Network & Systems Specialist

The Opportunity

Keyano College’s Information Technology Services Department is currently seeking a Network & Systems Specialist to join our dynamic team.

Reporting to the Infrastructure Supervisor, the Network & Systems Specialist is responsible for the deployment, configuration, maintenance, and technical planning of the organization’s network, next-generation firewalls, web application firewalls (WAFs), and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) services. This includes switches, wired, wireless, and virtual networks, as well as firewall platforms that support reliable, secure, and high-performance connectivity across on-premises and cloud environments.

Note: this is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity, you will be required to work on campus and relocate to Fort McMurray, AB.
About Us

Keyano College is a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger.
Duties & Responsibilities

The Network & Systems Specialist configures, maintains, and optimizes the network environment,
including Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, routing, segmentation, and traffic flow to support performance, resiliency, and secure access.

The role includes managing next-generation and web application firewall configurations, including rule and policy management, NAT, VPN connectivity, threat protection, and traffic analysis to enforce security controls and protect web-facing services.

PKI responsibilities include certificate lifecycle management, certificate-based authentication, and integration with network, firewall, wireless, VPN, and application services to help align connectivity, security controls, and identity services.

Additional responsibilities include supporting server, virtualization, and cloud platforms; contributing to cybersecurity monitoring, access controls, and incident response; and participating in backup and disaster recovery processes to maintain a stable and resilient IT environment.
Qualifications

Minimum two-year post-secondary diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Administration, Cybersecurity, or a related field
4+ years of related experience in network, systems, firewall, or infrastructure administration roles
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher-level enterprise networking
certification, such as:
o Aruba Certified Switching Professional (ACSP)
o Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Fortinet Certified Professional (NSE 4) or higher certification, such as:
o Fortinet Certified Professional (NSE 5) - FortiManager Administrator
Other certifications that would be considered an asset:
o Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
o VMware Certified Professional - Datacenter Virtualization
o Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate

Please note that if your education was received internationally, upon hire we will require you to provide an international education assessment completed through WES, IQAS or one of the other IRCC approved designated organization.
Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is $73,890.09 (CUPE TS7-1) with the following health and benefit package.
Employer paid comprehensive health and dental benefits, including a health spending account.
Generous defined benefit pension plan though LAPP starting on day 1 of employment.
This position qualifies for additional payment of the Northern Living Allowance of $1,040.00 per month.
Generous vacation entitlement and the bonus of paid holidays between Christmas and New Years
Life insurance is 2.5 times your annual salary
Paid sick days

We offer various perks and discounts to our employees:
Employee Service and Academic Achievement recognition
Greatly discounted employee membership to the Syncrude Sports and Wellness Centre (our well-known gym and recreational facility).
Tuition waiver for all employees and dependents to take courses at Keyano College to support your thirst for learning.
Employee Discounts for the Keyano Theatre and the Keynotes Bookstore.
Additional Information

At Keyano College, we are committed to fostering an equitable, caring and resilient environment where everyone feels valued and connected to the common goal and the college community. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage candidates who will contribute to the diversity of the College to apply.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.
Company

Keyano College
Location

Fort McMurray, Alberta
Opening Date

05-05-2026
Starting Date

05-06-2026