Infrastructure Analyst

Buckland is looking for an Infrastructure Analyst   What you’ll be doing This role is primarily focused on network administration, supporting the day-to-day operation, security, and performance of our network environment while also providing broader support across servers, virtualization, and enterprise systems. This is a great opportunity for a mid-level infrastructure professional who wants to grow their network expertise while staying hands-on across the wider infrastructure stack.   What we can offer you Competitive salary, benefits package, and matching retirement plan. Compensation range: $80,000– $110,000 annually (subject to experience)] A friendly, collaborative work environment. Opportunities for professional development & ongoing learning. A chance to be part of a growing organization. Remote work arrangement available for applicants who are not local to a Buckland office.   You will be responsible for Network Administration Administer and support network architecture, planning, and design initiatives including LAN, WAN, VLAN, MPLS, VPN, and hybrid cloud networking (Azure/AWS). Monitor network performance and availability and troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues. Support and help maintain firewall and perimeter security solutions (e.g., Fortinet) in collaboration with the Cyber Security team. Implement and maintain secure remote access technologies (SSLVPN, IPsec, L2TP, SASE). Assist with network capacity planning, design recommendations, and documentation of network hardware and configurations. Follow established change management policies and procedures when testing, scheduling, and implementing network changes. Infrastructure Support Support Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, and fileserver / print services. Assist with the administration and optimization of virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere). Provide support for Microsoft infrastructure platforms including Microsoft 365, Exchange, SQL Server and Azure. Participate in backup, archiving, disaster recovery operations, and DRP testing. Maintain accurate infrastructure documentation, including network diagrams and system configurations. Collaborate with the broader IT team on infrastructure projects, upgrades, and technology rollouts. Provide escalation support for infrastructure-related tickets from the service desk. Other duties as assigned.   What we need from you Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. Minimum of three years of hands-on experience in network administration and IT infrastructure support. Working knowledge of LAN/WAN design, VLANs, trunking, Layer 3 segmentation, and switching/routing protocols. Experience supporting firewall and VPN technologies (e.g., Fortinet) and secure remote access solutions. Familiarity with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and core Microsoft infrastructure services. Exposure to virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V) and Microsoft 365/Azure environments; hybrid cloud experience is an asset. Working understanding of IT security principles and practices (NGFW, IDS/IPS). Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery concepts (e.g., Veeam) is an asset. Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a distributed IT team. Ability to work independently. Must be legally eligible to work for the Company at all times. Valid Passport ability to occasionally travel if required to other offices locations in CAD/USA/MEX.