Senior Network Architect - Vancouver (AD-SNA) ***FILLED***


Our client is B2B Internet Communications company that is on the verge of a growth cycle. They provide North American customers a wide range of IP-based data communications services and also expanded their product line to deliver leading-edge cloud services including hosting cloud servers, hosted private clouds, managed servers and hosted MS-exchange.

This is a high profile, critical role based in their Vancouver office involving a fast-paced but casual environment. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, results-driven individual who excels in challenging work and diverse responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, design, test, document and implement network based IP services
  • Evaluate, standardize and test IP network topologies and architectures
  • Create scope documents for our software engineers to automate the delivery, monitoring, and billing of these IP services
  • Provide technical leadership for project deliverables for network technologies
  • Work with vendors to select and test hardware/software for use in the core network and at customer sites
  • Design and implement complex customer Internet services
  • Establish and document operational support processes and procedures
  • Train support teams on new services
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders from various business units to determine criteria and solutions
  • Tier 4 technical support for the Network Operations team

Skills/Experience Required

  • Practical hands-on networking (configuring edge and core Cisco and Juniper routers and switches) and systems administration experience
  • Good communication, presentation, documentation and interpersonal skills – Must have proficiency with Microsoft Visio
  • Strong Project Administration/Co-ordination skills
  • Must have knowledge of the following protocols and technologies; BGP, OSPF, RIP, IPSec, MPLS, VPDN (PPPoE/PPPoL2TP), broadband (DOCIS 2/3, ADSL, EFM, fibre).
  • Must have a professional level Cisco Certification, preferably CCDP, CCIP or CCNP.
  • Must have at least Associate level Juniper certification, with experience configuring and supporting JUNOS and Netscreen equipment.
  • 5+ years experience designing and supporting large IP backbone networks
  • Knowledge of UNIX an asset
  • Knowledge of PERL and other scripting languages
  • Knowledge of C# or Java an asset
  • ISP and/or 24x7 operations experience a definite asset
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines

It goes without saying that you are an articulate problem solver for whom multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing is as natural way of doing things.

Contact: Amanda Du Toit Amanda@corporate.bc.ca