Telecommunications Analyst

CoFoMo Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

CoFoMo Inc. in Montreal seeks a senior network and telecommunications analysis consultant to drive complex advisory and implementation projects.

You will identify network requirements to ensure reliable and secure transport of data, voice and video across traditional and cloud environments. You will design architectures, certify telecom solutions, and guide cloud integration while ensuring IT security and ITIL/ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Hold an undergraduate degree (BA) in computer science, information systems, software development or an equivalent field.
• Have at least ten (10) years of experience in information technology, including at least five years as a network and telecommunications analysis consultant.
• Demonstrate experience in at least five (5) of the following areas: LAN and WAN networks, network protocols and standards, IP telephony, telecommunications methods and standards, network management in a cloud environment, ideally Microsoft Azure, IT security, security technologies (firewalls, intrusion prevention and detection systems), ITIL V3 standard, ISO 27001 or equivalent, auditing and monitoring, business continuity.

Responsibilities

• Identify network requirements to ensure reliable and secure transport of data, voice and video communications.
• Contribute to the enterprise network architecture and its integration.
• Design and certify telecommunication solutions and architectures for projects.
• Develop and maintain network and service evolution plans.
• Provide level 3 support for infrastructures and services.
• Deploy and maintain LAN and WAN solutions.
• Produce technical documentation and executive summaries.

Skills

LAN & WAN networks

IP telephony

cloud networking

IT security

ITIL v3

ISO 27001

auditing & monitoring

business continuity

security technologies

vendor liaison

Education

Bachelor degree (BA) in CS / information systems or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Here’s a brief overview of the tasks and responsibilities you’ll have :

• Participate in the identification of network requirements to ensure reliable and secure transport of data, voice and video communications, both in traditional and cloud environments;
• Contribute to the definition of technological orientations in networks and telecommunications in order to ensure their integration into the enterprise architecture;
• Participate in the design and certification of telecommunication solutions and architectures for projects and mandates;
• Collaborate in the development and maintenance of network and service evolution plans;
• Ensure the evolution of telecommunications systems and technologies in accordance with established guidelines;
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and technical teams;
• Maintain documentation of telecommunication assets;
• Conduct a technology watch in networking and telecommunications and assess the impacts related to the introduction of new technologies;
• Provide level 3 support for the infrastructures and services under his/her responsibility;
• Respect the deadlines associated with the assigned mandates;
• Ensure quality, consistency and compliance of telecommunication solutions;
• Deploy and maintain LAN and WAN solutions;
• Collaborate in the analysis of operational reports and the updating of required registers;
• Participate in the changes and production of telecommunication infrastructures and services;
• Implement guiding principles related to the design, deployment and support of telecommunications technologies;
• Comply with standards, constraints and operating rules applicable to the fields of information technology, telecommunications and security;
• Transfer knowledge to designated resources in accordance with established requirements;
• Participate in follow-up meetings and communicate the progress of the work, the issues and possible solutions;
• Carry out any other related activity, study or mandate within his/her expertise;
• Produce technology impact analyses;
• Perform proofs of concept and write technical documentation for configuration;
• Prepare presentations for workshops;
• Develop implementation strategies and test plans;
• Design cost grids;
• Write executive summaries for management;
• Develop solution deployment plans;
• Produce presentations, reports, technical or decision-making documents;
• Provide any required documentation related to the responsibilities and mandates assigned.

The profile you are looking for is as follows:

• Hold an undergraduate degree (BA) in computer science, information systems, software development or an equivalent field;
• Have at least ten (10) years of experience in information technology, including at least five years as a network and telecommunications analysis consultant;
• Demonstrate experience in at least five (5) of the following areas: LAN and WAN networks, network protocols and standards, IP telephony, telecommunications methods and standards, network management in a cloud environment, ideally Microsoft Azure, IT security, security technologies (firewalls, intrusion prevention and detection systems), ITIL V3 standard, ISO 27001 or equivalent, auditing and monitoring, business continuity;
• Have hands‑on experience in large‑scale network and telecommunications mandates;
• Knowledge of the technological issues associated with cloud computing solutions (an asset);
• Have completed a minimum twelve-month mandate within a government or para‑governmental organization (an asset);
• Cisco CCNP, CCNA, CCIE certification, or equivalent certification from another manufacturer (an asset).