Work setting

• Consulting firm
• Information technology (IT) infrastructure

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Coordinate access and use of computer networks
• Install software
• Install web server hardware and software
• Load printer with paper and forms
• Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks and computer workstations and peripheral equipment
• Monitor the performance of computer systems and networks
• Troubleshoot, maintain and upgrade web server hardware and software
• Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and operating system software
• Provide problem-solving services to network users
• Implement data, software and hardware security procedures
• Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
• Set up local area networks and connections to the Internet
• Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance
• Research and apply meta-data to Websites and register Websites with search engines
• Respond to requests for help and information from Website visitors and Website designers
• Perform Web-server backup and recovery operations
• Supervise technical staff

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Virtualization
• MAC
• Device drivers
• Networking software
• Networking hardware
• Networking security
• Internet
• Servers
• Desktop applications
• File management software
• Security software
• Multimedia software
• Word processing software
• Presentation software
• Mail server software
• Communication software
• Project management software
• Programming software
• Website creation and management software
• Web service design
• Business diagram software
• Information technology
• Database software
• Programming languages
• Software development
• MS Office
• MS Windows
• Spreadsheet
• Firewall
• MS Active Directory
• Veritas Netbackup
• Social Media

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel cross-border

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Creativity

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available