Network Architect

canarie -
Ottawa, ON

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
$125,000–$162,000 a year

Qualifications

Microsoft Office
Network infrastructure
Bash (Unix shell)
Project management
Bachelor's
BGP
WAN
Computer networking
MPLS
College diploma
Communication skills
Python
High availability
Time management
Network security
VPN

Full job description

CANARIE has an immediate opening for Network Architect. The Network Architect will be accountable for contributing to the implementation, operation, and ongoing support of CANARIE’sproduction network infrastructure.

This is a new full-time, permanent position that reports to CANARIE’s Senior Manager, Network.

The salary range for this role is between $125,000 to $162,000.

Key Responsibilities

Operate the CANARIE Network with a focus on responsiveness and reliability
Develop and maintain documentation, including requirements, and specifications
Guide designs for technical soundness, and make key infrastructure decisions
Guide network architecture and equipment development
Drive deployment of advanced network services and technologies

Collaborate with network architects, software developers, and security professionals
Guide operations as a member of the Network Engineering team
On a rotation basis, providing 24 x 7 on call support for the CANARIE network
Travel may occasionally be required
Other related duties and responsibilities, as required

The Ideal Candidate

To excel at CANARIE, you have a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively on teams and are also an energetic self-starter with theself-motivation to work independently. You have excellent oral and written communication skills, and can count time management, problem solving, and managing multiple priorities as your strengths.You also share a dedication to CANARIE’s core values: service, trust, resilience, inclusion, discovery, and excellence.

What You Bring

Education and Experience

College diploma or university degree or a suitable combination of education, experience, or other relevant training
Minimum of 7 years of relevant progressive experience in designing, configurating and operating highly available, production wide area network infrastructure
Experience with carriers and vendors, facilitating service delivery and equipment installation
Experience with project management, including planning, execution, and delivery of technical initiatives
Experience with datacenter and telecom sites is desirable

Skills

Ability to clearly communicate technical information
Ability to lead collaborative efforts
Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving to address complex network infrastructure challenges
Excellent consultative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to gain trust and credibility from interest holders

Technical Proficiencies

Strong understanding of IPv4/IPv6, BGP (policy and troubleshooting), L2/L3 VPN, and MPLS/Segment Routing in production environments
Experience operating network platforms with high availability and fault tolerance, including change execution, rollback planning, and incident-driven troubleshooting
Proficiency with Nokia SR OS and ability to work across other network operating systems (e.g., Junos, IOS) as required
Working knowledge of network security and hardening fundamentals
Leveraging scripting (e.g., Bash/Python) to improve repeatability of operational tasks, considered desirable
Basic knowledge of optical networking fundamentals, including ROADM concepts and optical power/OSNR, considered desirable
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite

Come Work with Us

We are committed to employment equity and encourage anyone who can contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process.

If this seems to be the right fit for you, please send a note and your resume to [email protected], and include the position title in your subject line.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Key Responsibilities

The Ideal Candidate

What You Bring

Education and Experience

Skills

Technical Proficiencies

Come Work with Us

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