Network Administrator
Job status: Permanent position
Location: Guelph
The Role
The Network Administrator is responsible for the maintenance of Agricorp’s end-client systems and servers, ensuring daily availability and integrity of desktops and networks. As Network Administrator, you will:
* Install and configure server-based software and hardware
* Complete server configuration changes
* Maintain existing network infrastructure components
* Resolve general server hardware for existing systems, including configuring, replacing and upgrading network hardware
* Resolve general server and workstation software problems, including patches, connectivity, operating systems, and normal business applications
* Assist in disaster recovery preparation and tests
Qualifications
* Degree or diploma in a related Information Technology field or equivalent experience
* Current MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) certification or equivalent Microsoft system experience
* Previous experience supporting end-desktops, servers, and networked computing environments
* A minimum of three years’ technical experience in computer networking and administration
* Five years of customer service experience
* Knowledge of workstations and networks in a Microsoft Windows environment
* Solid knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange, networking, virtualization, Microsoft Server and Windows Operating Systems
* Ability to work well with little supervision, both independently after hours, and as part of a team
Key Competencies
* Client Focus – provides service excellence to internal and external clients
* Communication – listens to others and communicates effectively, fostering open communication
* Achieving Personal Results – focuses efforts on managing one’s self to achieve high-quality results consistent with the organization’s standards and measures, while managing risk
* Initiative – identifies and deals with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise
* Planning and Organizing – Develops, implements, evaluates and adjusts plans to reach goals, while ensuring the optimal use of resources
* Critical Judgment, Decision Making and Problem Solving – uses critical judgment to make decisions and solve problems involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity and risk
* Analytical Thinking – interprets, links and analyses information and situations by breaking them down into component parts, and identifying patterns, connections and underlying issues
* Resilience and stress management – remains energized, focused and effective in the face of ambiguity, change and stress
To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter (with the job title in subject heading) to the address below. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly.
Mailing Address
Human Resources
Agricorp
PO Box 3660 Station Central
Guelph, ON NIH 8M4
Fax
(519) 826-4680
Email
careers@agricorp.com
