ITS Communication Network Manager

Maintain operate and enhance the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) communication network infrastructure including Wide Area and Local Area Networks to meet performance and availability based service levels along with oversight of the cyber-security management to ensure network integrity and security are not compromised. This role ensures all network componentssuch as servers switches routers and communication linksfunction effectively to support real-time traffic operations data flow and system reliability and security. The telecommunications network links ITS roadside devices and tunnels devices to the primary and secondary control centre tunnels control centers and data centers.

Responsible for planning implementing and overseeing ITS communication networks.

• Lead the operations monitoring management and maintenance of ITS communication networks (fiber wireless and IP-based systems).
• Oversee network performance ensuring high availability redundancy and security across ITS and tunnels subsystems (CCTV VMS SCATS sensors etc.); managing the predictive preventive and corrective maintenance activities required
• Manage configuration troubleshooting and upgrades of routers switches firewalls and network monitoring tools.
• Coordinate with system vendors and contractors for network integration testing and maintenance.
• Ensure data communication between the Traffic Control Center and field devices remains uninterrupted and as per the performance SLAs.
• Monitor network performance using diagnostic tools and manage the response to alerts or failures promptly; review the configuration and performance of the diagnostic tools and identify innovative solutions for streamlining and enhancing the performance
• Manage the maintenance and update of network documentation IP addressing schemes system diagrams topologies and configuration management tools. Identifying opportunities for automation and implementing recognized best practice
• Manage the implementation and management of cybersecurity measures in coordination with IT and ensure compliance with security standards. Manage the security scanning testing patching training and mitigation strategies.
• Provide leadership and training to ITS network engineers and technicians.
• Prepare technical reports performance summaries and recommendations for system and network improvements.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering Network Engineering or a related field (Masters preferred).
• 12 years of experience in network management preferably in ITS SCADA or critical infrastructure systems. (5 Years as managerial role)
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP routing protocols (OSPF BGP) VLANs VPNs and network security.
• Experience with Cisco Huawei Palo Alto Juniper or equivalent network hardware.
• Familiarity with ITS communication protocols (NTCIP SNMP RS232/485 Ethernet).
• Certification such as CCNP CCIE or equivalent is an advantage.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of fiber optic systems radio communication and IP video systems.

Additional Information :

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time