Network Administrator

Network Administrator

On behalf of our client in the Telco Sector, PROCOM is looking for a Network Administrator.

Network Administrator – Job Description

A digital-first and analytical mindset

Ability to learn and comprehend new technologies and concepts quickly

Design and uphold the foundational elements of our virtual infrastructure – in the areas of networking across both private and public cloud environments

Plan, design, and oversee the on-time, and on-budget implementation of strategic initiatives, ensuring there is consistency in execution as it relates to our Reference Architecture and Technology Roadmap

Provide expert input towards the evolution of the Reference Architecture and Technology Roadmap

Compile project scoping and budgeting to secure necessary funding of business initiatives

Actively participate in industry organizations and bring that knowledge to bear within Sports & Media

Managing multiple tasks of varying complexities, meeting deadlines, and working well under pressure, along with proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities

Network Administrator – Mandatory Skills

Experience with Arista, Cisco, Cisco-Meraki network fabric is considered a requirement

Advanced knowledge of the OSI model and networking concept (WAN / LAN / WLAN, VLAN / VRF environments)

Experience in python programming and maintaining Juniper SRX Firewalls, VPNs and related security appliances / software

Experience in designing and maintaining Software Defined Network (SDN)

Advanced expertise of enterprise data center environments, concepts, and technologies

Advanced knowledge of Routing Protocols OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS, BGP

Advanced knowledge of layer 2 / 3 switching frameworks, STP, vPC, LACP, MLAG, VxLAN, MLaG, VTEP

Advanced knowledge of IDS / IPS, ACLs, NATs, SSL / TLS and IPSEC VPNs

Advance knowledge in diagnosing complex network performance issues and working with Network Monitoring systems

In-depth understanding of information security standards and best practices

Experience in NTP, PTP timing protocols and implementation

Experience with conducting Root Cause Analysis on major incidents and coordinating and executing follow-up actions

Experience with Incident, Change and Problem Management procedures, preferably in an ITIL driven environment

Proven problem-solving skills, service-oriented and solution driven

Excellent verbal and written communication and consensus-building skills

Network Administrator - Nice to Have Skills

Experience with IIS, Citrix ADC / NetScalar, NGINX load balancing technologies is considered an asset

Experience with Arista Cloud Vision or Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric is highly desirable

Network Administrator - Assignment Start Date

ASAP – 3 months to start

Network Administrator - Assignment Location

Toronto, ON – Work Remotely