Network Administrator

About our client

Our client is a national automotive distributor in Canada headquartered in Scarborough, ON, with regional offices and parts distribution centers nationwide. The organization is grounded in a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and environmental responsibility, currently expanding through new facility builds and head office developments.

Role Overview

This newly created Network Administrator position expands the core IT team to support enterprise growth and offload operational routine from senior engineering staff. The core mission is to monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise networking infrastructure - including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless networks - ensuring continuous availability and security. In the first 6–12 months, the candidate will master internal procedures, execute device firmware upgrades, implement zero-trust firewall rule changes, and support new infrastructure deployments.

Main Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain enterprise switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure to ensure reliable network operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Tier-2 network connectivity and access incidents escalated from the Service Desk.
• Execute network updates, firmware upgrades, and firewall configuration changes following zero-trust security standards.
• Maintain documentation, including network topology diagrams, equipment inventories, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams, security specialists, and third-party telecom vendors to resolve outages and manage installations.
• Support project deployments, including hardware provisioning, facility turn-ups, and technology lifecycle replacements.
• Participate in on-call rotations and off-hours maintenance windows for critical network upgrades and emergency response.

Must-have required skills and experience

• Certifications & Education: CCNA certification paired with a Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Networking, or Information Systems.
• Experience Level: 3 to 5 years of hands-on IT network infrastructure experience
• Core Networking: Solid understanding of the OSI 7-layer model, Cisco routing/switching, IP addressing, subnetting, DHCP, DNS, and Active Directory.
• Infrastructure & Security: Demonstrated experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise routers, switches, wireless networks, and core firewall security concepts.
• ITIL & Ticketing: Practical knowledge of ITIL practices, formal change management procedures, and incident ticketing systems such as ServiceNow.
• Professional Competencies: Strong analytical problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and effective communication skills in a collaborative team environment.

Nice-to-have skills

• Firewall & Security Suites: Working knowledge of Fortinet firewalls and VPN technologies.
• Network Access Control: Exposure to Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) or enterprise NAC platforms.
• Monitoring Platforms: Familiarity with network monitoring tools such as Dynatrace or Checkmk.
• Enterprise Background: Experience in mid-to-large enterprise environments, proficiency with MS Visio/Project, or holding a CCNP certification.

Other important info (Logistics & Compensation)

• Location/Work Mode: Hybrid based in Scarborough, ON (1 to 2 days per week in-office, with mandatory team Mondays, monthly all-in days, and flexibility for off-hours maintenance).
• Employment Type: Full-time permanent.
• Salary range:$109,200 to $114,700
• Benefits/Perks: Extended health/dental benefits starting day one, company pension plan with employer contribution, associate vehicle discount program, tuition & fitness reimbursements, condensed summer hours, and paid holiday shutdown.