Computer Network Technicians

• Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks, computer workstations, connections to the Internet and peripheral equipment
• Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software, operating system software and software applications
• Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to co-ordinate access and use of computer networks
• Provide problem-solving services to network users
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade Web-server hardware and software
• Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance
• Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
• Conduct tests and perform security and quality controls
• Control and monitor e-mail use, Web navigation, and installed softwares
• Perform shell scripting or other basic scripting tasks
• May supervise other workers in this group.

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in computer science or related technical field. Industry certification (e.g. Microsoft, SAP) an asset.

Experience

Minimum of two-to-five years of related work experience. Minimum of five-to-seven years of experience required for senior/leadership roles.