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Computer network technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

  • Construction company
  • Troubleshooting

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Coordinate access and use of computer networks
  • Install software
  • Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks and computer workstations and peripheral equipment
  • Monitor the performance of computer systems and networks
  • Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and operating system software
  • Provide problem-solving services to network users
  • Implement data, software and hardware security procedures
  • Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
  • Set up local area networks and connections to the Internet
  • Modify Web pages, applets and scripts
  • Perform Web-server backup and recovery operations
  • Perform backup procedures to ensure data preservation
  • Provide customer service

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and coursesĀ 

  • Certified OpenStack Administrator (COA)
  • Cisco certified internetwork expert (CCIE)
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification
  • Information technology infrastructure library (ITIL) Certification
  • Microsoft certified professional (MCP)
  • Microsoft certified solutions associate (MCSA)
  • Network+ Certification
  • A+ Certification

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Networking software
  • Networking hardware
  • Networking security
  • Intranet
  • Internet
  • Servers
  • Desktop applications
  • File management software
  • Security software
  • Word processing software
  • Mail server software
  • Communication software
  • Project management software
  • Information technology
  • SharePoint
  • MS Office
  • MS Windows
  • Spreadsheet
  • Firewall
  • MS Active Directory
  • Networks

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Willing to travel
  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Organized
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage paid
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site amenities
  • Other benefits
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available
  • Travel insurance
  • Wellness program