Senior Consultant ICT Systems Architecture – Network & Security

Our client specializes in delivering a full suite of IT services to help businesses succeed. Whether their customers are looking for managed, cloud, or professional services, they can count on their team of technical experts to deliver the solution that is right for them.

They challenge their people every day to embrace change and innovation. They are currently looking for innovative, flexible, team-oriented individuals with an appetite for the excitement and constant changes of the IT industry. They are looking for a Senior Consultant, ICT Systems Architecture to join their team in Winnipeg.

Role Accountabilities:

The ideal candidate is a generalist responsible for gathering requirements, developing detailed solutions designs, and implementing/supporting environments, that solve complex business issues. The Sr. Consultant will create infrastructure designs (both high and low level), configure and maintain infrastructure and will communicate effectively at various levels of enterprise, both internally and externally. You need to be well-versed with solution development methodologies, infrastructure assessments, industry/technology best practices, and Data Centre & Campus network and security architectures.

* Develop, design and maintain network, systems and security architectures while following a structured solution development/design methodology.
* Analyze, design, advise, implement and develop supporting documentation, policies and procedures to support SMB and Enterprise IT infrastructure.
* Develop innovative solutions and design practices to solve complete business problems.
* Monitor and analyze systems, identifying weaknesses and planning for fixing the same.
* Investigate incidents and perform root cause analysis to identify solutions.
* Provide support for the installation and operations of complex server hardware and virtualized environment.
* Create written reports and present them to various stakeholders.
* Liaise with various departments and agencies to uncover and manage deficiencies, especially those related to systems, network and security.
* Coordinate the application of disaster recovery procedures.
* Provide guidance to staff on technology issues when needed.
* Liaise with Sales and support groups for Client related projects and needs.
* Performs other related duties and complete special projects as assigned.

Critical Competencies and Requirements:

* University Degree in Computer Science, Information Management Systems or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Minimum 5+ years of industry experience.
* Advanced Certifications in one or more of the following technologies: CISCO, VMWare, HP/GreenLake, NetApp, Microsoft, Meraki, Aruba, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Silver Peak. Combinations of other certifications not listed, and experience may be considered.
* Experience gathering detailed requirements, developing High Level (HLD)/Low Level (LLD) Solution Designs, implementing and supporting solutions in a wide range of technologies including (but not limited to): Networking (e.g. CISCO, Meraki, Aruba), System Software (e.g. Microsoft, Citrix, etc.), Virtualization (e.g. VMWare, Hyper-V, Citrix), Data Centre (e.g. CISCO UCS, HPe Greenlake, Netapp HCI), Storage (e.g. Netapp, 3Par, Nimble), Security (e.g. Checkpoint, Fortinet, Firepower).

Additional Requirements:

* Self-directed, and efficient at managing multiple simultaneous projects/priorities.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to adapt to and learn new software and hardware related tools and infrastructure.
* Excellent teamwork and customer service skills.
* Acceptable Criminal Record Check.
* A Valid Driver’s License and access to vehicle is required.
* Travel is required.

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.