Network Design Specialist (Vancouver Or Ab Only)

Job Title:Network Design Specialist III

Duration:12 months initial contract with potential extend for long term

Location:Vancouver,BC (but open to AB) WFH mostly

Description

We are a customer driven solution delivery team within client, responsible for providing network architecture and design, delivering and support to our customers. We focus on meeting customer’s business requirements by providing the state of the art technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of contracted managed network services to a high profile customer

• Ensure a high level of end-user satisfaction and achieve/exceed SLA commitments which drive a high Likelihood to Recommend (L2R) rating

• Create network and security designs as per network architecture framework and according to customer requirements

• Implement and coordinate network solutions for customer locations

• Provide troubleshooting, repairs and configuration management of network equipment

• Identify and analyze the root causes of performance breakdowns and recommend solutions

• Perform capacity and performance management as part of pro-active maintenance routines

• Perform network devices and management tools upgrades and make enhancements as part of the lifecycle activities

• Produce necessary documentations for the managed network environment. This may include network diagrams, method of procedures, business case development, statement of work, transition plan, project plan, etc

• Identify and analyze the root causes of performance breakdowns and recommend solutions

• Pursue network availability through continuous improvement

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the requirements needed to design, manage and operate complex networks, including experience in supporting LAN, Wi-Fi and Security technologies and related systems

• Ability to work with diverse enterprise environments

• Proven skills in designing and operating LAN and Wi-Fi deployments

• Deploying and managing SDN technologies (Cisco SD-WAN, SD-Access) experience is a big asset

• Strong understanding of routing and switching designs and troubleshooting

• Advanced knowledge of BGP configuration and troubleshooting

• Understanding of QoS configuration and troubleshooting

• Knowledge of F5 BIG-IP LTM load balancers

• Understanding of SASE and SSE solutions

• Strong understanding of IP stack and packet decoding using protocol analyzers

• Strong understanding with authentication systems, encryption technologies, and security tools

• Experience with various network management tools such as Cisco DNA Center, ISE, Spaces, Intersight, Palo Alto Panorama, etc

• Basic programming and scripting knowledge is an asset

• Ability to work: independently, extended hours, overtime, and after-hours providing on-call 7X24 coverage on a rotational basis. Ability to travel and work on-site at a customer location if required

• Work with sophisticated clients through strong interpersonal skills

Required Professional Designations

• 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing of network solutions

• Post-secondary degree in telecommunications or computer science with added professional training

• Relevant Cisco CCNP or CCIE certifications are preferred

Must have skills:

1. Strong understanding of IP stack and packet decoding using protocol analyzers

2. Strong understanding with authentication systems, encryption technologies, and security tools

3. Experience with various network management tools such as Cisco DNA Center, ISE, Spaces, Intersight, Palo Alto Panorama, etc

4. Strong understanding of routing and switching designs and troubleshooting

5. Deploying and managing SDN technologies (Cisco SD-WAN, SD-Access) experience is a big asset

Nice to have skills:

1. Familiarity with ServiceNow

2. Familiarity Ekahau

3. Experience designing wireless RF plans

4. Experience working with healthcare/government and with utilities

If you’re interested, please share your updated resume in word version and expected hourly rate with [email protected]