HM Note: This hybrid contract role is three (3) days in office. Candidates resume must include first and last name. Shortlisted candidate will be asked to complete a written assignment to build a specific network lab utilizing some technology routers specified by Client. A minimum of 70% of the written test is required before proceeding to the interview. Candidate may be required to travel within Ontario.

DESCRIPTION:

• Work in collaboration with Network Designer to roll out Next Generation LAN and WAN to MOH PSAP locations:
• Produce SD-WAN design and configuration (policy, template development)
• Produce high-level and low-level network design (design workbooks).
• Configure switches, routers, firewalls as per the network design.
• Configure dynamic routing protocols (BGP/OSPF) on both SD-WAN and Firewall devices
• Perform physical Install of SD-WAN routers, LAN Switches, HA Firewalls
• Develop and apply plan for HVAC, Power, UPS, Generator, and associate equipment remediation work.
• Develop and apply Firewall policies
• Develop Centralized and Localized policies for traffic and App-Aware routing
• Test configurations and troubleshot network issues.
• Develop and Implement QoS policies for the Next Gen LAN and WAN
• Deploy configurations in network inventory DB.
• Work with facility SME/Cable Designer to assist with facility remediation.
• Develop and Configure Palo Alto Cloud logging
• Maintain and support the network environment during Pilot phase of the project
• Assist in configuration management automation initiative using ansible and other tools
• Install Configure Aruba Clear Pass as Identity management solution
• Install and configure OOB management Firewalls across PSAP locations
• Perform other project related duties as required
  Skills
  Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Core Skills: 50%

• Cisco 9K, SD-WAN (Viptela) configuration, migration, strong troubleshooting experience
• Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama, installation, configuration, daily operation
• VMware, strong knowledge of networking operation
• Expert level IP routing and L2 in datacenter using Cisco 9K switches
• Strong VoIP experience, implementing QoS for enterprise voice.
• Fluent with both Windows and Unix OS Administration
• IPv6 experience
• OS/Tools Skills
• Configuration management of networking devices using automation tools (Jenkins/Ansible) and API scripting: Docker Containers, ELK/Elastiflow Stacks, Windows Active Directory, LDAP, DNS (Infoblox or similar)

Technical Skills: 30%

• IPv6 experience
• Strong knowledge IP communication and routing is required (OSPF, BGP).
• Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager implementation/configuration experience
• Knowledge and experience with Palo Alto technologies (Panorama, XDR).
• Experience with the projects related to 24x7 critical environments and operations

Communication/Analytical Skills: 20%

• Ability work in agile dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
• Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service orientation with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Related degree in computer science or electrical engineering and/or seven to ten years equivalent network engineering experience.

Please refer the Job description for details