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