Technology Architect

Assignment: RQ07400 Technology Architect Senior

Job Title: Technology Architect

Requisition (SS): RQ07400

Start Date:

End Date:

Client: Health Services Cluster

Office Location: 5700 Yonge Street 9th Floor Toronto

Organization: Health Services Cluster

Ministry: Ministry of Health

# Business Days: 300.00

NOTE

Extension/Amendment Attestation: Extension(s) only allowed using unused days/funds left on contract. No additional funds will be added beyond the maximum contract value and any extension options included in the original SOW.

Assignment Type: This position is currently listed as Hybrid as consultants will be required to work partly in the physical workplace and partly remotely. The details of this arrangement will be at the Hiring Managers discretion.

MUST HAVES:

Candidate will be asked to complete a written assignment to build a specific network utilizing a network virtualization tool and some technology routers specified by MOH. A minimum of 70% of the written test is required before proceeding to the interview. Failure to complete the assignment within MOHs requisite timeline is subject to disqualification at the Ministrys discretion.

• Cisco 9K SDWAN (Viptela) implementation configuration migration strong troubleshooting experience
• Palo Alto Firewalls Panorama installation configuration daily operation
• VMware strong knowledge of networking operation
• IPv6 experience
• Strong knowledge IP communication and routing is required (OSPF BGP).
• Knowledge and experience with Palo Alto technologies (Panorama XDR).

Description

Work in collaboration with Network Designer to roll out Next Generation LAN and WAN to MOH PSAP locations:

• Produce SDWAN design and configuration (policy template development)
• Produce highlevel and lowlevel network design (design workbooks).
• Configure switches routers firewalls as per the network design.
• Configure dynamic routing protocols (BGP/OSPF) on both SDWAN and Firewall devices
• Perform physical Install of SDWAN routers LAN Switches HA Firewalls
• Develop and apply plan for HVAC Power UPS Generator and associate equipment remediation work.
• Develop and apply Firewall policies
• Develop Centralized and Localized policies for traffic and AppAware routing
• Test configurations and troubleshot network issues.
• Develop and Implement QoS policies for the Next Gen LAN and WAN
• Deploy configurations in network inventory DB.
• Work with facility SME/Cable Designer to assist with facility remediation.
• Develop and Configure Palo Alto Cloud logging
• Maintain and support the network environment during Pilot phase of the project
• Assist in configuration management automation initiative using ansible and other tools
• Install Configure Aruba Clear Pass as Identity management solution
• Install and configure OOB management Firewalls across PSAP locations
• Perform other project related duties as required

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

NOTE: Candidate will be asked to complete a written assignment to build a specific network utilizing a network virtualization tool and some technology routers specified by MOH. A minimum of 70% of the written test is required before proceeding to the interview. Failure to complete the assignment within MOHs requisite timeline is subject to disqualification at the Ministrys discretion.

Core Skills 50%

• Cisco 9K SDWAN (Viptela) configuration migration strong troubleshooting experience
• Palo Alto Firewalls Panorama installation configuration daily operation
• VMware strong knowledge of networking operation
• Nutanix networking experience
• Expert level IP routing and L2 in datacenter using Cisco 9K switches
• Strong VoIP experience implementing QoS for enterprise voice.
• Fluent with both Windows and Unix OS Administration
• IPv6 experience
• Network automation skills utilizing tools including ansible
• Configuration management of networking devices using automation tools (Jenkins/Ansible) and API scripting : Docker Containers ELK/Elastiflow Stacks Windows Active Directory LDAP DNS (Infoblox or similar)

Technical Skills 30%

• IPv6 experience
• Strong knowledge IP communication and routing is required (OSPF BGP)
• Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager implementation/configuration experience
• Netbox / Infoblox IP Management
• Knowledge and experience with Palo Alto technologies (Panorama XDR)
• Experience with the projects related to 24x7 critical environments and operations

Communication/Analytical Skills 20%

• Ability work in agile dynamic environment
• Experience working in an Agile project management methodology
• Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills with the ability to work well in a collaborative environment
• Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required
• Highly selfmotivated and directed with keen attention to detail.
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a highpressure environment
• Strong customer service orientation with proven analytical and problemsolving abilities.
• Related degree in computer science or electrical engineering and/or seven to ten years equivalent network engineering experience.