Network Analyst, Level 3

Systematix group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Network Analyst, Level 3, to lead the architecture and implementation of enterprise networking solutions. This role involves managing cloud infrastructures, particularly within the Azure environment, and ensuring the security and efficiency of networking components. You will work closely with teams to migrate applications to the cloud and maintain robust networking systems. If you are passionate about cloud technologies and networking, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 120 months of experience in networking infrastructure solutions.
• 5 years in SAP environment with Microsoft and Linux platforms.
• Experience in Azure cloud infrastructure components.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and implementation of enterprise networking infrastructure.
• Manage migration of applications to Azure Cloud and maintain IAAS hosting.
• Provide expert advice on infrastructure and networking components.

Skills

Networking Infrastructure Design

Azure Cloud Management

Firewall Configuration

Kubernetes Security

SAP Environment Management

System Administration

Tools

Azure Application Gateway

F5 BIG-IP

Azure Key Vault

Azure Vnet

SAP Router

Job description

We are Systematix and we are looking for aNetwork Analyst, Level 3for an upcoming opportunity with a Federal Government department. The ideal candidate must already possess a security clearance at the Secret level (Level II) or higher.

About the Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and implementation of the overarching enterprise networking infrastructure which features on-premises databases as well as the Azure Cloud environment.
• Manage the process of migrating multiple applications to an Azure Cloud. After migration, manage and maintain the cloud IAAS hosting in Microsoft Azure.
• Build and secure the Azure PAAS service web application using Azure Application Gateway and Key Vault in order to achieve a complete development and deployment environment within the MS Azure Cloud.
• Research Kubernetes container security implications and provided guidance to the cloud team on container implementation best practices.
• Participate in the WLM project and help migrate web resources from the SSC on-premises data center to an Azure cloud. Build and configured Azure App Services, App Services Plan for code migration.
• Install and configure a Web Application Firewall (WAF) utilizing F5 BIG-IP devices for the purpose of protecting web sites.
• Perform post migration tasks related to the move of Azure App Services from App Plan v2 to v3.
• Assess tasks on Azure Firewall v1 and v2, ASE v2 and v3, Private endpoint.
• Provide ongoing support of Azure cloud infrastructures that include directly maintaining the following: Azure App Service Plan, Azure App Services, Azure Key Vaults, Azure Vnet integration, Azure Application Gateway, and Application Delivery Controller, F5 Big IP to front end the web applications in Azure cloud, and Azure Cloud Network Virtual Appliance (Fortigate and Checkpoint) operations.
• Build and maintain firewall flows of multiple applications within the new cloud environment including SAP applications (HANA, SOLMAN etc.), IAAS SQL, web applications etc.
• Work for the FMT Government of Canada Financial and Material Management (GCFM) solution project during the Solution Validation and in preparation for the Realize phase.
• Work with the security and basis teams to design, configure and implement the infrastructure components in support of the GCFM solution.
• Provide expert advice related to the infrastructure and networking components.
• Contribute to the definition and design of infrastructure, networking and supporting requirements necessary for the GCFM solution including core architecture, physical network topography and backup and restore strategies.
• Plan, install, upgrade, and maintain the GCFM SAP-based infrastructure and networking (OS/VM, firewalls, storage, etc.) including patching, upgrading, VPN appliance connections, and troubleshooting for both on-premise systems and the new MS Azure Cloud environment.
• Configure, monitor, tune, and troubleshot GCFM SAP-based infrastructure and networking and implemented technical changes to maintain reliability, availability and performance of the infrastructure which included improving routing configuration and detecting and mitigating intrusion attempts.
• Document and update the existing SAP server OS/VM and networking environments.
• Develop and maintain documentation for all GCFM infrastructure and networking components including core architecture, system configuration, zoning architecture, firewall architecture.
• Administer infrastructure and networking security which included the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network firewalls.
• Work with the Basis team to create the SAP landscape including planning, designing, configuring, implementing, and testing the infrastructure for the following components: SAP Router, Solution Manager with S/4 HANA, Prototype 1 – Development Sandbox with Gateway, Solution Manager and S/4, Prototype 2 – Development Sandbox (full landscape), Development Environment, Quality Assurance Environment, Training Environment, Production Environment
• Manage and maintain cloud IAAS hosting in Microsoft Azure. In addition to cloud security design, implementation and support activities, research Kubernetes container security implications and provided guidance to the cloud team on container implementation best practices.
• Responsible for creating implementation plans for the overall solution.
• Install required technologies and applications as part of the network and participate in monitoring activities to ensure performance is adequate.
• Be involved in correcting defects and problems reported by users which included troubleshooting.

About the Qualifications

• A minimum of 120 months of experience architecting and implementing networking infrastructure solutions.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience, performing all of the following networking and server related tasks in an SAP environment supporting both Microsoft OS platform and Linux platform: Installation, Configuration, Upgrades, Clustering, and System Administration of operations.
• A minimum of 5 years of infrastructure networking or server experience performing both of the following: Installing and configuring firewalls and Networking/routing configuration and intrusion detection/prevention
• A minimum of 5 years of infrastructure networking or server experience in the installation and maintenance of servers including all of the following: Domain Name System (DNS), Active Directory, Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), and Internet Information Services (IIS)
• A minimum of 8 years of experience installing and configuring a Web Application Firewall.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience building and securing a complete development and deployment environment for Microsoft Azure Cloud.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience performing networking activities in an SAP environment within a Cloud infrastructure.
• Experience supporting and/or maintaining the following components of an MS Azure cloud infrastructure: Azure Application Gateway, Azure Key Vaults, Azure Vnet integration, Azure Network Virtual Appliances, and Application delivery controller (ADC).

Candidates must outline in detail how they meet the above requirements.

At Systematix, our core values—excellence, collaboration, respect, and knowledge as a pursuit—underpin our commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment. We encourage everyone to be their authentic selves, and we are committed to ensuring that our employment decisions are entirely based on job requirements and individual qualifications. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, and religious beliefs. If our values and the position advertised resonate with you, we encourage you to apply.

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