American Iron and Metal was looking for an American Iron and Metal Network and Security Administrator ...

Network and Security Administrator American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a well-established, family-owned enterprise recognized globally in metal recycling, boasting over 125 facilities and 4000 employees worldwide. Our organization has flourished for eight decades through employee dedication and customer trust. Join our dynamic team with an entrepreneurial spirit, encompassing diverse business divisions including metal recycling, decommissioning, auto-parts recycling, manufacturing, construction waste management, and industrial product development. We are committed to environmental sustainability and excellence. We are seeking an intermediate-level Network Administrator specializing in security to support our network environment's daily operations. The ideal candidate possesses 4–5 years of hands-on experience managing and troubleshooting WAN, VPN, and firewall technologies in an enterprise setting. This role is operationally focused and requires participation in on-call rotations to maintain 24/7 critical network service availability. Network Operations & Support - Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, and VPN connectivity - Resolve network incidents and service requests efficiently - Execute routine maintenance and device upgrades following change management protocols - Coordinate branch and remote site connectivity with ISPs and vendors WAN & Security Management - Manage WAN technologies including MPLS, SD-WAN, site-to-site VPNs - Configure and maintain firewalls and security policies - Implement secure network architectures with segmentation and access control - Support network security standards deployment across sites Monitoring, Incident Response & On-Call - Monitor network performance using management tools - Investigate and resolve network alerts and security events - Participate in after-hours support rotation - Escalate complex incidents while maintaining oversight Documentation & Continuous Improvement - Maintain accurate network documentation - Contribute to knowledge base and standard operating procedures - Identify and propose improvements for recurring issues - Support network project implementations Collaboration - Collaborate with systems, security, and service desk teams - Provide technical input for security initiatives - Communicate network issues clearly to stakeholders Qualifications - 4–5 years enterprise network administration experience - Proficiency in WAN technologies and internet circuits - Experience with enterprise firewalls and VPN solutions - Understanding of routing, switching, and Wi-Fi networks - Familiarity with network monitoring tools - Strong problem-solving and communication skills Preferred Qualifications - Relevant certifications (CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet NSE) - Multi-site environment experience - SD-WAN and next-generation firewall exposure - Basic scripting/automation skills Offerings - Competitive compensation - Vacation and benefits - RRSP matching program - Annual tuition scholarship - Professional development support - Engaging work environment