Senior Solutions Consultant

Bell; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications provider in Toronto is seeking a Senior Solutions Consultant. This role involves engineering design and integration of customized network solutions, focusing on SD-WAN technologies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience with Fortinet products, along with strong communication skills. Competitive compensation and a commitment to employee growth are offered.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive community

Focus on professional growth

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on SD-WAN.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Fortinet products.
• Advanced knowledge of LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, Cloud, Data Centre.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the business requirement roadmap and integrate technology layers.
• Oversee Network and Wi-Fi projects as a technical authority.
• Design Networking solutions based on business needs and produce specifications.

Skills

Network engineering

SD-WAN

Fortinet products

Network routing

Wi-Fi technology

Cloud environments

Security skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field

Tools

FortiGate

FortiManager

Cisco ISE

Cisco products

Job description

At Bell, our purpose is to advance how Canadians connect with each other and the world. We achieve this by providing consumers and businesses with the best network technologies in the world, innovative digital solutions and seamless customer experiences.

We provide a supportive and inclusive community where all team members can succeed. And through our commitment to environmental, social and governance initiatives, you will feel good about the greater impact you will have – making every day better for people as they connect, work, learn and play.

Join us. You belong at Bell.

On the Bell Business Markets team, you’ll be a vital part of making innovation happen for enterprise-scale customers. You’ll deliver advanced solutions in areas such as IoT, Mobility/5G, Cloud, Cyber Security, Voice, Collaboration & Contact Centre and Internet & Private Networks.

At Bell, your skills and expertise will help set us apart as we continue to be the leading provider of digital connections and next generation services to businesses and governments.

Summary

Become a core member of the Professional Services team and the Managed Services Center of Excellence within Bell Business Markets (BBM). BBM offers a wide range of networking, communications, and security solutions for the enterprise market. This position represents a great technical leadership opportunity and is a key factor for the success of our professional services (PS / MS) portfolio.

BBM is dedicated to the technical and professional growth of its employees. The continued success of the Professional Services delivery team is directly attributed to the expertise and professionalism of its members, their willingness to challenge and engage themselves when new opportunities arise, the trust and confidence of its technology partners, and the determined pursuit of customer satisfaction.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Delivery Solutions, the Senior Solutions Consultant is responsible for the architecture, engineering design and integration of customized solutions (LAN, WAN, Security, Wi-Fi, Cloud, Data Centre) to meet the needs of large business customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Governance/Architecture: Maintain the business requirement roadmap, integrate different technology layers in an overall architecture, understand IT market evolution and how it translates to the business, technology lead in new projects, create supported Network designs, architect, design, implement and test.
• Technical Authority: Network technical leader assigned to a client/project, oversee Network and Wi-Fi projects and provide direction/recommendations, oversee all projects in delivery from voice, security and contact centre practices, oversee and support Day 2 technical issues with the support team (L1, L2, L3), lead the delivery of large and complex Network projects, validate delivery strategy of complex projects, participate in resolution of architecture related problems, oversee the evolution of scope during delivery and adapt the strategy.
• Design Authority: Design Networking solutions based on business needs, produce drawings and specifications for achievement of tasks related to the selected solutions, write, participate and coordinate service offers with a view to ensure the quality of the documents produced in an acceptable timeframe that satisfies the technical and legal requirements between the customer and Bell, produce plans for new solution introduction, testing and presenting, produce and draft technical reports on request for the client or management.
• Consulting Experience: Business acumen – customer focused and experience working with external customers, ability to identify and convert opportunities into professional services engagements, conduct customer needs analysis and prepare professional service scope of work, proposal, and contract documents, analytical and innovative – ability to collect data, analyze information and develop feasible recommendations, ability to translate technical issues into business benefits and opportunities, prepare and deliver reports and presentations, recommend upgrades, improvements or technological changes in order to maintain network infrastructure operable and effective.

Critical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on SD-WAN.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Fortinet products, including FortiGate, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer.
• Advanced Network Routing, Switching, WIFI, Security skills – Architectural Design, implementation, testing and troubleshooting.
• Advanced knowledge of LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, Cloud, Data Centre.
• Advanced knowledge of SDWAN technologies including Fortinet.
• Design, Implementation and testing of Cisco ISE, Prime and DNA. Aruba ClearPass experience considered an asset.
• Certifications: Networking (Cisco, Fortinet) and Wireless (Cisco).
• Experience with datacenter switching hardware.
• High-level Verbal, Written and Presentation Skills (Report Writing, Presentation, interpersonal).
• Microsoft Office, WORD, EXCEL, Power Point and Visio skills.
• Travel to customer sites is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Bell is proud of its focus on fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, supported, and that they belong. We encourage individuals who may require accommodations during the hiring process to let us know.