IT Network Specialist

Brock Solutions is an innovative engineering solutions and professional services company specializing in the design, build and implementation of real-time operational solutions for broad based industrial/manufacturing and transportation/logistics organizations globally. Some interesting areas we are exploring include industrial automation, machine learning, IIOT, cyber security, AI, robotics, and other technologies. With approximately 700 employees globally, Brock Solutions is a privately held, employee owned organization with over 30 years in the real-time operational solutions space.
As Brock Solutions continues to grow and respond to the on-going requirements of major clients, we need to add talent to our base of outstanding professionals. We are currently seeking a Network Specialist to join our team of experienced professionals located at our office in Kitchener, ON.
Employee-owned company with profit sharing, comprehensive benefits, company events and charitable initiatives, a diverse workplace, BBQs and Lunch & Learns, Sport teams, Group fitness initiatives, and a “We win as a team” culture are just some of the reasons our employees love working at Brock Brock Solutions offers a flexible work environment that includes a combination of at home, in the office, and on-site options such that individuals can balance work and life. In the end, the intent is to enable you and your team to work effectively and collaboratively to produce results that matter.

Why Work at Brock?
- Competitive compensation package
- Profit sharing
- Extended Health benefits
- Continuous career growth
- Mentorship program
- Flexible working hours
- Company events and celebrations
- Travel opportunities

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide day to day support of network operations across environment that includes multiple branch offices and cloud
- Oversee and analyze network function, capacity, and health
- Plan and recommend designs to continuously improve the existing network environment, in collaboration with stakeholder groups
- Implement networking best practices and standards throughout the infrastructure, with a focus on documentation
- Work in hybrid scenario with combination of remote and in-office activities, with occasional travel in Canada and US
- Work after hours for maintenance, implementations, and On-Call emergencies
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Required:

- University degree/college diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- 3+ years of relevant experience with VMware networking (NSX), VLANs, VXLANs
- Strong understanding of L2 and L3 networks with experience troubleshooting network equipment and clients through all 7 layers
- Proficient with Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama
- Experience with MPLS, site-to-site (IPSEC) VPN, and branch office connectivity
- Proven working knowledge with protocols - BGP, OSPF, Spanning-Tree, HSRP and VRRP or VLT
- Detail-oriented personality with ability to multi-task efficiently
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Ability to communicate with both non-technical and technically adept personnel clearly and efficiently
- Strong desire to learn and use new technology within industry best practices

**Preferred Experience**:

- Emphasis on Dell and Cisco enterprise network technologies
- VMware Products (vCenter, vSphere ESXi, vRl, vRealize Suite)
- Data Center LAN technologies (fabric switching, load balancing, DNS/DHCP, zoning and segmentation)
- Proficient with network troubleshooting and security tools (WireShark, nmap, Metasploit)
- Industry recognized certifications are an asset (CCNA, VCTA-NV, MCSA, VCP)

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