing to improve expertise and job-related skills; and
Support Assisting IT teams and end users with network-related issues
coordinating with ISPs and supporting server/application teams on connectivity needs.
Disaster Recovery & Redundancy Designing and testing failover systems redundant links and backup configurations to ensure business continuity.
Vendor & Project Management Evaluating hardware/software vendors managing network-related projects and coordinating with third-party providers.
Other assignments and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Traits & Attitudes:

A positive attitude toward job staff and students;
Maintains confidentiality;
Conducts themselves in a professional and ethical manner;
Has ability to work independently; organize and use time effectively;
Works with frequent interruptions and adapts to changing circumstances;
Shows initiative and is also willing to take/follow direction;
Works within the procedures and systems of the Division;
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity;
Dresses appropriately for a school setting; and
Works cooperatively with others.

Note:

The Network Analyst will spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers which can cause muscle strain. Some lifting of computer equipment supplies and materials from time to time is required.

Application Requirements:

Resume
Three professional references
The successful candidate must produce an ORIGINAL acceptable recent (less than six months old) Criminal Record Check at time of the interview. Criminal Record Check must include a Vulnerable Sector Check.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. While we thank all applicants for their interest only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The High Prairie School Division is inviting applicants for: Network Analyst Job Purpose The Network Analyst is committed to serving the needs of students and staff of The High Prairie School Division #48. The Network Analyst will perform complex IT tasks with server hardware software and network...