Vault.com: the insider career network

Job Survey: Network specialist

This Network specialist career survey is just one of 1000s of exclusive career surveys available on Vault. Find out what it's actually like on the job with Vault's job surveys.

Read all Vault Career Surveys for the inside scoop on specific jobs
Read Vault Employee Surveys for the inside scoop on specific employers
Read Vault Student/Alumni Surveys for the inside scoop on colleges and grad schools



Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Company: Tenet Computer Group Inc.
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: MA - Academic Program



Job Responsibilities
Senior Level Help Desk at various clients throughout Ontario. Responsible for supervision of junior help desk and technican staffing. Liasion with end users, management, outside vendors for various computer/help desk related issues. Project Management/Coordination of specialized projects through the Government of Ontario as required.
Job Requirements
Network Administration - Novell - CNA, Business Administration, Project Management, A+ Cerfication; GroupWise Specialistl, Train the Trainer, Advanced Microsoft Office Suite, MSProject specialist, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat.
Uppers
Having different challenges every day. Job is never boring. Constant change in people and issues.
Downers
No recognition from bosses for specialized achievements. Low pay as based on recent surveys. Downgraded training opportunities.
Lifestyle
Flexible work hours when at clients. Long commutes from home to clients. Limited social events unless you are part of "inner circle" at work. Dress code is business casual. Easy atmosphere for working within my technical group.
Compensation
Base salary - $54,000 CDN Health Benefits - 80% coverage (paid by company) RRSP program - no contribution made by employer No bonuses No stock options
Advice to Jobseekers
The field is excellent but specialization and continued learning is a must. Customer service is where the majority of the positions lead. Love what I do.

This Network specialist career survey is just one of 1000s of exclusive career surveys available on Vault. Find out what it's actually like on the job with Vault's job surveys.

Read all Vault Career Surveys for the inside scoop on specific jobs
Read Vault Employee Surveys for the inside scoop on specific employers
Read Vault Student/Alumni Surveys for the inside scoop on colleges and grad schools