IP Operations Specialist

Xplore.; Woodstock; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking an IP Operations Specialist to support and maintain its IP network infrastructure. This role involves executing configuration changes, providing expert support for network operations, and participating in project initiatives. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in IP networking and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 5 years related work experience in IP networking.
• In-depth understanding of routing (BGP, OSPF) and switching.
• Experience with troubleshooting Ethernet and Optical Circuits.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain IP network infrastructure.
• Plan and execute configuration changes on network equipment.
• Act as a technical resource for the Network Operations Team.

Skills

Problem-Solving

IP Networking

Traffic Management

Routing and Switching

Network Monitoring

Education

Two-Year College Diploma in Related Discipline

Networking Certifications (CCNP, JNCIA)

Tools

WireShark

Nagios

Cacti

Tcpdump

Job description

We are looking for an IP Operations Specialist in Woodstock NB or Remote. The role of the IP Operations Specialist will be to support and maintain Xplores IP network infrastructure. This role will plan and execute configuration changes on equipment such as routers servers switches DNS DHCP and traffic management devices at an expert level. This position acts as a prime technical contact to 3rd party service providers and Level 3 Network Operations specialists. This position involves participation in on call work and performing work in scheduled maintenance windows.

Key responsibilities include :

Act as an operational project prime for IP related projects. This includes new technology rollouts acquisition integration activities testing new solutions and acting as a prime for network readiness testing for all Network / IP integration tasks.

Act as a technical resource to other members of the team

Provide expert level support to the Network Operations Team for problems pertaining to IP network services and infrastructure.

Provide expert level knowledge on VoIP Traffic management and analysis

Implement and troubleshoot MPLS VRFs Traffic segmentation and engineering

Implement and troubleshoot dynamic routing protocols (BGP IS-IS OSPF) in both IPv4 and IPv6 across a national backbone of potentially hundreds of routers in a Cisco environment

Deploy and support Ericsson 4G / 5G LTE core operations in both hardware and virtual environments

Deploy and support Nokia FTTP core operations

Deploy and support carrier grade NAT platforms

Deploy and support IPSec VPN infrastructure

Triage and troubleshoot network performance issues from internal / external groups and network peers

Perform routine traffic management on the production network

Change Management Act as a senior level resource on planning performing monitoring and documenting network changes. Perform Network cutovers software upgrades and capacity expansion. Write change requests methods of procedures and acceptance test plans

Documentation Management Ensure all datcenter inventory and IP Operational processes are fully documented and updated regularly

The ideal candidate will possess :

A minimum of five years related work experience or a two-year College diploma from a related discipline plus 5 years of progressive experience preferable in an ISP environment.

Networking Certifications preferred (Network CCNP BCNE JNCIA or more advanced)

3-5 years experience in network Operations or Engineering.

Experience with troubleshooting Ethernet optical circuits layer 2 and layer 3 protocols

Experience with FTTN / FTTH networks is a plus

Experience with Network management systems

The ability to effectively problem solve

In Depth understanding of IP networking routing and switching BGP ISIS MPLS OSPF VPNs

Experience with network monitoring tools (i.e. WireShark Nagios Cacti Smokeping tcpdump).

Experience with servers firewalls DNS DHCP LDAP Radius and VPN devices

Traffic management policies and application

Professional Level Cisco Certification considered an asset.

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As a condition of employment and in order to comply with industry related data security standards this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal Background Check. Details will be supplied to applicants as they move through the selection process.

Xplore is committed to creating an accessible environment and will accommodate disabilities during the selection process. Please let your recruiter know during the selection process of any accommodation needs.

Company Overview :

Xplore Inc. isCanadas fibre 5G and satellite broadband company for rural living. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for all Canadians. Xplore is building a world-class fibre optic and 5G wireless network to enable innovative broadband services for better every day rural living for today and future generations.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Financial Services,Information Technology,Cost Control,Corporate Risk Management,Law

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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