Network Systems Engineer

Hiboo Networks Inc., is a new telecommunications company in the Ottawa-Gatineau region that is wholly owned by Hydro Ottawa Holdings Inc.

Hiboo Networks Inc is passionate and excited to provide high-quality and high-speed fibre optic network solutions and internet services to Businesses in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Our fast, high-capacity and highly-secure connectivity solutions built on state of the art technology, will deliver the low latency and high reliability network services that the business community increasingly requires to support the region’s global leadership and international growth and success.

Imagine working for a new exciting company, where employees have a chance to make a difference, be innovative and contribute to the success of the organization.

Hiboo Networks Inc. is currently searching for a talented individual to join our team as a Network Systems Engineer. This position will be responsible for building and maintaining the company’s Service Provider Network technology stack across Routing, Switching, Access Network, Security, DDI and its future evolution across SDN/NFV to deliver its key features and offerings in the market.

The successful candidate will be highly interested in Service Provider Networks / Data Centre technologies alike and want to help drive the software-defined and NFV roadmap and adoption within a service provider network.

What You Will Do

Lead, manage, support, and maintain the overall network design, configuration and day to day operations in collaboration with the Senior Network Architect & Network Operations
Support the core, access and customer networks in collaboration with internal (Security, Architecture, and Sales) as well as external partners (customers, vendors, service providers)
Lead equipment engineering responsibilities for network devices and customer premise equipment
Manage the IP address design and assignment for network and customers
Provide advanced level, support, to the NOC for service provisioning as well as operational incidents and outage management
Promote and fully participate in key Service Management processes of Incident, Problem, Change, Configuration, Capacity and Service Level Management
Document and create processes that simplify service implementation and troubleshooting
Manage the overall SNMP and Monitoring architecture
Assist with ongoing security posture and capacity planning of the network
Assist go-to-market team for new product introduction, assisting with estimation of operational implications of new platforms, features and functionality
Maintain overall cost to serve efficiency of the company’s offerings
Provide input and make recommendations on new technologies to enhance business

Evolve technology to improve overall network performance while reducing recurring cost
Train others on new platform test procedures as required

As you will be involved in the initial buildout of this greenfield network, under the direction of the Senior Network Architect and Network Security Architect you additionally will:

Support the vendors in the integration between Network (Routers, Switches, Optical/DWDM), DDI elements of the network, and Security (FW, DDOS, SIEM, and IDAM) policies
Manage the creation and testing of all methods, procedures, and service configuration templates for product offerings
Validate the vendor specification, configuration and setting up test requirements for each equipment in the technology stack
Manage end-to-end use-cases and lead testing activities
Act as the Technical interface between network equipment vendors and NOC to ensure end to end integration testing is inclusive of Service Assurance and monitoring

What You Need to Have – Skills and Qualifications

· A Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or another related discipline

· A minimum of Juniper Associate Certification (JNCIA) with demonstrated enrollment into JNCIS-SP certification.

· Preferred (7+) years of hands-on technical working experience with leading equipment manufacturer (e.g. Nokia, Ciena, Cisco, Juniper, Adva, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Infoblox and Bluecat) at a service provider or enterprise level capacity

· Solid understanding of various network topologies and architectures- specifically Service Provider ISP and Carrier Ethernet

· Knowledge of Routing, Switching & Data Center protocols and spine-leaf architecture.

· Knowledge & experience of analyzing packet captures & Protocol analysis and proficiency with tools to collect network statistics utilizing protocols (SNMP, NetFlow, etc…)

· Working knowledge of 802.1x, firewalls, security policies, access lists

· Understanding concepts behind OSI, MEF2.0/Carrier ETH, LAN, WAN, DWDM, and XGS PON, and the ability to trouble shoot

· Working knowledge of web applications firewalls, load balancers and proxies.

· Experience with risk-free software upgrades and device maintenance

*This position is expected to be a part of the teams’ rotational on-call duties and, when required, be a part of after-hours project deployments in the evenings or weekends.

What’s Nice to Have

· Juniper Specialist level, Service Provider certification (JNCIS-SP)

· Certifications in Optical Networking with vendors such as Adva, Ciena, Nokia

· Other industry certifications in Networking, Cloud, Data Center, Security

· Previous outside/technician experience

· Adaptable, adjusts and responds to change, can pivot and prioritize

· Commitment to quality and excellence

· Entrepreneurial spirit, is innovative, challenges the status quo and can take risks

· Motivated to “hit the ground running”, a self-starter who can take initiative

· Integrity, is trustworthy, fulfills commitments and does what is right

· Collaboration skills, a team player who loves working with others and sharing ideas

· Provides “best in class” customer service

Experience in a start-up organization and/or the IT/telecommunications industry is an asset

· Bilingual and the ability to effectively communicate to business leaders in both English and French is an asset

Why should you join the Hiboo team?

· Compensation and Incentive Program

· Benefits and RRSP Matching Program

· Generous Paid Leave

· Employee Referral Bonus

· Wellness Reimbursement Program

· Home Office Reimbursement Program

· Cell Phone Reimbursement Program

· Employee Assistance Program

· Professional Development

As we build our team, the health, safety and well-being of our employees is our top priority.

Hiboo offers employees flexible work arrangements however, this position is located in Ottawa, and face-to-face meetings with the team will be required. We value the innovation and teamwork that happens when employees come together and are committed to establishing a dynamic workforce that reflects the community it serves. We are stronger together!

Hiboo Networks Inc. is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities and invite you to contact us if you have questions regarding accessibility or accommodation.

If you are looking to join a new dynamic organization that values entrepreneurial thinking, excellence, innovation, integrity, teamwork and best in class service, we want to meet you!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Casual dress
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Flextime
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care
Wellness program
Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Ottawa-Gatineau, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

Technical Engineering: 7 years (preferred)
working with equipment manufacturers: 7 years (preferred)
working with Nokia,Ciena,Cisco,Juniper,Adva,Palo Alto: 7 years (preferred)
Routing, Switching & Data Center protocols: 5 years (preferred)
Network topologies & architectures & Service Provider ISP: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Juniper Associate Certification (JNCIA) (preferred)
Optical Networking/Cloud/Data Center/Security certification (preferred)

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