RQ11426 - Technology Architect - Senior

Maarut•Toronto, ON

About The Position

This role involves collaborating with a Network Designer to deploy Next Generation LAN and WAN solutions to MOH PSAP locations. The Technology Architect will be responsible for producing SD-WAN configurations, high-level and low-level network designs, and configuring various network devices including switches, routers, and firewalls. Key tasks include implementing dynamic routing protocols, performing physical installations, developing firewall policies, testing configurations, troubleshooting network issues, and implementing QoS policies. The role also requires deploying configurations in a network inventory database, assisting with facility remediation, configuring Palo Alto Cloud logging, and maintaining the network environment during the pilot phase. Additionally, the architect will contribute to configuration management automation initiatives, configure Aruba Clear Pass, install and configure OOB management firewalls, and perform other project-related duties.

Requirements

Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama, installation, configuration, daily operation
Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) implementation, configuration, migration, strong troubleshooting experience
Strong knowledge IP communication and routing is required (OSPF, BGP).
VMware, strong knowledge of networking operation
Expert level IP routing and L2 in datacenter using Cisco 9K switches
Strong VoIP experience, implementing QoS for enterprise voice.
Fluent with both Windows and Unix OS Administration
IPv6 experience
Configuration management of networking devices using automation tools (Jenkins/Ansible) and API scripting
Docker Containers
Ansible Tower
ELK/Elastiflow Stacks
Netbox
VMware ESXi networking, vDS, clustering and high availability in virtualized environments
Windows Active Directory, LDAP, DNS (Infoblox or similar)
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager implementation/configuration experience
Knowledge and experience with Palo Alto technologies (Panorama, XDR).
Experience with the projects related to 24x7 critical environments and operations
Ability work in agile dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.
Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Strong customer service orientation with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Related degree in computer science or electrical engineering and/or seven to ten years equivalent network engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Work in collaboration with Network Designer to roll out Next Generation LAN and WAN to MOH PSAP locations.
Produce SD-WAN configuration (policy, template development) as per MOH design.
Produce high-level and low-level network design (design workbooks).
Configure switches, routers, firewalls as per the network design.
Configure dynamic routing protocols (BGP/OSPF) on both SD-WAN and Firewall devices.
Perform physical Install of SD-WAN routers, LAN Switches, HA Firewalls.
Develop and apply Firewall policies.
Develop Centralized and Localized policies for traffic and App-Aware routing.
Test configurations and troubleshot network issues.
Implement QoS policies for the Next Gen LAN and WAN.
Deploy configurations in network inventory DB.
Work with facility SME/Cable Designer to assist with facility remediation.
Develop and Configure Palo Alto Cloud logging.
Maintain and support the network environment during Pilot phase of the project.
Assist in configuration management automation initiative using Ansible and other tools.
Configure Aruba Clear Pass as Identity management solution.
Install and configure OOB management Firewalls across PSAP locations.
Perform other project related duties as required.