Applications Architect - Senior

2iResourcing; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Applications Architect with extensive experience in telecommunications. This role involves working closely with school boards to implement advanced networking solutions, ensuring compliance with safety measures during site visits. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of industry experience and a strong background in software-defined networking technologies. Frequent travel across Ontario, including rural and remote areas, is a key aspect of this position. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on educational infrastructure.

Benefits

Travel Expense Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in telecommunications and related technologies.
• 4+ years' hands-on experience with SDN, especially in school boards.

Responsibilities

• Work with school boards and local health units to ensure safety measures.
• Travel frequently to various locations in Ontario for on-site work.

Skills

Telecommunications Technologies

Wireless Network Technologies

Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

WAN Technologies

LAN Technologies

Transmission Protocols

Tools

Fortinet

Meraki

Palo Alto

Job description

RQ03100 - Applications Architect Senior

Client: Ministry of Education

Period: 12 months

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 2023-03-31

Location: Toronto

Working Hrs.: 7.25 Hrs. / day

Must have:

1. 10+ years' industry experience in telecommunications and telecommunications technologies including:
   1. Wireless network technologies including fixed wireless, 802.11 ac, WSTV with UHF 802.11 af or 802.16, Client, microwave P2MP wireless and LTE
   2. Other data transport technologies including fibre optic cable, FTTN, FTTH, coaxial cable and VDSL2
   3. WAN including SDN (SD-WAN, SD-Branch, SD-Edge)
   4. LAN including Wi-Fi
   5. Hardware including switches and routers
   6. Transmission protocols including Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) and IP transit
2. 4+ years' hands-on experience with software-defined networking (SDN, SD-WAN, SD Edge), in particular Fortinet, Meraki, Palo Alto preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards

Must have school board experience

Travel Requirements

The resource(s) must be available to travel the same day or overnight in Ontario, as required. For this role, frequent travel to northern, rural and remote Ontario locations, with extended overnight stays, will be required. The resource(s) will work with the school boards and local public health units to ensure all required COVID-19 safety measures are followed when on-site at schools. Travel expenses will be reimbursed according to the Ontario Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses Directive.