Position and/or Project Description:

Senior Network Architect with 6+ years' experience in network architecture and design. The position's responsibilities include the architecture, design, and implementation of network and cyber security infrastructures. The position will play an essential role in furthering the development and maturity of SaskPower's network infrastructure over the next two years.

The primary role of the position is network architecture, design, implementation, project leadership, and level 3 support. The technologies and solutions within the scope of the role will be directly aligned to SaskPower's network and cybersecurity priorities. They may include switching, routing, firewalls, network management, network automation, scripting, and cloud.

Mandatory Education/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, or equivalent
• Cisco CCIE and CCDE certifications
• TOGAF certification
• NOTE: Engineering degree is not required for this posting

Mandatory Experience:

• 6+ years demonstrated experience designing complex network solutions including Data Center networks, Enterprise LAN/WAN, and Cloud environments.
• 6+ years demonstrated experience operating complex networks, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, etc.
• Strong project leadership, documentation, and communications skills.
• Demonstrated expert-level knowledge of networking systems, technologies and protocols, including how to apply them while solving business problems.

Desired Experience:

• Network management (DCIM, DDI, NMS, others)
• Programming/scripting (Python, Perl, other programming languages)
• Automation (Ansible, Netmiko, Puppet, Chef, others)
• Cybersecurity (NAC, NGFW, Proxy, WAF, DDoS, IPS/IDS)
• Working autonomously
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Gathering business requirements and translating into technology solutions.
• Mentoring junior staff.

Deliverables:

• Design documentation - Conceptual Solution Designs, Detailed Solution Designs, Service Diagrams, etc.
• Configurations
• Methods of Procedure and implementation guides
• Training materials
• Operational processes and workflows

Thanks, & Regards,