Senior Network Analyst

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Surrey is seeking a Senior Network Analyst to provide technical leadership for communication systems and IT services. The role requires expertise in network security and extensive experience in both Red Hat and Microsoft environments. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects. This position offers a competitive salary in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Red Hat and Office 365 Administration.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Microsoft Windows Server Operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction for communication systems and data enhancements.
• Lead support staff responsible for IT services.
• Oversee implementation of network security measures.

Skills

Expert knowledge of networking technologies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to lead technical support projects

Knowledge of network security technologies

Scripting and automation skills

Education

Completion of a university degree/diploma in computing/networking studies

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Microsoft 365

PowerShell

Job description

Job Title

Senior Network Analyst to join our IT team.

Job Overview

To provide technical direction and leadership for communication systems, data/voice/cable enhancements and maintenance and to provide leadership to the support staff responsible for supporting these services.

Education and Experience

• Completion of a university degree/diploma in computing/networking studies
• In depth experience leading design/planning/implementation of enterprise computing/networking and data communication projects.
• Expert knowledge of computer, networking and telecommunication system and services.
• In depth knowledge of communication system operations, including the ability to quickly grasp new concepts and plan services using new technology.
• Expert knowledge of network security technologies and secure design principles, including various firewall technologies (such as Palo Alto and Juniper SRX), IDS/IPS, device hardening and configuration best practices.
• Experience with PCI Compliance activities such as penetration test result analysis, remediation activities, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, under own initiative and as an effective team member.
• Ability to independently organize work to achieve predetermined goals and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of key trends and players in the software industry, particularly with respect to enterprise solutions, and cloud-based technologies.
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to set priorities, follow-up and ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives to meet challenging deadlines.
• Ability to research, evaluate and plan the implementation of emerging technology.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills for collaborating with team members and various business units.
• Ability to lead complex technical network support and preventive maintenance improvement projects.
• Understanding of key trends and players in the network industry.
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to set priorities, follow-up and meet challenging deadlines.
• Ability to take a leadership role in implementing network projects.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent business writing skills.
• Ability to work independently in an extremely busy, varied and diverse environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to communicate complex and technical concepts clearly with non-technical as well as technical personnel at all levels of the organization.
• A high degree of initiative and self-motivation.
• The ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Required to work occasionally on Saturday, Sunday, evening and travel between campuses.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Red Hat and Office 365 Administration:

• Minimum of 7 years\' progressive experience in Red Hat and Office 365 Administration.
• Minimum 2 years hands on experience in administrating Red Hat Enterprise Linux Operating system in an enterprise environment (Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification is an asset)
• Minimum 2 years hands on experience in Microsoft Windows Server Operating systems administration in an enterprise environment
• Minimum 2 years hand on experience in scripting and automation with advanced knowledge in PowerShell and Linux shell scripting required. JSON, YAML, Python is an asset.
• Minimum 2 years experience in MS Exchange administration (on-prem and Online)
• Minimum 2 years experience in Microsoft 365 administration including but not limited to Azure AD, Exchange Online, MS Teams, SharePoint Online
• Experienced in administering MS Teams with enterprise voice
• Experienced in MS Active Directory and Domain administration

Please note: internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

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