Computer Network Technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Asset languages

Hindi

Panjabi

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

Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and operating system software

Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to co-ordinate access and use of computer networks

Load computer tapes and disks and install software and printer paper and forms

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

Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations

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

Research and apply meta-data to Websites and register Websites with search engines

Respond to requests for help and information from Website visitors and Website designers

Perform Web-server backup and recovery operations

Supervision

No supervision responsibility

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

Device drivers

Networking software

Networking hardware

Networking security

Servers

Information technology

Database software

Data analysis software

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Type of experience

Call centre

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment

Work under pressure

Tight deadlines

Attention to detail

Sound discrimination

Personal suitability

Accurate

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Creativity

Dedication

Benefits

Other benefits

Free parking available

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Team building opportunities