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PacketDNA is a 3+ year old Ottawa based Technology Company. Our Secure Receptor™ product resolves the issues associated with the containment and control of sensitive information on mobile devices such as Laptops, PDAs, Smartphone’s, and removable storage devices.

Current Job Postings

Network Systems Administrator

Job Description:

Manage the design, configuration, installation, upgrade, map and repair of wireless as well as local and wide area network hardware and infrastructure.
Install and test computers and related software and hardware in a networked environment.
Knowledge and experience with network e-mail.
Evaluate, test, and recommend appropriate technology.
Prepare budget for networking needs.
Install and test approved software and software upgrades in a networked environment, including versioning software for our security product Secure Receptor™.
Read technical journals and/or manuals, attend vendor seminars and appropriate professional development workshops to learn about the maintenance and use of emerging computer hardware, software, and network systems.
Train staff with simple network troubleshooting techniques.
Adhere to and promote the ethics of copyright law application.
In addition to an internal system administrator role of maintaining computer systems:

Install PacketDNA software at client sites.
Consult with clients regarding installation specifics, and deliverables in conjunction with PacketDNA development staff.
Record installation procedures and interoperability issues for documentation upgrade.
Participate in software development life cycle including, requirement analysis, integration, verification, bug tracking, maintenance, and software quality.
Work on test cases and testing environment for software validation.
Report on installation status.
Contribute to a team environment and strive for continuous learning and improvement.

Job Requirements:

The candidate must have strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Strong writing skills are required in preparing manuals for employees and customers.
The ideal candidate will be self-directed, results driven, and have excellent analytical and prioritizing skills.
Wireless networks and IT security experience is required.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to work well in a team environment, and with all levels within the PacketDNA as well as external contacts.
Minimum 5 years experience with network administration.
The incumbent must keep their skills current and acquire new ones through continuing education programs of hardware and software vendors, colleges and universities, and private training institutions.

Availability: Start date for this position is immediate