IT Administrator, Associate

About the role

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA and Canada. Reporting to the IT Supervisor, the IT Systems & Network Administrator supports the reliability, security, and availability of site network and infrastructure systems and provides technical support across hardware, software, connectivity, cloud, and virtualization environments.

Responsibilities

• Network Design & Deployment: Plan and set up physical and wireless layouts, including routers, switches, servers, VLANs, and cabling.
• Security Configuration: Implement firewalls, virtual private networks, and access control policies to block unauthorized access.
• Monitoring & Optimization: Track bandwidth uses and traffic patterns using monitoring tools to prevent bottlenecks and downtime.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and fix hardware, software, and connectivity failures during outages, including after-hours and weekends.
• Cloud & Hybrid Integration: Manage connections between local hardware and cloud platforms, including AWS and Azure.
• Maintenance & Updates: Apply firmware updates, patches, and routine system backups.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of network configurations, upgrades, and operational procedures.

Skills

• Strong grasp of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, subnetting, and routing protocols.
• Proficiency with enterprise hardware (Cisco, Palo Alto routers/switches/firewalls).
• Familiarity with server operating systems (Windows, Windows Server, Linux) and cloud/virtualization tools (VMware, AWS, Azure).
• Hardware configuration (routers, switches, firewalls, ESX hosts).
• Automation and scripting using tools like Python or Ansible.
• Cloud networking and multi-environment hybrid management.
• Problem-solving under pressure, multitasking, attention to detail, and clear communication to explain technical concepts to non-IT staff.
• Able to work independently and perform the core responsibilities with minimal to no supervision.
• Clear communication to report network status and train team members.
• Detail-oriented planning when drafting diagrams and network architecture.
• Work closely with the centralized network team and helpdesk.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant networking experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant education, certifications, and experience may be considered.
• CCNA preferred. In lieu of certification, 5+ years of relevant networking experience will be considered.
• CompTIA Network+ preferred, but not required.
• CCNP Enterprise preferred, but not required.
• CompTIA Security+ preferred, but not required.
• Capable of lifting/maneuvering 100+ lbs.
• Valid Drivers License.