Specialist-Sr Network Infra

Location: Brampton, ON

Specialist-Sr Network Infra

As a Specialist-Sr Network Infra within our ITS Infrastructure & Data Centre Operations, you will be responsible for deploying and maintaining secure and highly available SDN in Data Centers, secure and highly available LAN, WAN, WLAN and SD-WAN and providing guidance and oversight to staff in the deployment maintenance of LAN, WAN, WLAN and SD-WAN.

What will your typical day look like?

• Implements and maintains secure, highly available LAN, WAN, WLAN, SDN, SD-WAN, Internet, and cloud connection configurations, including automatic failover for disaster recovery scenarios, for both the Data Center and remote sites.
• Provides Level 3 technical support for network infrastructure in the cloud, on-premises data centers, and remote sites.
• Installing, configuring, maintaining, and upgrading network devices (routers, switches, WLAN controllers, access points, etc.).
• Collaborates with subject matter experts across various IT disciplines to design comprehensive, coherent, and efficient solutions that meet the design criteria of different business units. Defines the measures and tools necessary for technical solutions to ensure quality service, encompassing reliability, stability, and performance.
• Creates and maintains documentation for network design configurations, technical solutions, and the ecosystem for future reference and consultation.
• Sets up and maintains network management tools for troubleshooting and monitoring of LAN, WAN, WLAN, SDN and SD-WAN.
• Manages network equipment lifecycle. Maintains a complete list of equipment inventory including lifecycle management (replacement and disposal).
• Provides expertise to analyze and help resolve problems and ecosystem issues related to LAN, WAN, WLAN, SDN and SD-WAN.
• Performs technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within LAN, WAN, WLAN, SDN and SD-WAN solutions and increasing value to front line officers.
• Develops procedures and provides input to standards relating to technical aspects of network infrastructure hardware and software.
• Creates, maintains and validates appropriate disaster avoidance and recovery plans, in conjunction with other IT teams.
• Creates and reconciles procurement documents for goods/services in support of the network infrastructure including budgeting/forecasting analysis.
• Manages relationships with vendors and other organizations for the activities related to network infrastructure.
• Creates change request, Method of Procedure (MOP) and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documentation.
• Mentors intermediate and junior staff.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Enough about us, lets talk about you

You are someone with:

• A University Degree/College Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One or more certification in the following, or equivalent network field certification, required:
  • CCIE Data Center
  • CCIE Collaborations
  • CCIE Service Provider
  • CCIE Security
  • DevNet Expert
  • CCDE
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
• A minimum of five years experience with Cisco or Equivalent network vendor in the following:
  • a. Designing, Implementing, maintaining and troubleshooting Data Center Network/LAN/WAN/WLAN for enterprise businesses
  • b. Cisco ASR/ISR routers and Catalyst/Nexus switches
  • c. OSPF and BGP routing protocols
• Plus a minimum of 2 years working experience with the following systems, tools and/or technologies:
  • a. Designing, implementing, maintaining and troubleshooting QoS in the network for critical
  • b. Troubleshooting network and application performance with tools from vendors like Wireshark, Fluke, NetAlly, Netscout, Solarwinds or Viavi, etc.
  • c. Designing, Implementing, maintaining and troubleshooting Network Access Control (NAC)
  • d. Designing, Implementing, maintaining and troubleshooting DHCP, RADIUS and TACACS
  • e. Linux and/or Windows operating systems
  • f. Databases such as MSSQL
• Demonstrated knowledge in configuring, managing and supporting networking & security configurations for Microsoft Azure cloud environment.
• Working knowledge in designing, testing and troubleshooting outside plant single mode fiber optic networks preferred.
• Working knowledge in building, implementing, and supporting SDWAN solution based on Cisco or VMware or Fortinet or Palo Alto vendors preferred.
• Working knowledge in configuring, managing and supporting networking & security configurations for AWS, Google and/or other cloud environments preferred.
• Working knowledge in configuring firewalls from vendors like Cisco, Fortinet, Checkpoint or Palo Alto preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical power distribution for data centres and computer network systems preferred.
• Knowledge of DevOps concepts, automation and technologies used in Infrastructure-as-Code i.e., CI/CD tools such as Ansible, Gitlab, Docker, Jenkins, Python, etc. preferred.
• Knowledge of Network vendor management preferred.
• Effective oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated written communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, research and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform all activities.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s Licence (Class G) with full driving privileges.

Applicable tests:

• Technical Skills Assessment

What we offer

The salary range for this permanent, full-time position is $74,183.00 – $124,990.00 per annum. Please note that this vacancy is to replace a regular, full-time member.

Peel Regional Police offers a highly competitive compensation package; applicants will be considered for the top end of the range ($102,492.00 – $124,990.00) based on experience. The salary is complemented with a comprehensive benefit program, including employer-paid Health/Dental and Life Insurance; and the OMERS Pension Plan effective upon hire.

What’s in it for you

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including 100% employer-paid health, dental & insurance premiums for full-time employees
• Excellent career development and access to a variety of job opportunities
• Free on-site learning/training programs
• Work-life balance programs & services
• Hybrid remote working arrangements
• Wellness protection for you and your family
• State-of-the-art fitness facilities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing service!

About us

Peel Regional Police is the second-largest municipal police service in Ontario and the third largest in Canada, serving more than 1.5 million residents across Brampton, Mississauga, and Toronto Pearson International Airport. With more than 2,400 police officers and over 1,000 civilian employees, Peel Regional Police is dedicated to meeting the needs of its communities and supporting the health and well-being of all members. Recognized as one of the most progressive, innovative, and inclusive police services in the country, Peel Regional Police remains committed to its vision: A Safer Community Together.

EEO Statement

Peel Regional Police is committed to fairness and equity in our recruitment and selection process, and in building and retaining a talented and diverse workforce representative of the community we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, Peel Regional Police is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment and committed to accommodating the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We encourage applicants to inform Recruitment and Staff Support of any accessibility needs to ensure they are accommodated throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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