Network Administrator

Cyclic Materials is building a resilient circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical materials. Through our fully integrated proprietary technology platform, we recover rare earths from end-of-life products and transform them into high-purity materials used to produce new permanent magnets. These magnets are critical to the modern economy, underpinning AI, automotive, e-mobility, electronics, semiconductor, energy, defense, and other advanced manufacturing sectors. Founded in 2021, Cyclic Materials has rapidly become a category leader in rare earth recovery, achieving commercial operations in less than five years. We currently operate facilities in Ontario and Arizona, with further expansion underway in South Carolina. Backed by investment accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., alongside strategic investors including Microsoft, Amazon, Hitachi Ventures, BMW i Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover's InMotion fund, Energy Impact Partners, ArcTern Ventures, and Fifth Wall, we are scaling quickly and building the industrial backbone required to meet growing global demand for a secure and sustainable supply of rare earths. We have established an extensive and growing network of commercial partnerships with global industry leaders such as Solvay, Vattenfall, Lime, and VACUUMSCHMELZE, enabling the rapid deployment of recycled rare earth materials into real-world supply chains. Joining Cyclic Materials means tackling complex and exciting challenges at scale alongside a team committed to strong execution and measurable impact. If you are motivated by building critical infrastructure and advancing the circular economy, join us and help accelerate the growth of rare earth recycling. Job Overview As the Network Administrator, you will be responsible for the operation, security, and continuous improvement of our enterprise network infrastructure, spanning on-premises environments and integrated cloud-based systems. You will manage network configuration, monitor performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and implement security controls to protect systems and data, ensuring high availability and reliability across facilities and endpoints. This role will also be responsible for administering enterprise systems, contributing to cybersecurity initiatives, and supporting broader IT department projects. This role is based in our Toronto office with the potential for occasional travel and reports to the Director of IT. Responsibilities Own the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise network infrastructure across office and operational sites, including on-premise and cloud-integrated environments. Configure and manage support network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity. Monitor network performance and availability, proactively identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving incidents to minimize downtime and business impact. Implement and maintain network security controls, including access management, permissions, and security configurations aligned with best practices. Administer endpoint management platforms and device policies, including enrollment, configuration, patching, and compliance enforcement. Manage enterprise systems and SaaS platforms, including provisioning, access control, configuration, and lifecycle management. Maintain backup processes and support system reliability, performing routine updates, patches, and preventive maintenance activities. Contribute to cybersecurity initiatives and IT projects, including vulnerability remediation, monitoring, documentation, vendor coordination, and incident response support. Qualifications 2–4 years of experience in network or infrastructure administration within an enterprise environment. Strong foundation in networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls), troubleshooting, and service reliability. Hands-on experience configuring and…

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