Network Specialist Corporate IS Group
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Job Summary
Internal Job Title: Network Specialist Work Hours: Monday Friday with on-call rotation.
Job Status: Existing Vacancy
Position Summary
As a Network Specialist within CBNs Corporate Information Systems group you will play a pivotal role in designing maintaining and securing our global network infrastructure. You will be a part of a high performing team responsible for managing enterprise-level networks and firewalls and ensuring that they remain highly secure and this position you will also make significant contributions to advancing our technology roadmap enhancing automation and optimizing service delivery.
Core Responsibilities
- Install configure and manage local and global LAN/WAN/WiFi infrastructure including switches routers (OSPF/BGP) firewalls (Fortigate) wireless access points communication links edge routers IDS/IDP appliances and VOIP/PBX systems.
- Install configure manage and administer firewalls in accordance with CBNs ITSG zoning standards and security principles.
- Develop detailed network topology diagrams that illustrate all devices and connections providing clear visualization for infrastructure planning and future expansion.
- Configure intrusion detection/prevention systems and antivirus solutions to safeguard the network against cyber threats.
- Diagnose isolate and resolve all network-related incidents affecting availability performance or security while ensuring root cause analysis is performed to prevent recurrence.
- Resolve network issues through device reconfiguration hardware replacement and software updates and document all troubleshooting procedures for future use.
- Monitor network traffic to maintain optimal bandwidth utilization by identifying and mitigating bandwidth-heavy activities ensuring consistent network performance.
- Assess the current network infrastructure to identify areas for improvement or expansion researching emerging technologies and developing plans for future growth and perform network upgrades by deploying new hardware or software and conducting routine maintenance to ensure stability and peak performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams and business unitsincluding system administrators and software developersto ensure the network infrastructure meets organizational requirements and supports critical operations and strategic objectives.
- Lead or participate in network projectsincluding infrastructure upgrades and new system implementationswhile providing architecture design and consultation services to CBN business units as needed
- Various other responsibilities
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications
- Legally eligible to work in Canada.
- Fluency in English (read write speak).
- Able to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Secret level clearance.
- 10 years of progressive experience in network administration.
- NSE4 certification (or willingness to attain it within 6 months).
- Advanced knowledge of network design and architecture; network security principles; performance optimization; automation; troubleshooting.
- Strong critical thinking (analysis problem solving) skills; effective interpersonal (communication relationship building) skills.
- Able to work an on-call rotation (1 week/month)
- Able to work overtime/outside of standard business hours as required.
- Able to stand/walk for prolonged periods; lift/carry up to 50 lbs; work in confined spaces (stoop crawl); work at heights (ladders); possess fine motor skills/manual dexterity.
- Able to travel between CBN sites in the National Capital Region on short notice.
- Able to travel approx. 2-4 weeks/year (on average).
Preferred Qualifications
- College diploma (or higher) in relevant academic program.
- Extensive network experience in an enterprise-level environment.
- CISSP certification.
Additional Information :
Equal Opportunity Statement
Our organization is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We actively encourage applications from women Indigenous Peoples persons with disabilities members of visible minorities and LGBTQ2 individuals.
We are dedicated to removing barriers and fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects society and we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process please contact us at so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Dhcp
- Routing Protocols
- Collection Management
- Network Administration
- Network security
- Tcp/IP
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- OSPF
- Network Monitoring
- TCP
- Dns
About Company
CBN Secure Technologies Inc. (CBN STI) is a leader in the manufacture and production of award-winning identification products including polycarbonate driver’s license and identification (DL/ID) cards for numerous US states and polycarbonate passport data pages international customers. ... View more
