Network and Security Administrator

Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

Job Description

We are seeking an intermediate-level Network Administrator with a specialty in security to support the daily operations of our network environment. The ideal candidate has 4–5 years of hands-on experience managing and troubleshooting WAN, VPN, and firewall technologies in an enterprise setting. This role is primarily operations-focused and requires participation in an on-call rotation to support 24/7 availability of critical network services.

Network Operations & Support

- Provide day-to-day administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi and VPN connectivity

- Respond to network incidents and service requests, ensuring timely resolution and communication with stakeholders

- Perform routine maintenance, upgrades, and changes to network devices following change management processes

- Support branch and remote site connectivity, including coordination with ISPs and third-party vendors

WAN & Security Management

- Administer and support WAN technologies (e.g., MPLS, SD-WAN, site-to-site VPNs, internet circuits)

- Configure and maintain firewalls, VPNs, and related security policies (e.g., Cisco, Fortinet, or equivalent)

- Implement and maintain secure network architectures, including segmentation and access control

- Assist with rollout of network security standards and best practices across sites

Monitoring, Incident Response & On-Call

- Monitor network performance and availability using network management and monitoring tools

- Investigate and resolve network alerts, performance issues, and security-related events

- Participate in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours support for critical network issues

- Escalate complex incidents to senior engineers or vendors as needed, while retaining ownership and oversight

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

- Maintain accurate documentation of network diagrams, configurations, and procedures

- Contribute to knowledge base articles and standard operating procedures for common tasks and incidents

- Identify recurring issues and propose improvements to reduce incident frequency and impact

- Support small to medium network projects and changes, ensuring operational readiness and smooth handover

Collaboration

- Work closely with systems, security, and service desk teams to ensure stable and secure operations

- Provide technical input to support security initiatives, audits, and compliance activities

- Communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders about network issues and planned work

Qualifications

- 4–5 years of hands-on experience as a Network Administrator or similar role in an enterprise environment

- Practical experience managing WAN technologies (MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN) and internet circuits.

- Hands-on experience with enterprise firewalls and VPN solutions (e.g., Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or equivalent)

- Solid understanding of routing and switching (e.g., OSPF, BGP, VLANs, trunking, STP)

- Solid understanding of Wi-Fi networks, concepts and best practices

- Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark, etc.)

- Familiarity with network security concepts, best practices, and basic incident response.

- Comfortable participating in an on-call rotation and occasional after-hours work for incidents or changes

- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with a customer-service mindset

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

- Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet NSE, or equivalent

- Experience in multi-site or distributed environments (e.g., manufacturing, retail, or branch-heavy organizations)

- Exposure to SD-WAN solutions and “next-generation” firewalls

- Basic scripting or automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, or Ansible) for operational tasks

Additional Information

What we offer!

- A competitive wage, vacation, benefits and a RRSP matching program

- Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents

- The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development

- A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!