Job Description

Technical Designer – Infrastructure and Networking

Permanent Position

Information Technology Department

Competition No. C104322 TEDE (E)

Reporting to the Manager Infrastructure and Security, this position is responsible for the following:

• Develop proposed architectures in keeping with corporate objectives, standards, strategies, and goals
• Ensure IT infrastructure and networking  policies, procedures and standards to be implemented and followed for enterprise solutions
• Produce and maintain architectural documentation and diagrams in keeping with corporate objectives, standards, strategies and goals
• Provide new product ideas – innovations, recommendations on new and emerging technologies, existing infrastructure, technology prototypes and process improvements
• Work with other Technical Designers to ensure Infrastructure, Security, Application and Data standards and industry best practices are followed
• Manage network hardware and equipment including routers, switches, wireless , WAF, VPN, NAC and firewalls and IPS/IDS
• Design and maintain backup and recovery solutions, perform disaster recovery planning processes, execution and testing
• Manage Active Directory and O365 architecture design, implementation and best practices
• Work independently, prioritize and multitask in a dynamic environment, adapt quickly to change and manages multiple projects simultaneously
• Work with third party vendors to develop solutions that meet the technical, functional and business requirements outlined by the Infrastructure and Security team­
• Action change management documentation
• Participate in on-call support

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Two (2) to three (3) year post-secondary diploma in computer studies or Computer Science
• Minimum seven (7) years Information technology field
• Minimum five (5) years experience in coordinating and/or supervising IT projects
• In-depth understanding of network and wireless architecture, implementation strategies and security best practices
• In-depth understanding of storage architecture design techniques, theories, principles and practices
• Experience with virtualization technologies and disaster recovery planning, processes, execution and testing
• Experience with network security solutions, such as firewalls, VPN gateways , NAC  and intrusion detection systems
• Experience with Cisco security line of products or other vendor equivalencies
• Experience with system integration, system planning, security and software management best practices
• Experience with Active Directory design, implementation and best practices
• Experience and knowledge of standard business solutions, software, hardware and database systems
• Experience with development of application, data, network and infrastructure architecture deliverables
• Experience with backup and restore technologies
• Knowledge of Microsoft O365 architecture and security and hybrid email environments
• Project Management skills is a definite asset
• Cisco certification(s) is a definite asset
• Work with 3rd party vendors to develop solutions that meet the technical, functional and business requirements outlined by the Infrastructure and Security team
• Strong Written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Proven analytical, creative problem solving and collaborative decision making abilities
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, customer service and teambuilding skills
• Mentor and assistance all team members in an effort to foster growth and development

NLC values diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace and strives to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We welcome and encourage applications from under-represented groups such as indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity. If you are a member of an under-represented group, we invite you to self-identify on your cover letter or resume.

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities (differing abilities) are available on request.

Salary:               CG 42: $70,561.40 – $83,155.80

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Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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