Work setting

• Consulting firm

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks and computer workstations and peripheral equipment
• 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
• Implement data, software and hardware security procedures
• Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade Web-server hardware and software
• Set up local area networks and connections to the Internet
• Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cisco certified network associate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Networking software
• Networking hardware
• Networking security

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel regularly
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools/equipment

• Computer

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Organized