The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has 1 (one) exciting indeterminate opportunity within the Technology branch at the CATSA Headquarters.
This position represents an opportunity for career-driven individuals seeking a position within an organization that inspires growth and promotes excellence to make a difference and contribute to CATSA’s unique culture as it strives to excel in air transport security.
Why is CATSA a great fit for you?
CATSA is world leader in aviation security and screening with a mandate to protect the public. A Crown corporation, it features a mix of public service and private sector diverse backgrounds in which is reflective of the varied background of its employees. CATSA encourages innovation and creativity and offers a healthy and diverse workplace where employees work in an environment where they can be their true selves and feel energized and proud.
If you are a motivated professional seeking a position within a multifunctional and collaborative environment and you are looking for the next great adventure, CATSA is the place for you!
Summary of responsibilities:
The Senior Advisor, IT Network Administrator leads the planning, design, and optimization of CATSA’s enterprise-wide IT network infrastructure. They are responsible to actively install, maintain, monitor, and manage the network within CATSA’s IT network environment, spanning designated airports, regions, and data centers. The focus is on ensuring optimal network performance and proactively identifying and resolving any network issues that may arise. The Senior Advisor, IT Network Administrator performs all other duties and responsibilities related to the position as required.
What you need to succeed
To qualify for the position, you must have:
- Graduation from a recognized university with a specialization in Computer Science, Information Technology/Management, or another specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
- A minimum of six (6) years of experience in an information technology role.
- A minimum of six (6) years of experience in a senior network administrator role managing, deploying, and configuring of IT infrastructure architecture of network, server, and end-user computing environments.
- Extensive knowledge of enterprise network solutions, including but not limited to switch, router and access point technologies, and related protocols and applications.
- Experience configuring VLANs, IP, Routing, ACLs on routers and switches.
- Experience with the integration of new technology into an existing IT infrastructure.
- Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting layer 2 to layer 7 complex network issues.
- In-depth knowledge of information technology and communications protocols such as DHCP, ARP and DNS.
- In depth knowledge of the seven layers of the OSI model and network protocols such as TCP/IP, VLAN, STP, ARP, STP, SNMP, ICMP etc.
- In depth knowledge of routing network protocols such as Static and OSPF.
- In-depth knowledge of Network Access Control (NAC) authentication protocols such as 802.1X and Radius server policy configuration.
- In-depth knowledge of Network redundancy and meshing protocols such as LACP, VRRP. MLT and SMLT.
- Knowledge of wireless networks standards, security protocols, frequency management and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of configuring and/or reviewing firewall and VPN router rules and/or logs for troubleshooting user connectivity issues.
- Knowledge of corporate WAN infrastructures, backhaul technologies, WAN, and Internet routing protocols.
Valuable skills include:
- Knowledge of CATSA's mandate and priorities, as well as an awareness of relevant legislation impacting CATSA.
- Knowledge and understanding of IT infrastructure administration in a secure environment.
- Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise.
- Knowledge of network security and disaster recovery systems and procedures.
- Knowledge of Linux operating system management.
- Hands on experience troubleshooting network issues using Wireshark.
- Hands on experience configuring Avaya/Extreme Networks devices is considered as an asset.
- Knowledge of IPv6.
- Knowledge of server virtualization technologies such as VMWare.
Specific work requirements:
- Ability to work overtime as required
- Ability to travel as required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
How to apply:
If you feel you are the ideal candidate for this position, please click on the following link to submit your application before August 31, 2025 by 11:59pm EST.
Additional information:
- Please note that candidates that meet all the position requirements, including the language profile, will be given first consideration however, we invite all interested candidates to submit their applications;
- While we appreciate all the candidates’ interest, only those being considered in the process will be contacted;
- CATSA will use this opportunity to establish a candidate pool that may be used to staff permanent or fixed-term positions with similar responsibilities and qualifications;
