Networking Assistant Jobs in Toronto, ON (NOW HIRING)

The Opportunity

Ensures the overall integrity, performance, and security of the company's network infrastructure and external services, maintaining reliable LAN, SD-WAN, cloud, and internet connectivity while protecting the organizational assets from cyber threats.

The Role

• Monitor, support, and maintain network and security infrastructure while diagnosing and resolving network, connectivity, security, and service outage issues to ensure system integrity, availability and performance;
• Manage external services (i.e. external web traffic, emails/servers published to internet, LAN/SD-WAN/VPN connectivity, vendor connections) conducting server deployment activities;
• Administer endpoint protection, firewalls, VPNs, and network security controls;
• Assist in management of the company’s data centres and branch locations including hardware deployment, cabling, WI-FI set-up, conference rooms and facility security connectivity;
• Administer, and continuously improve the network, server, storage and cloud infrastructure, including externally contracted SaaS/PaaS/IaaS services;
• Support enterprise security services such as patching, endpoint protection, password rotations;
• Provides security management to the company network, including maintenance of the company’s firewall, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Wi-Fi networks;
• Develop and maintain business continuity plans (BCPs) and disaster recovery plans (DRPs) to ensure and maintain system integrity and availability;
• Work with the IT Director to develop and implement cybersecurity policies, procedures, and runbooks to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational data and information systems.
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide 24/7 operational support coverage

The Candidate

Education: College diploma or University degree in computer science or a related field; Professional certification such as CompTIA Security+, Azure/Windows Server/M365.

Work Experience: 3-6 years

Knowledge:  Strong working knowledge in networking, routing, firewall technologies, data centres,  email infrastructure and other key Microsoft applications.  Wireless Security and VPN experience. Demonstrated focus on Network security and prevention.  Good understanding of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and other cloud services. Experience with wireless security and VPN network and security devices e.g. Fortinet, Aruba SD-WAN.

The Company

Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas – to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put a roof over our heads and food on our tables.

Wajax offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional “perks.”

Highlights include:

• Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account.
• Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
• Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.
• Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift certificates, plus cash awards.
• Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program. 

By working with Wajax, you become part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.

ompensation:

Base pay $80,000.00-90,000.00 per annum plus quarterly Bonus Plan. Pay may vary based on skills, expertise, and performance, and is a component of the total rewards package.

This is a replacement vacancy.

Wajax does not use AI powered recruitment processes.

As a condition of employment, final candidates will be subject to pre-screening.

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