Senior Network Designer

Position Description: LOCATION: Open to locations across Canada within proximity to a CGI office. The CGI GTO Network team, manages the different environments and network services for the internal CGI client as well as for some of our external clients; by offering solutions such as LAN/WAN connectivity, security, collaboration and unified communications and cloud computing (Cloud) located in our different Canadian data centres and through the world. The delivery of such a service catalogue allows us to constantly learn and expand our knowledge in Telecom concepts, products and solutions offered by various vendors, including Cisco, Check Point, Palo Alto, VMware, Dell and Citrix.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Would you invest in a position in Network Design and Implementation leading to a rich experience and requiring: . versatility, a real success factor; . adaptability, curiosity, and flexibility to ensure your enrichment and your employability; . result orientation, customer service, teamwork, initiative, rigour, commitment; . ask you to "think outside the box”. Your future duties and responsibilities As part of a team of 30+ consultants in a Network Service of more than one hundred Members, you will have to: . Establishing partnership with the client, analyzing the situation and agree on the desired deliverables; . Translate needs to solutions to be approved by the Architecture Committee; . Analyze network requirements and their impacts (LAN, WAN, SECURITY, IP TELEPHONY, WIRELESS) in the context of infrastructure projects; . Produce documentation for the proper functioning of the infrastructure (diagrams, implementation plan, etc.) and the work of technicians and help desk support team; . Edit telecommunications equipment configurations from the technical specifications of the implementation plan; . Interface with various stakeholders (architects, PM, internal customer, operations...) concerning projects, implementations and operations support; . Evaluate the results, benefits and quality of service; adjust the response plan as required;

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Required qualifications: · DevOps type person that knows DDI Bluecat Solutions or similar DNS/DHCP product. If the person does not know Bluecat, we can train someone (official training + on the job training) · DNS / DHCP, F5 Prisma Access/Cloud · Advanced Linux · Automation & scripting · BGP Knowledge and protocol · CI / CD · RPSL (Routing Policy Specification Language) · CGI Datacenter knowledge · DNS internet services overall · IP Internet services overall · DNS Monitoring · DNS Security (DDoS) · Packet capture & analysis . 5 10 years' experience in managing large, complex networks; . Extensive hands on knowledge in networks (LAN / WAN) and Telecommunications; . Knowledge of the OSI model and the main network protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP1&2, VLAN, VTP, Trunking, Port Channeling, Spanning tree, etc.); . Thorough knowledge of the management and support of routers, switches, load balancer to and firewalls (Cisco, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Citrix, etc.); . Experience in producing network designs for Campus and Enterprise Data Centers Preferable: . Knowledge of Cloud network designs (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud); . Knowledge of Python, Ansible, Software Defined Networking and Network Automation concepts; . Knowledge of wireless technologies; . Knowledge of authentication mechanisms (Radius, Tacacs, etc.); . Knowledge of VPN technologies (IPSec remote access solutions to various customer sites); . Knowledge of the management and support of IP telephony (Cisco) . Experience in the implementation and support of network operations; Requirements (soft skills, diplomas and certificates): . Technical certifications (Cisco, Fortinet etc.) would be an asset; . Capacity to produce technical documentation in a clear and concise manner (Microsoft Visio); . Ability to implement complex business solutions and taking into account both technical and financial aspects; . Ability to organize information; . Rigor and worries to produce quality work; . Facilitate to negotiate and resolve conflicts in sensitive business contexts; . Attention to detail in respect of production; . Make informed decisions based on the elements in place; . Empower to communicate to an executive level with the various technical and business stakeholders; . Efficient under pressure; . Good skills in teamwork; . Bilingualism (English French) is an asset; CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors including but not limited to skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $75,000 - $125,000. This role is an existing vacancy. #LI-AB19

Skills:

• Cisco
• DNS / DHCP
• English
• Fortigate
• French
• Network Security

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter. That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals. To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via [email](mailto:example@example.com). Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.