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 supporting network hardware and cloud-integrated network environments.
• Experience with endpoint management, device enrollment, patching, and security policy enforcement.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, including least privilege access, MFA, logging/monitoring, and vulnerability remediation.
• Experience administering enterprise SaaS platforms and identity/access management.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and translate technical information for non-technical users.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 (Entra ID/Azure AD, Exchange, Intune), Azure, and/or Meraki is considered an asset.

Why You Will Love Cyclic Materials  

• At Cyclic Materials, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journey
• We offer a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental coverage, RRSP (Canada)/ 401K (USA) contributions and a generous paid time off program that lets you recharge
• We value diversity and are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone is respected and recognized for their contributions

The base compensation offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Cyclic Materials is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process, please email HumanResources@cyclicmaterials.earth. Applicants for roles in Canada or the United States must be authorized to work in the applicable country without current or future sponsorship from Cyclic Materials, including for an H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN, L1-A visa, or any other non-immigrant status.

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.