Position
Our client is seeking a Network Architect to drive stability, optimization and design of IP-based services offered from a datacentre environment. This is a full-time permanent position in Montreal, Quebec.
The ideal candidate for this role has a history of design and optimization of complex networks (WAN and LAN). This is a hands-on position where the candidate will be expected to design and implementbusiness solutions. A candidate in this role will be expected to spend;
75% of their time working on Network related activities
25% of their time working on activities related process and policy
Responsibilities:
• Gather and analyze systems and integration requirements
• Drive consensus on requirements between internal and external parties
• Identify and recommend solutions on how requirements can be met
• Work closely with other functional areas within the company to provide guidance, context, and implications of the network solution to be implemented
Required Skills and Knowledge:
- Excellent understanding of routing protocols including BGP, OSPF and EIGRP
- Excellent understanding of switching protocols (ie: Spanning Tree)
- Excellent understanding of firewall configuration and maintenance and VPN Technologies
- Experience deploying and maintaining QOS
- Experience with load balancing products
- Ability to troubleshoot complex routing and switching issues that could be impacting service delivery
- Hands-on experience designing Local Area Networks including multiple DMZ
- Working knowledge of Wide Area Networks
- Configuration and deployment of routers and switches (mainly Cisco)
Language Requirements:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French
Additional Skills and Knowledge:
Documentation skills and proficiency with MS Office suite of applications;
Working knowledge of network monitoring systems
Required Experience:
• Minimum of five years’ experience in Information Systems (IS) or Information Technology (IT)
• Minimum of three years of LAN/WAN/Converged Network Engineering experience
• Minimum of threeyears’ experience with Cisco equipment
• Minimum of three years’ experience designing, evaluating and recommending converged networking solutions
Preferred Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is a strong asset;
• Experience performing business analysis and understanding
Assets:
• Cisco certifications (CCDA)
• Knowledge of PCI compliancy