IP Operations Specialist

We are looking for an IP Operations Specialist in Woodstock NB or Remote. The role of the IP Operations Specialist will be to support and maintain Xplores IP network infrastructure. This role will plan and execute configuration changes on equipment such as routers servers switches DNS DHCP and traffic management devices at an expert level. This position acts as a prime technical contact to 3rd party service providers and Level 3 Network Operations specialists. This position involves participation in on call work and performing work in scheduled maintenance windows.

Key responsibilities include:

Act as an operational project prime for IP related projects. This includes new technology rollouts acquisition integration activities testing new solutions and acting as a prime for network readiness testing for all Network/IP integration tasks.
Act as a technical resource to other members of the team
Provide expert level support to the Network Operations Team for problems pertaining to IP network services and infrastructure.
Provide expert level knowledge on VoIP Traffic management and analysis
Implement and troubleshoot MPLS VRFs Traffic segmentation and engineering
Implement and troubleshoot dynamic routing protocols (BGP IS-IS OSPF) in both IPv4 and IPv6 across a national backbone of potentially hundreds of routers in a Cisco environment
Deploy and support Ericsson 4G/5G LTE core operations in both hardware and virtual environments
Deploy and support Nokia FTTP core operations
Deploy and support carrier grade NAT platforms
Deploy and support IPSec VPN infrastructure
Triage and troubleshoot network performance issues from internal/external groups and network peers
Perform routine traffic management on the production network
Change Management Act as a senior level resource on planning performing monitoring and documenting network changes. Perform Network cutovers software upgrades and capacity expansion. Write change requests methods of procedures and acceptance test plans
Documentation Management Ensure all datcenter inventory and IP Operational processes are fully documented and updated regularly

The ideal candidate will possess:

A minimum of five years related work experience or a two-year College diploma from a related discipline plus 5 years of progressive experience preferable in an ISP environment.
Networking Certifications preferred (Network CCNP BCNE JNCIA or more advanced)
3-5 years experience in network Operations or Engineering.
Experience with troubleshooting Ethernet optical circuits layer 2 and layer 3 protocols
Experience with FTTN/FTTH networks is a plus
Cisco IOS-XR experience
Juniper experience a plus
Experience with Network management systems
The ability to effectively problem solve
In Depth understanding of IP networking routing and switching BGP ISIS MPLS OSPF VPNs
Excellent change management skills
Experience with network monitoring tools (i.e. WireShark Nagios Cacti Smokeping tcpdump).
Experience with servers firewalls DNS DHCP LDAP Radius and VPN devices
Traffic management policies and application
Professional Level Cisco Certification considered an asset.

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As a condition of employment and in order to comply with industry related data security standards this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal Background Check. Details will be supplied to applicants as they move through the selection process.

Xplore is committed to creating an accessible environment and will accommodate disabilities during the selection process. Please let your recruiter know during the selection process of any accommodation needs.

Company Overview:

Xplore Inc. isCanadas fibre 5G and satellite broadband company for rural living. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for all Canadians. Xplore is building a world-class fibre optic and 5G wireless network to enable innovative broadband services for better every day rural living for today and future generations.