Enterprise Network Specialist

Effective January 1st, 2024 the salary range for this position is $2,016.31 to $2,652.00 per week in compliance with OPSEU Unified Bargaining Unit collective agreement provisions. The new rates, effective retroactive to January 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.

Consider this fantastic leadership opportunity with the Ministry of Health, Health Services I&IT Cluster. We are currently looking for a motivated professional with strong knowledge of IT infrastructure and skills to join our team at the Emergency Health I&IT Solutions & Technology Management Branch.

The field of NG911 is constantly evolving, presenting ongoing challenges and opportunities for learning. Professionals who enjoy staying on top of new technologies, standards, and best practices will find this environment engaging and intellectually stimulating.

Join our dynamic team and elevate your career to new heights in the ever-evolving field of network infrastructure We are seeking a technically savvy individual with deep expertise in enterprise network infrastructure and a passion for innovation and problem-solving.

Opportunity Highlights:

•Lead Cutting-Edge Projects: Immerse yourself in the world of Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), from design and implementation to migration, and pave the way for advanced networking solutions.
•Master Network Security: Dive deep into firewall strategies - installation, configuration, and daily operations - to fortify our network defenses.
•Cross-Platform Expertise: Showcase your fluency in both Windows and Unix OS Administration, enhancing our diverse technological environment.
•Expand Your Knowledge: Engage with an array of network control, management, and security protocols to ensure optimal network performance and safety.
•Innovate with SD-WAN Security: Apply best practices to secure SD-WAN connections, ensuring data privacy and protection against the latest cyber threats.
•Cloud Integration: Explore the interaction between SD-WAN and cloud services, enhancing connectivity and cloud capabilities.
•Enhance Service Quality: Develop and implement Quality of Service (QoS) policies, ensuring superior network performance.
•Virtualization and Overlay Networks: Gain expertise in virtualization concepts and overlay network technologies, driving efficiency and innovation.
•Diagnostic Excellence: Utilize advanced network monitoring tools to diagnose and troubleshoot connectivity issues, ensuring seamless network performance.
•Advanced Routing and Switching: Deepen your understanding of IP routing, Layer 2 technologies in data centers, and IPv6, leveraging Cisco's powerful platforms.
•Automation and Scripting: Elevate your skills in configuration management and automation of networking devices using cutting-edge tools and API scripting.
•Active Directory Management: Enhance your experience with Windows Active Directory, refining our identity and access management practices.
•System Integration Testing: Lead the charge in testing and performance evaluations of integrated, multi-service network systems.
•Future-Ready Technologies: Stay ahead of the curve by understanding current and emerging technologies, applying them to meet infrastructure requirements.
•Incident Management: Strengthen our operations with your knowledge of incident reporting standards and procedures, ensuring network resilience.

We offer a collaborative environment where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. If you're eager to contribute to a team that values knowledge-sharing, continuous learning, and technological advancement, we would love to hear from you. Propel your career forward with us and make a tangible impact on the future of networking

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?In this role you will:

• provide advanced enterprise-wide technical consulting on infrastructure issues across the enterprise
• seek out new technologies; to recommend to design, develop and implement innovative/leading edge solutions that meet the needs of the IT infrastructure of Emergency Health Services
• proactively lead efforts to improve the reliability and quality of network and telecommunication services
• develop, implement and coordinate incident reporting standards and procedures to ensure continuity and consistency
• oversees the design, testing and implementation of network and telecommunications applications (e.g., telephony/voice processing) including ongoing support, updates and refreshes
• provide advanced enterprise-wide technical consulting on remote access (SSL & IPSec, VPN), WAN compression devices, site to site VPN connections, firewalls, SDWAN, and emergent Cloud Based network methodologies

How do I qualify?Technical Knowledge:You have:
• technical subject matter expertise in enterprise network infrastructure
• knowledge of networking operations
• experience with Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) design, implementation, and migration
• experience with Firewalls installation, configuration, daily operation
• fluency with both Windows and Unix OS Administration
• working technical knowledge of network control, network management, and security protocols
• knowledge of best practices for securing SD-WAN connections (incl. data privacy, preventing unauthorized access, and protecting against cyber threats)
• knowledge of SD-WAN interactions with cloud services
• knowledge of Quality Of Service (QoS) and configuration of QoS policies
• knowledge of virtualization concepts and overlay network technologies
• proficiency in network monitoring tools and techniques to diagnose and troubleshoot connectivity issues, performance bottlenecks, and other network-related problems
• knowledge of IP routing and L2 in datacenter using Cisco
• experience with IPv6
• experience with OS/Tools; configuration management of networking devices using automation tools and API scripting
• experience with Windows Active Directory
• experience overseeing the testing and performance of integrated, multi-service network systems
• knowledge of current/emerging technology and trends to evaluate application to ministry/government infrastructure requirements
• knowledge of incident reporting standards and procedures to ensure continuity and consistency

Analytical & Strategic Thinking Skills:• you can conduct research into networking issues and products as required
• you can lead enterprise-wide consultations, provide input into technology strategies, and to oversee the planning, development , design and integration of large-scale projects and initiatives
• you can provide advanced consulting and advisory services to identify network/telecommunication technologies which facilitate business practices
• you can provide high level incident situation management
• you can conduct market research, recommend and participate in the development of new emerging technologies for EHS, review current/emerging technology and trends, and to evaluate infrastructure requirements
• you are committed to continuous learning, have willingness to stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices

Consultative, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills:• you can develop business relationships by providing advanced technical expertise to Cluster and Ministry senior management
• you can create presentations, provide technical instruction and/or technical advice, provide recommendations to clients
• you can ensure effective communication for collaborating with different teams, understanding client requirements, and translating technical concepts into understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders
• you can prepare reports and conduct post-mortem evaluations

Project Management Skills:• you have knowledge of project management methodology, analytical tools and processes, tendering process, and contract administration
• you can lead several large scale technical projects across multiple programs and ensure compatibility and proper integration of technologies
• you can provide overall leadership of all technical aspects of large scale infrastructure projects to ensure the design, implementation, and testing phases are executed smoothly and within deadlines

Procurement Skills:• you have knowledge to provide technical expertise in procurement processes, conduct market research, communicate with vendors

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