Network Analyst Jobs

Looking for your next opportunity? Our Client is currently looking for a Network Analyst to join their team in Ottawa! If you are looking for a new challenge, professional growth and fulfil the following qualifications, this is a role for you!
Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and manage particular facets of network technologies;
• Configure networking equipment with assistance from vendor or other computing resources;
• Evaluate new technologies and make recommendations;
• Install or coordinate installation of network hardware and software as well as network upgrades according to vendor instructions;
• Brief technical details to project team;
• Prepare documentation to allow for transition of current or future tasks and enable continuity of tasks/deliverables, as required.
• Analyze system and network capacity and performance to recommend modifications for improved efficiency and cost effectiveness;
• Analyze requirements, make recommendations, develop, document and implement the design for a Data Centre Interconnect (DCI) overlay solution for the environment;
• Design network implementation plans for specific technologies;
• Liaise with technical staff from related projects, DND groups, other government department (OGD), and external partners to determine and coordinate the technical and interface requirements, and to ensure solution integrity, interface compatibility, performance, reliability and maintainability;
• Maintain network security and implement disaster recovery procedures;
• Prepare and maintain procedure manuals and network design documentation for internal use;
• Plan the integration of networks, provide network analysis, and maintain network operations as required;
• Provide technical support for networks and network-related activities. Work with vendor representatives and other computing resources to resolve hardware and software problems;
• Design, implement, maintain and configure network equipment and components;

Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience within the last fifteen (15) years working in the development and implementation of networking and networking infrastructures intended for either deployment in classified domains or for large enterprise customers. This includes any of the following work: Documenting systems current state and/or deficiencies; Conducting product assessments and evaluations; Conducting proof of concept test and validation activities; Providing integration and implementation strategy and transition planning documentation to support implementation activities; Providing solution and architecture documentation (e.g., system design specifications, Concept of Operations); and Identifying and documenting in service support impacts.
• A minimum of twelve (12) months of work experience within the last five (5) years (from date of solicitation) in implementing and supporting network engineering activities using Juniper Networks equipment and software.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience within the last fifteen (15) years working in the development and implementation of networking solutions and network infrastructure in at least three (3) of the following areas: Access switching; Data centre switching (e.g., spine-leaf); Firewalls and network security devices; Data centre interconnect (DCI) solutions; Data centre network design and implementation; Data centre disaster recovery design and implementation.

Duration

• 1 year plus 2 possible extensions

NewFound Recruiting is a Canadian professional services company, headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario and is one of Canada’s leaders in Professional Staffing and Recruiting. Currently, NewFound Recruiting is servicing clients across Canada, having established relationships in Ontario (Toronto and Ottawa), Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, and Newfoundland. By applying innovative techniques, we match the right candidate with the right position. Our 20 years of industry experience gives you the assurance that we will provide the right answers to your difficult questions.