Senior Network Engineer to lead and coordinate the maintenance of complex data or voice network hardware and systems for a professional services client

Description du poste

Our valued professional services client is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to lead and coordinate the maintenance of complex data or voice network hardware and systems!

Initial 6-month contract with possibility of extension. % on-site in Longueil, QC - occasional travel may be required.

As the successful candidate, you will design, support, coordinate, control and operate internal data or specialized components of a network including Local Area Networks (LANs), Wireless Networks (WLANs), and voice systems by conducting such activities as planning, configuring, testing, maintaining, troubleshooting and tuning network infrastructure which might include routers, switches, and network security devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the maintenance of complex data or voice network hardware and systems; investigate and resolve network and hardware matters of significance; research, analyze, isolate and resolve errors; assess and update older networks as needed and in accordance with specified plans.
• Provide technical leadership on data or voice networks for internal and/or external customers; answers technical questions; recommends and implements an approved course of action.
• Provide technical leadership for data or voice network problem escalation and resolution.
• Design, install, and maintain network facilities, including hardware, software, and system data for small to large sized networks.
• Install network applications on network servers or voice equipment; maintains, tests, researches and resolves problems.
• Determine appropriate standard testing routines or scripts; may test various voice or data equipment such as routers, switches, or network security devices.
• Design, implement, and maintain various networks such as LAN, WLAN, and voice systems in accordance with specified requirements. Prepare data or voice network diagrams and drawings to document and assist in communicating current operational status of networks.
• Perform or direct actions of others in data or voice network configurations and configuration changes of various voice or data equipment such as routers, switches, network security devices, etc. to enhance performance.
• Provide leadership and technical work guidance to less experienced personnel.
• Prepare large-scale proposal documentation and information to meet customer requirements. Prepare complex cost analyses and vendor comparisons to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations, and measures feasibility of various approaches.

Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer supporting data, voice or video networks, primarily with Cisco products
• Experience working with local area network systems and technical infrastructure communication issues (e.g. LAN, WLAN, Voice systems)
• Ability to pass a Government of Canada controlled goods clearance/background check
• SME level Experience working with network systems and networking principles, data, voice or video
• SME level Experience working with network software and hardware, data, voice or video
• Experience working with multiple technical platforms (e.g., two-tiered client-server, three-tiered client-server)