About Us STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering professional recruitment services across Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Operations, and Technology. We pride ourselves on delivering a highly personalized, transparent, and relationship-driven recruitment experience for both clients and candidates. At STRIVE, we don’t just fill roles — we partner with organizations and individuals to build long-term success.

THE ROLE Our recruitment team is currently looking for a Network Infrastructure Support Specialist for our clientto support multiple locations in Vancouver, BC.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and configure the district’s wired and wireless network infrastructure, including firewalls, network nodes, network access controls, and security measures
• Administer, configure and install infrastructure devices and virtual appliances
• Establish standards and procedures and write specifications, scripts and documentation for technical architecture and systems
• Prepare and execute detailed plans for complex multi-functional projects
• Research and analyze emerging trends in technology and systems architecture, evaluate alternatives and make recommendations
• Provide support and direction, and apply advanced troubleshooting techniques to address escalated issues
• Develop and deliver training workshops for technical and end-user audiences
• Liaise with stakeholders, LIT teams, vendors, contractors and other third parties as required to support district services
• Prepare maintenance and communication plans for district services to ensure they remain fit for purpose
• Perform information technology functions to support the division
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

• Completion of grade 12 plus over 3 years' full-time equivalent post-secondary education in a relevant technology discipline.
• Over five (5) years of progressive experience in a relevant computer systems and network technology discipline.
• Experience working in a K-12 education organization an asset.
• Advanced skills in designing and configuring networks, firewalls, server infrastructure, Network Access Controls and security best practices.
• Ability to analyze, prepare and distribute information in multiple formats to a diverse audience with a variety of technical experience levels.
• Experience with wired and wireless networking, network security, VoIP technologies, virtual environments, VPN, O365 & Azure and other various software applications.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and experience in designing/delivering presentations.
• Must be able to meet the following assessment: Hands-on 1-hour series of tasks/problems (70%+).

Compensation The base salary for this position is $82,464 plus a comprehensive benefits package, including Pension Plan, Employee Savings Plan, Extended Health, Dental, Group Life, Long Term Disability, Vacation, & Gratuity Days. Pre-approved overtime hours are paid at double-time ($90.62/hour).