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Become a team member in the Timberland Group and make a personal impact on some of the world’s most major projects.
About Us
Our Group of Companies provides specialized expertise to help international project teams to manage risks in achieving ambitious goals. Our engineering expertise, professionalism, project management experience and in-house capabilities make us the preferred choice for global engineered material handling solutions for the underground and surface mining, heavy construction, electrical power transmission and distribution, marine and offshore oil & gas sectors.
Career Growth Opportunities
As a group of companies, we are large enough and diversified enough, having projects which are of significance and large scale, leading to many career growth opportunities for ambitious employees
Entrepreneurial Culture
We are small enough that each person with ambition and a can-do attitude has the opportunity to make a significant impact on the business
Projects Of Significance Worldwide
We are strong enough in the markets we serve to be sought out to participate in high profile projects worldwide that our people are proud to be engaged in and enjoy sharing their stories with family and friends
The Timberland Group is a Canadian-owned, entrepreneurial, globally recognized group of companies, with its head office located in Woodstock, Ontario. Our operating companies are fully operational facilities with Engineering, Sales and Manufacturing departments all under one roof. We have a current need for a Junior Network Administrator.
Overview
This position is responsible for desktop support and will include assisting in the maintenance of diverse Windows environments within our networks. Also, this position ensures the stable operation of the in-house computer network and all connected PCs and peripherals, including planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network hardware, software, and communication links. In addition, analyzes and resolves end user hardware and software computer problems in a timely and accurate fashion, and provides end user training where required and assists with testing new custom hardware units and software products as well as with hardware installations and troubleshooting. This position works with the team to create procedures, documentation, and train staff when required. This overview is intended to be used as a guideline only, and may not incorporate all functions of the position.
Duties
Strategy & Planning
Perform network design and capacity planning
Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures and associated training plans for network resource administration, appropriate use, and disaster recovery
Acquisition & Deployment
Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of end user workstation hardware, software, and peripheral devices
Interact and negotiate with vendors and contractors to secure network products and services
Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts
Operational
Manage servers, including e-mail, print, internal services for source control, wiki and issue tracking as well as
Maintain and verify backup servers/systems
Manage security solutions, including firewall, anti-virus, and intrusion detection systems
Manage all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, hubs, and UPSs
Provide first hand support, IT training, and troubleshooting to all office staff for IT matters
Knowledge of WPKG deployments preferred
Ensure network connectivity of all workstations
Administer all equipment, hardware and software upgrades
Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information
Administer and maintain end user accounts, permissions, and access rights
Perform server and security audits
Perform system backups and recovery
Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports
Recommend, schedule, and perform network improvements, upgrades, and repairs
Develop, document, and train on hardware installation and troubleshooting procedures
Attributes We Seek:
Formal Education & Certification
College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science with a focus on network design and administration or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience
A+ certification
Certified or working towards Microsoft MCSE certification, Network+, Security+, Server+ certifications
Working technical knowledge of network and PC operating systems, including Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 2000/2003/2008/2012 Server
Working technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and standards, including hardware RAID, Active Directory, TCP/IP
Hands-on hardware troubleshooting experience
Able to install, support, and troubleshoot server and PC hardware components and peripherals
Working technical knowledge of VMware ESX Server, Cisco
Able to install and support Microsoft Desktop and Server Operating Systems
Knowledge of applicable Canadian and US data privacy practices and laws
Proven excellent written and oral communication skills coupled with strong interpersonal skills
Ability to conduct research into networking issues and products as required
Ability to present ideas in user-friendly and non-technical language
Highly self motivated and directed
Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Willing and able to travel to other companies within the Group in Canada and USA if required; bondable
Perform overtime hours as required by assigned projects
By joining our team you will:
Gain experience in a medium sized company that engineers and manufactures custom heavy equipment and successfully competes with large, multi-national corporations
Build troubleshooting skills in network and desktop administration
Get valuable work experience and exposure to sales, engineering and manufacturing departments
Witness the design, building and testing of our equipment
Qualified applicants may submit resume, stating “Junior Network Administrator”, in the subject line, to: resumes@timberland-group.com
Due to the volume of resumes received we kindly ask that you do not call regarding the status of your resume.
No recruiters please.