Network Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Visionpool Business Services is hiring a Network Analyst who will be instrumental in the operational administration and implementation of the LAN/WAN infrastructure, which is vital for supporting both corporate and SCADA networks.  THIS OPPORTUNITY IS LOCATED 100% ONSITE IN REGINA, SK 

Typical activities: 

• Administer, implement, troubleshoot, and document the enterprise network to ensure its continuous and efficient operation, complete with thorough documentation, 

• Develop strategic plans for network device evolution, aligning with both current and future business needs and industry benchmarks, 

• Provide expert-level technical support, administration, and engineering for all SaskEnergy network devices to guarantee their optimal performance, 

• Monitor and optimize network performance, swiftly troubleshoot and resolve any system issues to ensure high availability and reliability, 

• Manage network disaster recovery processes, including meticulous planning, implementation, maintenance, and comprehensive testing, 

• Engage with corporate and field employees, promptly addressing technology concerns and escalating complex issues as needed, 

• Implement network equipment updates in accordance with established company protocols to ensure ongoing security and functionality, 

• Maintain system integrity through effective change control, problem management procedures, and consistent communication with internal stakeholders 

• Stay  abreast  of the  latest  networking  technologies,  certifications,  and  industry developments to maintain a high level of expertise and adaptability, 

• Contribute to departmental goals by organizing and overseeing work processes and fostering effective teamwork, 

• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures in the execution of role responsibilities 

• Collaborate across diverse teams to develop scalable and adaptable network solutions, 

• Represent Digital Technology & Security with a commitment to the department's strategic goals and objectives. 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum 5 years of recent, hands-on experience in network administration, analysis, and design/architecture 

• Demonstrated expertise Spine and Leaf data center networks utilizing VXLAN with BGP EVPN, 

• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing and maintain various routing protocols including BGP, EIGRP and OSPF, 

• Comprehensive hands-on experience with Cisco's suite of networking equipment, including switches and routers, Proficiency extends to working with various Cisco CLI interfaces, encompassing IOS, IOS-XE, and NX-OS, ensuring comprehensive configuration and administration across multiple Cisco platforms. 

• Comprehensive hands-on experience with Fortinet’s suite of networking equipment, including firewalls, switches, and access points, 

• Comprehensive hands-on experience with Fortinet security tools including FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiNAC 

• Demonstrated experience in configuring and maintaining network resources in Microsoft Azure including virtual networks, virtual network peering, route tables, Front Door, WAF and network security groups. 

• Additional expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), 

• Skilled in the configuration and management of load balancers and web application firewalls, 

• A deep understanding and implementation of network security best practices, 

• A proven track record in deploying network technologies within organizational technology projects, 

• Excellent collaboration skills within multi-disciplinary project teams, 

• A thorough understanding of enterprise-level networks and the integration of on-premises and cloud environments, 

• Additional experience with LTE and satellite communication technologies, 

• Experience with ITIL frameworks and Change Management processes, 

• Relevant experience in operating supervisory controls and data acquisition (SCADA) networks. 

• Relevant job experience in North America with a provincial government, Crown or Oil & Gas Transmission company, or equivalent