Network Administrator in Ottawa

Location

Ottawa, ON (On-site, 5 days per week)

Language

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Employment Type

• Permanent, Full-Time
• About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced Network Administrator who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while leading and mentoring others?

We're looking for a skilled professional to join the IT Systems team of a well‑established organization in the construction and infrastructure sector.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a growing network environment while making a meaningful impact on security, performance, and reliability.

You'll work alongside collaborative IT professionals, lead a small team of network engineers, and contribute to critical infrastructure projects.

Your technical expertise and leadership will help shape a secure, scalable, and high‑performing network environment.

• What's In It for You
• A collaborative workplace where your expertise and ideas are valued
• The opportunity to lead, mentor, and develop a talented technical team
• Exposure to complex network infrastructure and diverse technology projects
• A hands‑on leadership role with opportunities to influence network strategy and improvements
• Your Responsibilities
• Lead and mentor a small team of network engineers, coordinating priorities, shift rotations, and technical development.
• Oversee network administration, security, patching, compliance, and performance optimization.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, wireless, and data centre infrastructure.
• Lead network projects, device provisioning, hardware configuration, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Identify vulnerabilities, manage security risks, and resolve complex incidents, including post‑incident reviews.
• Collaborate with IT leadership and vendors, communicating project status, priorities, and risks.
• Maintain technical documentation and share knowledge across IT teams.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of network administration experience, with demonstrated technical leadership and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Expertise in network security, firewalls, intrusion prevention, 802.1X, colourless ports, and network policy management servers.
• Experience with enterprise Wi‑Fi, mobility controllers, access point management, network monitoring, Wireshark, and Net Flow. Air Wave is an asset.
• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative, self‑directed approach and flexibility for occasional evening or weekend work and travel.
• Note from the Hiring Manager

"We're looking for someone who enjoys being hands‑on with technology while helping others grow.

You'll have the opportunity to take ownership, solve meaningful challenges, and bring forward ideas that strengthen our network environment."

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions.

Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly.

However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.

All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment.

We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.

Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision.

On occasion, we also use AI‑assisted tools to help review applications.

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