IT Specialist, Network & Telecommunication

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Overview of The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Specialist with over ten years of professional experience in managing and optimizing global network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will possess an advanced understanding of network technologies, demonstrated by holding a Cisco CCNP certification or proven equivalent experience. This role requires expertise in global routing, LAN, wireless networking, and a deep understanding of network security protocols. The Network Specialist will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of complex global network solutions, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across all network environments.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter:

• Design, Implement, and Manage Global Networks: Develop and maintain robust global network solutions, including LAN, WAN, and wireless systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Routing and Switching: Configure and manage complex global routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and advanced switching technologies, ensuring efficient and secure data flow across the network
• Network Security: Implement and maintain network security measures, including firewalls, Identity (ISE), VPNs, IPS systems, and other security technologies to protect the integrity and confidentiality of network data
• Wireless Networking: Design, deploy, and manage wireless network solutions to ensure reliable connectivity and coverage across various global locations.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for network-related issues, working closely with other IT teams to resolve incidents efficiently. Manages the support process and escalations to ensure efficient resumption of operational processes when issues occur, including root cause analysis in response to critical incidents, to understand, document and plan remedial actions to prevent reoccurrence. Included in on-call after hour support rotation
• Monitoring and Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor network performance and make necessary recommendations & adjustments to improve speed, reduce latency, and enhance overall user experience.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, changes, and procedures, and provide regular reports on network performance, security incidents, and project progress.
• Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to evaluate new technologies, negotiate contracts, and manage the implementation of network solutions.
• Collaboration: Works with different teams including security, OT, etc, to deliver integrated change where appropriate, and to ensure that our network infrastructure is secure and robust end-to-end
• Training and Mentoring: Mentor network team and provide training on best practices and new technologies to ensure a high level of expertise within the team.

You Are Best Suited for The Role If You Have the Following Qualifications:

• Diploma in the field of Computer Science or equivalent
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in network engineering with a focus on global network management.
• Cisco CCNP or equivalent certification/experience is required
• Proficiency in routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), LAN/WAN technologies, wireless networking, network security, and performance optimization.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable
• Experience with cloud networking solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Experience in SD-WAN, VXLAN and Load balancer technologies and implementation.
• Strong on process automation
• Strong experience working with cybersecurity team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with packet tracer or analyser
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to work beyond core business hours / on call, if necessary to minimize business interruption during planned or unplanned network/system modifications
• Ability and availability to travel occasionally to our different sites if required
• Available for on-call support in rotation

As part of their duties, the incumbent will have to communicate and collaborate in English, both orally and in writing with colleagues or other stakeholders in Quebec as well as in the rest of Canada or in North America.

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

• Competitive salaries
• A hybrid work environment with the possibility to work from home 2 days a week
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• Saputo products at a discounted price

SALARY RANGE: $88,325 to $115,930

*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

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