Network Specialist

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Network Specialist for a one-year contract position, working fully on-site. This role will support and collaborate closely with the Network Team Lead to ensure the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of the organization’s network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Network Team Lead in implementing operational plans, goals, and objectives to improve network service delivery.
• Assist with resource and financial planning for the Network team, including oversight of hardware licensing and support contracts.
• Help assign and coordinate work within the team and act as a mentor to other team members.
• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize wired and wireless network infrastructure, including WAN infrastructure.
• Support network aspects of data center co-location facilities located in Winnipeg, Toronto, and Stettler, Alberta.
• Provision, configure, and install network core and distribution systems.
• Perform scheduled and out-of-band updates, including service packs, hot fixes, firmware, and security patches.
• Provide Tier 2 technical support and coordinate issue resolution for core network infrastructure, retailer networks, and external connectivity.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding investigations, progress, and resolutions.
• Oversee patching and system update processes to ensure systems remain licensed, supported, and secure.
• Review requirements, specifications, and solution requests; develop network architecture designs and technical proposals with cost assessments and budgetary analysis.
• Analyze solution requests, assess effort and financial impacts, and provide recommendations in collaboration with the Network Team Lead.
• Oversee design and development efforts of solutions impacting multiple areas of the infrastructure.
• Coordinate with other business units to ensure solutions meet standards and remain compatible with existing systems.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide overtime support as required.

Qualifications

Please send your resume in Word format to Annick Wilson at annick.wilson@quantum-qtr.com.

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