Network Analyst

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