LeverageTek is actively seeking a Network Architect and Team Lead for a 10-month term position with its Ottawa-based customer.
Work Location
The successful candidate will be required to work a few days per week on-site at the customer headquarters in Ottawa, ON.
Key Tasks
- Overall responsibility for the security, efficiency, effectiveness, evaluation, utilization, modernization and interoperability of clients, servers, networking, inter/intranet and data communications resources
- Provide leadership and guidance in network design, systems management, solutions architecture and technical support services for the organization’s highly complex inter/intranet work including both local and wide area data communications
- Reporting to the Manager of Network Infrastructure, actively take a leading role in the planning, design, installation, monitoring and maintenance of network infrastructure systems, inter/intranet, networking and data communications systems software, and layered software products and utilities
- Through continuous product research provide technical advice, training, guidance and direction to administrative and internal clients
- Take a leading role in critical and complex intra- and inter-organizational projects requiring very high levels of co-ordination and an extreme breadth of knowledge
- Oversee a team responsible for the ongoing operations of the networks across 3 locations
- Responsible for assigning tasks as required, providing direction on standards and ensuring compliance
Key Qualifications
- Certifications in Network design, security, and specific technologies. Cisco Certified Networking Professional or higher (CCIE, CCDP)
- 8+ years experience with a wide variety of Cisco hardware, IOS, Windows (all versions), TCP/IP, SNMP, Web protocols, Security methods/protocols, WAN technologies, firewalls Routing/Switching techniques
Qualifications
- 4-year degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related discipline
- 8+ years experience as highly developed analytical, problem solving and evaluation skills to understand and determine solutions to complex situations
- 8+ years demonstrated experience planning, organizational, and project management skills to effectively utilize both human and information technology resources
- Highly developed verbal and written skills to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical staff and while conducting presentations, meetings and training
- Tact, diplomacy and a client service orientation are needed to obtain/impart all relevant information
- Well developed interpersonal and leadership skills in order to work effectively with a variety of staff, users and suppliers
About LeverageTek IT Solutions
Thank you for taking the time to apply! Since our company’s inception in March 2003, LeverageTek IT Solutions has worked resolutely to become one of the industry’s most recognized and trusted suppliers of technology staffing and business consulting services. With hundreds of successful engagements to our credit with many of Canada’s leading public and private sector organizations, we are the experts in identifying, deploying, and supporting IT and business talent on a contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent basis. We work with customers across all sectors including academia, aerospace, aviation, finance, government, health care, high tech, military, not-for-profit, and more.
Our responsive service and ability to deliver the right fit, on time and within budget, typically leads to repeat engagements and a long-standing relationship.
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.