Senior Consultant, ICT Systems Architecture, Networking and Security (WINNIPEG)

***MUST BE BASED IN WINNIPEG

***MUST BE WILLING TO DO 3 DAYS IN OFFICE A WEEK

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 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 (Network ( Security) to join their team.

Summary

Reporting to Manager, Professional Services, the Sr. Consultant, ICT Systems Architecture (Networking & Security) is responsible to assess, identify, and solve network and security related issues in complex infrastructure environments. The resource is required to have expertise in SD-WAN and is motivated to create solutions for their high-profile Customers. The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating and integrating SD-WAN technologies for their Client’s networks. The role requires hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and supporting SD-WAN solutions to improve network performance, security, and reliability for our clients’ infrastructure.

The Consultant shall develop SD-WAN network and security designs (both high and low level), create security policies as well as perform IT risk assessments, infrastructure assessments including Data Centre & WAN network and security architectures. The Consultant should be able to communicate effectively at various levels of enterprise, both internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop, design and maintain network and security architectures while following a structured solution development/design methodology.
* Strong experience with SD-WAN deployments and related technologies to analyze, design, advise, implement and develop supporting documentation, policies and procedures to support SMB (small and medium business) and Enterprise level Networks.
* Work closely with other members of the network engineering team to ensure successful SD-WAN project delivery.
* Collaborate with our Clients to understand their project needs and provide tailored solutions.
* Stay up-to-date on industry trends and emerging technologies related to SD-WAN.
* Provide guidance to staff on technology issues when needed.
* Liaise with Sales and support groups for Client related needs and projects.

Critical Qualifications

* University Degree in Computer Science, Information Management Systems or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Minimum 4+ years of industry experience.
* CCNP Route & Switch/Security; Security certifications are considered an asset.
* Have demonstrated extensive experience with SD-WAN products from vendors such as Silver Peak, Cisco Viptela, etc.
* Aruba/Silverpeak certifications or product knowledge and experience would be a big plus.
* Experience in providing network (wired & wireless) & security architecture, design, implementation, and support for enterprise environments.
* Virtualization experience with VMWare/Hyper-V/KVM. Certifications is an asset.

Experience with the following:

* Cisco/Meraki: Routers, Switches – Data center level.
* Firewalls: Cisco, Checkpoint, Fortinet, etc.
* Network Management tools like PRTG, Nagios, Solarwinds/Manage Engine, Cisco management tools, etc.
* Vulnerability Scanners: (Nessus/Tenable) is an asset.
* Cloud knowledge (Azure, AWS) is an asset.

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