Network Administrator

Role:Network Administrator

Reports to: Director IT

Salary Band: 65K 85K

Location: Toronto ON

Environment: Hybrid (4 days in office/1 day remote)

Cyclic Materials is building a resilient circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical materials. Through our proprietary MagCycle and REEPure processes we recover rare earths from end-of-life products and transform them into high purity materials used in the production of permanent magnets. These materials are critical to the modern economy including the production of electric vehicles electronics AI infrastructure wind turbines defense and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Founded in 2021 Cyclic Materials has rapidly progressed from technology development to commercialization. We currently operate facilities in Ontario and Arizona with a new expansion underway in South Carolina. Backed by US$75 million in Series C financing led by T. Rowe Price alongside strategic investors including Microsoft Amazon Hitachi Ventures BMW i Ventures Jaguar Land Rovers InMotion fund Energy Impact Partners ArcTern Ventures and Fifth Wall we are scaling to meet growing global demand for a secure and sustainable rare earth supply.

We have established commercial partnerships with global industry leaders such as Solvay Vattenfall Lime and VACUUMSCHMELZE enabling the deployment of recycled rare earth materials into real world supply 2025 Cyclic Materials was named one of the Top 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch by MIT Technology Review.

We are growing quickly and building the industrial backbone required for a circular rare earth economy. Joining Cyclic Materials means working on complex and exciting challenges at scale alongside a team committed to executing and delivering measurable impact.

If you are motivated by building critical infrastructure and advancing the circular economy join us and help accelerate the growth of rare earth recycling.

Position Overview

As the Network Administrator you will be responsible for the operation security and continuous improvement of our enterprise network infrastructure spanning on-premises environments and integrated cloud-based systems. You will manage network configuration monitor performance troubleshoot connectivity issues and implement security controls to protect systems and data ensuring high availability and reliability across facilities and endpoints. This role will also be responsible for administering enterprise systems contributing to cybersecurity initiatives and supporting broader IT department projects. This role is based in our Toronto office with the potential for occasional travel and reports to the Director of IT.

Responsibilities

• Own the administration maintenance and continuous improvement of enterprise network infrastructure across office and operational sites including on-premise and cloud-integrated environments.
• Configure and manage support network hardware and software including routers switches firewalls and wireless systems ensuring secure and reliable connectivity.
• Monitor network performance and availability proactively identifying troubleshooting and resolving incidents to minimize downtime and business impact.
• Implement and maintain network security controls including access management permissions and security configurations aligned with best practices.
• Administer endpoint management platforms and device policies including enrollment configuration patching and compliance enforcement.
• Manage enterprise systems and SaaS platforms including provisioning access control configuration and lifecycle management.
• Maintain backup processes and support system reliability performing routine updates patches and preventive maintenance activities.
• Contribute to cybersecurity initiatives and IT projects including vulnerability remediation monitoring documentation vendor coordination and incident response support.

Qualifications

• 24 years of experience in network or infrastructure administration within an enterprise environment.
• Strong foundation in networking concepts (TCP/IP DNS DHCP VPNs firewalls) troubleshooting and service reliability.
• Hands-on experience configuring and supporting network hardware and cloud-integrated network environments.
• Experience with endpoint management device enrollment patching and security policy enforcement.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity best practices including least privilege access MFA logging/monitoring and vulnerability remediation.
• Experience administering enterprise SaaS platforms and identity/access management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and translate technical information for non-technical users.
• Self-motivated detail-oriented and comfortable operating in a fast-paced evolving environment.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 (Entra ID/Azure AD Exchange Intune) Azure and/or Meraki is considered an asset.

Why You Will Love Cyclic Materials

• At Cyclic Materials were dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journey
• We offer a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental coverage RRSP contributions and a generous paid time off program that lets you recharge
• We value diversity and are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone is respected and recognized for their contributions

The base compensation offered is determined based on the successful candidates relevant experience skills and competencies and considers internal equity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer Cyclic Materials is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process please email .

Applicants for employment in the Canada and US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States or Canada and with Cyclic Materials (i.e. H1-B visa F-1 visa (OPT) TN L1-A visa or any other non-immigrant status).

To all applicants your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Manager