Junior/Intermediate Network Administrator

Ottawa, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

$40–$45 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time, Contract
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 1+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 3 days per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Deploy, configure, and patch virtual machines and host clusters, and administer software-defined networks using virtualization and cloud platforms. Monitor network performance, diagnose and resolve outages, and document infrastructure changes and procedures.

Job details

About Calian At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government. We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team. Job Type: Full-time, contract Position Overview Responsibilities Calian ITCS is currently seeking a Junior/Intermediate Network Administrator for a current contract opportunity with our government client to perform the following duties: Manage virtual environments: Deploy, configure, and patch virtual machines and host clusters across vCentre, ESXi, vSphere, and Hyper-V. Maintain software-defined networks: Administer logical switching, routing, and security segmentation using NSX-T and cloud frameworks like OpenStack. Monitor performance: Use tools like the vRealise Suite to track network health, identify resource bottlenecks, and ensure enterprise system availability. Resolve complex outages: Perform deep root-cause analysis to diagnose and fix connection drops, latency issues, and hardware/software faults. Document infrastructure changes: Write clear technical procedures and update network diagrams to keep both internal teams and stakeholders aligned. Qualifications Clearance: Secret (mandatory, must be eligible to apply – 10+ years living within Canada) Controlled Goods Certification (must be eligible to apply) Canadian citizen Language: English Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Electronics or related technical/scientific degree Minimum of 1 year of experience in network administration or network technologist role Hands-on experience working within an enterprise-level environment Knowledge of virtualization products: vCentre, ESXi, vSphere, OpenStack, NSX-T, vRealise Suite, Hyper-V Strong communications skills, both written and verbal Strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills Ability to work on-site in Ottawa 2–3 days per week (hybrid model). Compensation Hourly rate between $40 – $45 based on skills and experience Vacancy We have 1 position available AI Usage Disclosure At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team. # AI Usage Disclosure At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team. Related Careers Intermediate Product Tester Calgary, AB Hybrid, CAN Full-time, contract IT & Cyber Solutions Information Systems & Information Technology 2025-09-16

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires Canadian citizenship, eligibility for Secret clearance and Controlled Goods Certification, and a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical or scientific field. Applicants need at least one year of network administration or network technologist experience, enterprise-environment experience, knowledge of the listed virtualization platforms, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and availability to work on-site in Ottawa 2–3 days per week.