About the role

Network Administrator managing and maintaining network infrastructure at Moneris. Configuring hardware and ensuring stable performance of systems within the organization.

Responsibilities

Deploy and configure network hardware from Palo Alto, Cisco and BIG-IP (firewalls, load balancers, routers, switches, wireless access points, etc.).
Manage local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and related infrastructure.
Responsible for handling operational support requests, including service and change requests, incident investigations, corrective actions, troubleshooting and monitoring of network services, LAN/WAN connectivity and the data center.
Provide on-call support on a rotating schedule to support critical production systems 24/7.
Participate in projects, including the design, implementation, installation and configuration of network infrastructure systems.
Continuously monitor network performance to ensure stability and rapidly resolve issues.
Conduct regular network security audits and enforce compliance with security policies.
Plan and execute hardware and software upgrades and patches required to maintain optimal network performance.
Maintain detailed network documentation for all configurations, procedures and hardware inventories.
Document troubleshooting steps and network changes.
Work closely with IT teams, vendors and other departments to ensure the network meets the organization’s needs.
Perform regular network traffic analysis and performance measurements.
Identify potential bottlenecks, optimize network performance and recommend improvements.

Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in firewall administration, design and management (Palo Alto, Juniper, etc.).
Cisco CCNA certification required.
Strong skills in networking, design, administration, implementation, monitoring, support and automation.
Proven ability to manage complex network systems and multisite network infrastructures.
Strong project management skills and experience communicating progress with colleagues, partners, and both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of payment systems and merchant acquiring operations.

Comprehensive total compensation program, including bonuses, flexible benefits starting on day one, and a Health Spending Account (HSA) or Personal Spending Account (PSA), your choice.
RRSP with employer contributions and a defined contribution pension plan.
Learning and development programs and resources, including unlimited free access to Coursera and a training assistance program.
Holistic approach to wellbeing with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, 24/7 access to virtual medical care, wellness events and a supportive workplace culture.
A work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) through Employee Inclusion Groups (EIGs), mentoring, DEI training and workshops, educational events, and multiple internal resources such as a DEI website and newsletter.
Office closures during the holidays and company-wide paid personal days (including religious, personal and volunteer days).