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What you鈥檒l enjoy at INNIO Waukesha:
IT Network Technician
Welland, ONCAD65K - CAD70K / yearPosted 1 weeks ago
Full-timeonsitemid
Job Description
Description
What you鈥檒l enjoy at INNIO Waukesha:
鈿欙笍 Innovative Work: Collaborate on advanced manufacturing projects that deliver industry鈥憀eading products powering global industries.
馃 Mission鈥慏riven Team: Join a group of dedicated professionals committed to safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Safety is a top priority, with annual reimbursement for safety shoes and prescribed safety glasses provided.
馃搱 Keep Growing: Access a robust tuition and professional development program, as well as internal training and career development opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
馃挌 Health & Wellness: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for you and your family from day one. EAP program and health care spending account available.
馃幆 Work鈥慙ife Balance & Perks: Benefit from on鈥憇ite gym access, a $300 annual fitness reimbursement program, paid personal days, and RRSP/TFSA and pension plan matching.
The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000 which will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
Position Summary
The IT Network Technician contributes deep expertise in Cisco networking technologies to the implementation, design and continuous improvement of the enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and performance across LAN, WAN, and cloud-connected environments. The role acts as the point of contact for network support for the Support Teams, supports complex initiatives, troubleshoots critical network issues, and works in close coordination with the global network team and other IT teams to ensure aligned, efficient service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Network Design & Implementation
- Design, configure and deploy enterprise-level Cisco-based networks, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.
- Implement scalable and secure network architectures for data centers, branch offices, and remote environments.
- Contribute to major network upgrades, migrations and infrastructure refresh projects.
Network Operation & Maintenance
- Monitor, maintain, and optimize LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, and internet connectivity across multiple sites.
- Implement and manage routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) and layer 2 technologies (VLANs, STP, EtherChannel).
- Conduct regular network performance analysis, tuning, and capacity planning.
- Actively participate in network operations initiatives and related industrial IT topics, contributing expertise to deliver stable solutions for machine connectivity and production-critical processes.
- Provide responsive and effective technical support to end-users, addressing hardware, software, and network-related issues.
Security & Compliance
- Support the configuration and administration of Cisco ASA/Firepower/Security Appliances, including VPN, NAT, ACLs, and threat protection features.
- Support security teams in implementing network segmentation and identity-based access, and contribute to alignment with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST or PCI-DSS.
- Manage and monitor Cisco ISE, AAA, and 802.1X for network access control.
Collaboration & Documentation
- Create and maintain network documentation including topology maps, configuration standards, and operational procedures.
- Develop network-focused training materials and contribute to the knowledge base to support ongoing operations, incident resolution, and project handovers.
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Completed IT-related education/training or comparable professional experience.
- 5-8+ years of experience in enterprise networking, with a strong Cisco technology focus.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco routers, switches (Catalyst/Nexus), firewalls, access points and wireless controllers.
Certifications (Required/Preferred)
- Required Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
- Preferred Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- Cisco DevNet or other Cisco speciality certificates (e.g., Wireless, Security) are considered an asset.
Technical Skills
- Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, VPNs, Qos, multicast, and high availability protocols (HSRP/VRRP).
- Familiar with Cisco DNA Center and SD-WAN solutions.
- Experience with network automation tools and scripting (Phyton, Ansible) are considered an asset.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRGT, ThousandEyes, NetFlow) and packet analyzers (Wireshark).
- Experience with the Microsoft technology portfolio (e.g., Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365) and ServiceNow (ticketing,ITSM).
Qualifications
- Experience working in multi-site/global organizations.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
- Understanding of cloud networking (Azure/AWS Direct Connect/VPN) and hybrid cloud architecture.
- Exposure to ITIL practices and service delivery frameworks.
Accommodations
INNIO is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will make reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department at [email protected]to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.
As part of our commitment to innovation and efficiency, INNIO utilizes AI technology to assist in the initial screening of applicants. All hiring decisions are made with human oversight to ensure fairness, context, and alignment with our core values.