Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself procuring and maintaining the data and telephone network infrastructure? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! This position is essential to ensure the reliable delivery of data and telephone services to the entire organization. This position will report directly to the Networks Team Lead.
What will you be doing!
- Providing expertise required for the day-to-day and routine troubleshooting and maintenance of the LAN Infrastructure, Videoconference, Firewalls, B2B VPN, Remote Access, Telephony Infrastructure, and Network monitoring systems, working with other groups within IT to complete operational tasks.
- Reviewing operational inefficiencies, systemic problems, researching and recommending new technology, and acting as the Sr. Network Analyst on major project initiatives.
- Diagnosing and performing analysis on larger-scale problems (e.g. remote access is not working, affecting multiple users), analyzing the individual components that may be contributing to the problem.
- Diagnosing and resolving non-routine and complex network/telephony problems (e.g. DCO core switch failure)
- Designing, installing, supporting, and troubleshooting more complex technologies such as: Ethernet switches and router equipment, remote access (SSL & IPSec, VPN), WAN compression devices, business to business VPN connections, firewalls, VoIP.
- Diagnosing performance issues and performing application analysis on the largest-scale problems.
- Leading smaller-scale projects of short duration e.g. 1-2 months or components of larger-scale projects, (e.g. cable, plant and equipment), where the impact on the network systems are contained.
- Liaises with vendors in support of communications circuits and communications equipment under contract and with building services regarding the management of the LAN/WAN.
- Planning components of large projects and/or plans and leads small projects.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
- Education
- Graduation from a recognized institute of technology in electronics, data networking, telecommunications with a co-o program, OR
- Graduation from an equivalent formal education program and relevant technological experience
- Experience
- Seven (7) or more years of cumulative technological experience communications and current network technology
- Cisco CCNA or equivalent technical certifications preferred
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Incorporates industry best practices and new technology into CNL's network infrastructure (e.g. compression devices).
- Uses creativity and judgment in resolving non-standard problems.
- Creativity and innovation are a regular part of this position.
- Follows procedures manual and customer service protocol.
- Identifies performance issues using well-defined toolsets.
- Coaches and trains other members of Networks team.
- Communicates with other departments regarding the coordination of services e.g. with building services regarding the management of the network and telephony services.
- Leads larger-scale multidisciplinary project teams for periods of long-duration.
- Communicates with vendors as part of a Project Team during the evaluation and vendor selection phase of new network hardware/software.
- Works closely with vendors during the installation phase to identify and document potential problems, and their solution.
- Security Clearance Eligibility Required
- Level 2 Secret which has a minimum requirement of 7 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United States and/or the United Kingdom . CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”
Why CNL?
Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.
We offer a complete total rewards package :
- paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
- benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
- tuition support
- and a pension!
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
- Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
- Restore and protect the Environment.
- Contribute to the health of Canadians.
Location :
CNL works with employees across Canada to enable a remote workforce where possible. Our work-from-home employees are provided with the equipment required to be successful: laptop, monitor, external keyboard, and mouse, etc. Of course, we always love a visit to the site when possible!
CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.
CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.
CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.
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