Senior Network Specialist

Charter Telecom•North Cowichan, BC

7d•CA$75 - CA$85•Onsite

About The Position

Charter is seeking an experienced Expert / Senior Network Specialist for a 9 month contract. The successful candidate will bring CCNP-level knowledge and advanced hands-on networking experience to support complex enterprise network environments. This role provides senior technical leadership, advanced troubleshooting, implementation support, and deployment expertise. The successful candidate will contribute throughout the delivery lifecycle, from planning and configuration review through installation, turn-up, validation, and operational handoff.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, network operations, infrastructure support, or enterprise network support
CCNP certification or demonstrated CCNP-level capability, with strong hands-on experience configuring, deploying and troubleshooting Cisco enterprise networking equipment
Proven experience working in active construction environments with zero tolerance for safety non-compliance
Hands-on experience installing, racking, powering, configuring and onboarding Cisco core, distribution, and access switches
Experience deploying enterprise wireless access points online, validating RF performance and resolving implementation issues
Familiarity with Cisco ecosystem tools such as BlueCat IPAM and Cisco Spaces
Proficiency using network diagnostic tools including NetAlly or equivalent testers
Ability to create, review and interpret network diagrams, configuration documentation, implementation plans and operational procedures
Must supply personal field tools, appropriate testing equipment, and a suitable laptop for on-site work
Strong knowledge of enterprise routing, switching, wireless, VLANs, spanning tree, high availability, and IP addressing
Ability to independently troubleshoot complex network issues and provide technical guidance during implementations and service transitions

Responsibilities

Lead and execute complex network deployment and modernization activities
Review network designs, implementation plans, configurations, methods of procedure, and rollback plans prior to deployment
Install, rack, power, configure, and onboard Cisco core, distribution, and access switching infrastructure
Perform advanced troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and technical escalation support across routing, switching, wireless, DHCP, DNS, and IP addressing services
Deploy and bring enterprise wireless access points online, validate connectivity and RF performance, and resolve implementation issues
Coordinate network changes, service transitions, and deployment activities with project teams, vendors, contractors, and client stakeholders
Develop and maintain network diagrams, configuration records, implementation documentation, and operational procedures
Perform cabling validation, network turn-ups, post-implementation checks, and service verification
Identify technical risks, dependencies, and potential service impacts, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies
Ensure all activities meet established safety, architecture, configuration, documentation, and quality standards