Network Engineer

Our nationally recognized client is seeking a talented Network Engineer to join their operational team, where you'll assume a pivotal role in evergreening efforts and providing essential operational support. Your expertise will be crucial in swiftly resolving complex cross-functional technical issues and contributing to various testing phases, including production deployment validation, performance evaluation, failover testing, vulnerability remediation, and disaster recovery. You'll spearhead the analysis of the current solutions environment, identifying opportunities for improvement and simplification as part of continuous enhancement initiatives. With a minimum of five years of experience in testing, operations, development, or integration within network management environments, coupled with proficiency in Cisco switching and routing platforms such as Cisco 9K, 9300s, 6508, and APIC, you're well-equipped to excel in this role. Your demonstrated knowledge in IT operations, experience with Agile methodology, and familiarity with Cisco ASA/Firepower Technologies will be invaluable assets in this dynamic environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact and advance your career, apply now!

*** This is a 12 month contract position with a 24 month option to extend ***

*** Hybrid position: 8 days a month on-site in Ottawa ***

*** Candidates must be eligible for Government of Canada SECRET Security Clearance (10+ years in Canada) ***

Advantages

******** Potentially a 36 month contract with Nationally recognized client ********

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the operational team, with focus on evergreening and operational support
• Resolve complex cross functional technical issues in a timely manner
• Participate in the planning and execution of testing related to production deployment validation, performance, failover and vulnerabilities remediation, and disaster recovery
• Analyze the current solutions environment to identify deficiencies and opportunities for simplification as part of continuous improvements and evergreening activities
• Define and implement required upgrades and changes to address operational problems or new business requirements as well as support problem troubleshooting in Prod and non-prod environments
• Other related activities and deliverables as required
  
  

Qualifications

The Consultant should have the following qualifications and skills:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in testing or/and operation or/and development or/and integration in network management environments
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with network equipment, specifically with Cisco switching and routing platforms (Cisco 9K, 9300s, 6508 and APIC)
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in IT Operations work, including the operational capabilities and typical challenges of IT Operations
• Demonstrated ability to participate with the development process (supporting continuous integration and deployment) from idea to implementation
• Demonstrated experience with scalable and highly available service-oriented architectures
• Demonstrated experience in working with Agile methodology
• Demonstrated experience in working with Cisco ASA and/or Firepower Technologies
  
  

Additional Qualifications

The following will also be considered:

• Demonstrated experience in working with Cisco NCS 5500
• Demonstrated experience in working with ServiceNow
• Demonstrated experience working with F5 Loadbalancers
  
  

Summary

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact, apply now to join our client's team as a Network Engineer!

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