Network Administrator

Requisition ID: 1513

Location: North Sydney, NS or Port aux Basques, NL

Annual Salary (40 hours/week): $76267.36 - $95334.72

Application Closing Date: 02/13/2026

Application Closing Time: 23:59 hours Atlantic Time

Marine Atlantic is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Our employees embody our core values; they are diverse, safety-oriented team-players who exhibit integrity and commitment, and always strive for excellence.

Marine Atlantic is currently looking for a Network Administrator to work with our Information Technology department. The successful candidate may choose to work from North Sydney, NS or Port aux Basques, NL.

Marine Atlantic is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Preference may be given to members of the following equity deserving groups: women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and 2SLGBTQIA+ community members. If you are a member of one or more of these groups, please state to which group(s) you identify in your application.

The Information Technology / Information Management Division is charged with all Information Technology and Information Management functions for Marine Atlantic and is critical for ensuring the necessary systems, infrastructure and support are available to enable the day-to-day operation of all other functional areas of the organization. The IT/IM division ensures that corporate information is appropriately managed and protected, as well as that the Management of Marine Atlantic has the information it needs to run the organization effectively and efficiently.

Reporting directly to the IT Infrastructure Supervisor, the Network Administrator, is responsible for configuration, service & support of the Wide Area Network (WAN), Local Area Networks (LAN), Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) Access Points for the entire Marine Atlantic IT infrastructure, Satellite Communications. The Network Administrator role within IT is critical to the ongoing success of IT because many departments rely on the computer network to perform the many of the day-to-day business functions. An unreliable network environment would significantly interfere with the timely completion of many day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Network Operations & Administration
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, WiFi, and satellite systems.
Manage switches, routers, firewalls, wireless controllers, and VPN services.
Monitor network performance and implement approved changes.

Infrastructure & Systems
Install, upgrade, and support network hardware, software, and firmware.Administer virtual server platforms such as VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper V.

Cabling & Physical Infrastructure
Perform cabling tasks including routing, patching, labeling, and documentation.
Maintain copper and fibre infrastructure and coordinate vendor work.

Security & Compliance
Maintain network security controls including VLANs, authentication, and endpoint protection.
Assist with firewall reviews, audits, and security monitoring (e.g., SIEM).
Maintain and test disaster recovery procedures.

Documentation & Reporting
Maintain diagrams, inventories, IP assignments, and configuration baselines.
Perform backup and recovery of network device configurations.

Incident Response
Respond to incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate escalations with vendors when required.

After Hours Support
Provide after hours support for outages, escalations, and planned maintenance.

Additional Key Areas of Responsibility:
• Promotes a safe working environment.
• Assists in the accomplishment of company objectives by performing other related duties as required.

Qualifications:
• University Degree or College Diploma in relevant field.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a relevant role.
OR
• A combination of equivalent education, job-related training and experience in a related position.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
• Well-developed written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, and proven analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of professionals.
• Sound time management skills with the ability to carry out multiple tasks simultaneously, and work with changing priorities and stringent timelines.
• Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) / Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) and other industry standard IT support related frameworks.
• Experience with Customer/Client Support organizations and processes.
• Strong customer services focus.
• Ability to facilitate and/or coordinate projects.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Detail oriented and a demonstrated ability to function effectively with a high degree of interdependence and autonomy.

Why work for the Marine Atlantic team?

As part of the Marine Atlantic team, you will participate in a variety of ongoing training programs and development opportunities to navigate your career and chart your course for success. We provide a positive and inclusive work culture that is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Some benefits of working with Marine Atlantic include competitive salaries, defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health benefit packages, and professional development opportunities. Come experience the pride of working with an organization with newly constructed and revitalized infrastructure that has positioned itself for the future.

Additional Information

Marine Atlantic is a Federal Crown Corporation that provides a vital ferry service link between Newfoundland and Labrador and mainland Canada.

At Marine Atlantic, we are dedicated to building and fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, where all employees and customers feel welcomed, valued, and respected.
Marine Atlantic invites applications from all qualified candidates and hires based on merit. We are committed to the principles of equitable employment for all and strongly encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and 2SLGBTQIA+ community members. If you are a member of one or more of these groups, please state to which group(s) you identify in your cover letter, resume or application.
To receive this job poster in an alternative format or to discuss alternate ways of completing the online application, please contact the Marine Atlantic Human Resources Department, in confidence, at [email protected].
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, contact the Marine Atlantic Human Resources Department, in confidence, at [email protected].

Marine Atlantic respectfully acknowledges that we operate in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq peoples, and on the island of Ktaqmkuk, the unceded traditional territory of the Beothuk and Mi'kmaq peoples. We also acknowledge Labrador as the traditional ancestral homelands of the Innu of Nitassinan, the Inuit of Nunatsiavut, and the Inuit of NunatuKavut.