Network Specialist

Located in Oxford, NS

Application Deadline: February 14, 2025

Start Date: March 17, 2025

Oxford Food Group, a member of the Bragg Group of Companies, is a family owned international business that has over 1,200 employees, eight manufacturing facilities and two large farming operations within Atlantic Canada and the United States. Oxford Food Group is the world's largest provider of Wild Blueberries, North America's largest producers of premium, frozen carrots and one of Canada's premier manufacturer's of onion rings and battered appetizers.

Benefits of being an Oxford Frozen Foods Employee:

Comprehensive benefit package including a matching contribution pension plan.
Employee Housing Loan program provides a forgivable loan up to $40,000, interest free.
Vacation PLUS we offer a vacation purchase plan allowing for additional time off.
Employee Discount Program offering great discounts across Atlantic Canada.
Employee pricing on products we produce.

Position Scope:

Oxford Food Group has an immediate opportunity for a Network Specialist, located in Oxford, NS. Reporting to the Manager of Information Technology.

Responsible for working with the network team and assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of our company’s network infrastructure. Working closely with our IT department to ensure the network is performing optimally, securely and provide support to end-users.

Responsibilities,

Work with other network personnel to maintain and enhance the company’s network infrastructure, including routers, switches firewalls, and other network devices.
Develop and implement network upgrades and improvements to support business
Troubleshoot and resolve complex network-related issues in a timely manner
Monitor network performance and proactively identify potential issues
Work with the IT team to ensure network security and compliance with industry standards
Create and maintain network documentation and diagrams
Plan and implement disaster recovery solutions for the network infrastructure
Perform network capacity planning and ensure adequate network resources are available to support business needs
Evaluate and recommend new network technologies and solutions to improve the network infrastructure

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
5+ years of experience in network engineering or a related field.
Understanding of networking concepts and protocols, such as Radius, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN
Experience with network devices and technologies.
Experience with network monitoring and management tools.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledgeable in cybersecurity best practices.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

CompTIA Network+ or similar certification.
Experience with cloud-based networking and security solutions.
Familiarity with SD-WAN, wireless networking, and network virtualization technologies.
Experience in Fortinet.

Oxford Frozen Foods requires all employees to have an active role in organizational sustainability initiatives including,

Correctly divert waste to support Zero Waste initiatives
React to green wastes (wasted energy and water, air leaks, product leaks etc.) by submitting work orders for immediate repair

For all interested applicants in the Network Specialist term position, please forward your resume with a cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the above qualifications. Applications can be made by visiting www.oxfordfrozenfoods.com/opportunity and applying through our career center.

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