System Designer (Networking) (T & I) (Telework/Hybrid)

CBC/Radio-Canada • Montreal, QC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Behind the scenes, but ahead of the curve: help us develop the next-generation public service media organization. Technology & Infrastructure (T&I) is the backbone and the future-forward arm of CBC/Radio-Canada. Our purpose is to constantly innovate to evolve and maintain the Corporation’s technology and infrastructure. We are the people that make stuff work. We make connections between media content, systems, people and places. We are the space in between. A place with purpose. CBC/Radio-Canada has always been a highly regarded pioneer of media technology — not just in Canada but around the world. Today, we are transforming ourselves into a modern and agile public service media organization. Technology is the driving force, and we are the team making it happen. This is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines. CBC/Radio-Canada operates one of the world’s leading technology infrastructures and one of the largest private networks, which distributes its content and services exclusively across the country. CBC/Radio-Canada is looking for a hands-on, System Designer in networking to join our Engineering team, to actively take part in projects focused on deploying technology. This is a full-time permanent position, and the successful incumbent would be based in Montreal, working primarily on local projects, with eventual and occasional travel to various other sites nationally.

Requirements

• Knowledge in detailed networking design and implementation.
• Hands-on experience with: Networking technologies and related products from different manufacturers (Cisco, Arista, Fortinet) for data centers, campus networking and different types of network services, automation, network configurations and modifications.
• Hands-on experience with: Complex routing protocols, Wi-Fi systems, authentication tools, WAN technologies, multicast, networking security policies.
• Hands-on experience with: CI/CD pipeline, Ansible, Netbox.
• Basic competencies in: Project Management, specifically with the Agile approach.
• Bilingual communication: Strong and influential verbal and written communication skills in French. English must be functional, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical skills, with an innate ability to think through complex issues and design innovative solutions, as well as digging further into issues, removing roadblocks and presenting solutions for immediate and long term.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with peers.
• Ability to work efficiently on a number of projects at different stages with multiple priorities, never losing sight of the details.
• Ability to adapt to new tools and technologies quickly, all while staying up to date with industry best practices.
• Ability to travel to different CBC locations to assist/lead different phases of projects.

Nice To Haves

• RDMA experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of various Automation and Scripting tools is an asset.
• Professional accreditation: Membership, or eligibility to become a member, of the provincial Engineering Association (PEO, OIQ, … etc) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Create concept designs for review with our business partners and/or peers.
• Participate in the design of innovative, practical solutions to complex problems.
• Regularly meet with peers, project leads and other teams, to confirm requirements, provide analytical data and possible solutions.
• Participate in the scheduling of project activities.
• Prepare schematic, layout drawings and installation instructions.
• Collaborate with project leads on the procurement process, especially for material receiving.
• Actively participate in the implementation phase of the project.
• Verify system performance and participate in deficiencies identification and rectification.
• Work with the project leads to prepare documentation for ongoing operation and maintenance of facilities.

Benefits

• Four weeks of vacation.
• Work from home opportunities.
• Good compensation package.
• Free language classes.
• Opportunities to work with cutting edge technology.
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.
• A creative and dynamic work environment, where your ideas and contributions can be heard, valued and respected.
• A supportive management team committed to upholding the highest standards of diversity and inclusivity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level