Network Analyst II / Analyste de réseau II

MDA Space; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space technology company in Ottawa is seeking a Network Analyst to enhance its network operations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in IT with at least 5 years of experience in networking. Responsibilities include leading network projects and providing robust support for networking infrastructures. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of $75,000-$95,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care

Retirement savings plans

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Intermediate Network Engineer / Analyst.
• Ability to implement and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices.
• Strong work ethic and positive thinking.

Responsibilities

• Leads Networking projects to support IT initiatives.
• Analyzes and monitors network performance.
• Implements new networking and security technologies.

Skills

Network connectivity

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in information technology

Tools

Cisco-based networks

HPE / Aruba solutions

Job description

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Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,400 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

The Role

MDA is seeking a Network Analyst to be part of the Network Team to ensure that our company network supports and enhances business operations. The position requires having a strong understanding of network infrastructure and networking hardware. In this role, your duties will include leading various projects to support MDA business initiatives, analyzing network performance, providing network support, and performing system maintenance tasks. You will also need to be able to implement, administer, support and troubleshoot network technologies such as wireless, network security firewalls, network switches, secure web gateways, and routers. A deep knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols is highly desired.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads Networking projects to support MDA IT initiatives
• Proactively suggests, tests, and executes enhancements to existing networking and security configuration, technologies and procedures
• Analyzes and monitors network performance to anticipate growth
• Implements, documents and support new IT networking and security technologies
• Provides networking support to MDA Projects
• Performs analysis, diagnosis, administration, monitoring, patching and support of LAN and WAN architectures
• Operational day-to-day support of networking and security environments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in information technology related field of study with a network engineering focus
• At least 5 years of proven experience as an Intermediate Network Engineer / Analyst with experience in designing, configuring, and maintaining Enterprise LAN and WAN, Firewalls, Wireless, Secure Web Gateways
• Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation and technical skills
• Extensive knowledge of network connectivity, technologies, protocols, and security.
• Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions
• Ability to implement, support, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access, firewall, routers, switches
• Ability to create high-level and low-level network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt new networking and security technologies
• Ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
• Strong work ethic, highly motivated, positive thinker, and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in teams
• Travel to other MDA offices will be required
• Flexible to work after business hours to address operational support tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with WAN, LAN, Firewalls, SDN, SD-WAN, Secure Web Gateways, Network Access Control
• Experience with Network Monitoring Solutions
• Experience in configuring and managing Public Cloud-Based Networks
• Experience in managing Cisco-Based LAN and WAN solutions
• Experience in managing HPE / Aruba Wireless and Security solutions
• Experience in managing SASE solutions such as Zscaler
• Experience in automation tools
• Certifications such as CCNP, GIAC or equivalent is preferred

Other Considerations

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

The compensation range for this position is $75,000-95,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and / or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Information Technology

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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