Who We Are
DBM Vircon, a premier construction modeling, detailing and digital engineering company, delivers high-profile projects with state-of-the-art technology, uncompromising detail and millimeter precision. At DBM Vircon we see the future through a very different lens. With over five decades of experience in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors, DBM Vircon is recognized as one of the industry-leading design/detailing and digital engineering companies. Drawing upon over 900 team members, with experience in over 6 continents, we regularly challenge the status quo by delivering high-end solutions and integrated delivery methods on some of the industry’s largest projects. Innovation, eminence, and digital are at the heart of everything we do.
Position Overview
We are currently seeking a Network Administrator – Level 1 to join our team. This role, provides foundational support for DBM Vircon’s network infrastructure, assisting with monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable connectivity and performance. Reporting to the IT Manager, the role operates within a global environment, supporting network operations across multiple time zones and locations while offering strong opportunities for career development. By maintaining network stability, minimizing downtime, and supporting end-users, this role plays a key part in keeping teams connected and productive. This is a full-time, Permanent Position in a growing international team, with excellent growth potential.
What You'll Do:
- Monitor network performance, bandwidth utilization, system health, and alerts.
- Respond to and troubleshoot network connectivity issues escalated from the IT Support team.
- Assist with the configuration, deployment, and management of network devices including switches, routers, firewalls, and access points.
- Support wireless network infrastructure, VLAN configuration, and VPN connectivity for remote users and site-to-site connections.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks, including firmware updates, patch management, and network cable management/labeling.
- Maintain accurate network documentation, including diagrams, IP address assignments, configuration records, and knowledge base articles.
- Support the implementation of network security policies, access controls, and compliance with change management processes.
- Assist with capacity planning by tracking network utilization trends and participating in network improvement projects with the Senior Network team.
- Participate in disaster recovery testing and scheduled maintenance windows.
- Maintain inventory of network equipment and licenses, and provide after-hours support on a rotational basis as needed.
What You'll Bring:
- 1–3 years of experience in network support, IT infrastructure, or technical roles; entry-level candidates with relevant certifications and demonstrated technical aptitude are also encouraged to apply.
- Previous help desk or technical support experience, with hands-on exposure to network equipment in lab or production environments preferred.
- Associate degree in IT, Computer Networking, or related field (or equivalent practical experience); a Bachelor’s degree is desirable but not required.
- Relevant professional certifications, such as Cisco CCNA, CompTIA A+/Network+, or vendor-specific certifications (Cisco, Palo Alto, Aruba), or actively pursuing these.
- Strong understanding of network protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, routing protocols (OSPF/BGP), switching concepts, and QoS.
- Familiarity with network hardware and software, including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, cabling infrastructure, cloud networking (AWS/Azure), remote access solutions, and network monitoring tools (LogicMonitor, Wireshark, etc.).
- Working knowledge of operating systems (Windows, basic Linux) and network device CLI, with familiarity using documentation tools and ITSM platforms (Visio, Lucidchart, Jira, ServiceNow).
- Understanding of the OSI model, IPv4/IPv6 addressing, subnetting, structured cabling standards, and network troubleshooting tools (ping, traceroute, nslookup, ipconfig/ifconfig).
- Knowledge of wireless networking standards, network security fundamentals, and firewall/access control concepts.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with networking technologies.
Salary Range
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $70,000 to $90,000 USD per annum. The final base salary will be determined based on factors such as the applicant's education, skills, competencies, and unique qualifications.
In addition, DBM Vircon offers a comprehensive benefits package:
- Health and Dental Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401 (k)
- Engaging Office Initiatives: Programs and activities that foster a positive work environment, teamwork, and a vibrant company culture.
Values:
DBM Vircon is a values-based organization and it is essential that the core values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviors of the successful applicant are aligned with that of DBM Vircon:
- Integrity – You behave and act with the highest standard of integrity and honesty;
- Excellence – You strive for excellence to deliver innovative and quality solutions and outcomes. Curiosity is integral to your approach to achieve this – always looking for better ways to do things. You are determined to succeed in all of your actions;
- Collaboration – You seamlessly collaborate;
- Respect – You respect and value other people – you are inclusive in your behaviors and actions. You inspire, empower and help other people to grow, succeed and lead;
- Empathy – You understand, look after and serve other people.
DBM Vircon believes that when people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, points of view and capabilities work together there is increased organizational competence, innovation and performance. Diversity and inclusion assists us to come up with exciting ideas and solutions to problems, helping us to deliver a quality, distinct service to our wide range of clients. To strengthen our diversity, we welcome and strongly encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
If you would like to join our team, please apply now by submitting your resume addressing the above criteria.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
