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Keyano College's Information Technology Services Department is currently seeking a Network & Systems Specialist to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Infrastructure Supervisor, the Network & Systems Specialist is responsible for the deployment, configuration, maintenance, and technical planning of the organization's network, next-generation firewalls, web application firewalls (WAFs), and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) services. This includes switches, wired, wireless, and virtual networks, as well as firewall platforms that support reliable, secure, and high-performance connectivity across on-premises and cloud environments. Note: this is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity, you will be required to work on campus and relocate to Fort McMurray, AB.
Job Responsibility:
Deployment, configuration, maintenance, and technical planning of the organization's network, next-generation firewalls, web application firewalls (WAFs), and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) services
Managing switches, wired, wireless, and virtual networks, as well as firewall platforms
Configuring, maintaining, and optimizing the network environment including Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking
Managing next-generation and web application firewall configurations
PKI responsibilities including certificate lifecycle management
Supporting server, virtualization, and cloud platforms
Contributing to cybersecurity monitoring, access controls, and incident response
Participating in backup and disaster recovery processes
Requirements:
Minimum two-year post-secondary diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Administration, Cybersecurity, or a related field
4+ years of related experience in network, systems, firewall, or infrastructure administration roles
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher-level enterprise networking certification, such as: Aruba Certified Switching Professional (ACSP) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Fortinet Certified Professional (NSE 4) or higher certification, such as: Fortinet Certified Professional (NSE 5) - FortiManager Administrator
Nice to have:
Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
VMware Certified Professional - Datacenter Virtualization
Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
What we offer:
Employer paid comprehensive health and dental benefits including a health spending account
Generous defined benefit pension plan through LAPP starting on day 1 of employment
Additional payment of the Northern Living Allowance of $1,040.00 per month
Generous vacation entitlement and paid holidays between Christmas and New Years
Life insurance is 2.5 times annual salary
Paid sick days
Employee Service and Academic Achievement recognition
Greatly discounted employee membership to the Syncrude Sports and Wellness Centre
Tuition waiver for employees and dependents to take courses at Keyano College
Employee Discounts for the Keyano Theatre and the Keynotes Bookstore