Network Analyst Ii

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TRIUMF

, Canada's particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded, not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation.

Our mission is to serve as Canada’s particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology, both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines, from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all.

TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives, we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world.

Join our dynamic team at TRIUMF, where innovation meets excellence As an integral member of our Information Systems & Technology Department, you'll spearhead the optimization of our computing facilities. We're seeking a talented Network Analyst II to not only implement but also elevate our networking infrastructure to unprecedented heights.

Your role is critical: you'll craft, support, and meticulously document a cutting-edge networking environment. From on-premise to cloud-based resources, your expertise will ensure that TRIUMF stakeholders navigate a seamless, secure, and efficient digital landscape.
- RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Collaborates with the Group Lead, Network Services and external network support consultants to design solutions for existing complex or organization-wide networking systems;
- Assesses and helps to address facilities' bandwidth requirements, system interdependencies, and network performance
- Collaborates with others within and across units to problem-solve technical issues;
- Resolves complex system-related failures;
- Installs, configures and maintains network components, and coordinates efforts related to these activities
- Analyzes networking and cybersecurity requirements and develops processes and procedures to ensure smooth and scalable network operations;
- Participates in defining disaster recovery plans (DRP) and business continuity plans (BCP) and the development and execution of network test plans.
- Ensure change management procedures are followed for anticipated changes to networking systems
- Develops and advises on major network projects and project statuses; Leads major network implementation projects;
- Contributes as a senior resource to network design, architecture and lifecycle planning exercises;
- Collaborates with team members on the evaluation of future technologies and makes recommendations for networking system and solution upgrades
- Provides technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members
- Develops methodologies for improving procedures and coordinating system implementation and documentation;
- Installs, configures, tests, and deploys network devices such as Firewalls, Routers, Switches, and Wireless Infrastructure according to a plan developed with the Group Lead, Network Services
- Participates in the CANARIE Joint Security Project activities as directed by the Group Lead, Network Services and the Group Lead, Cybersecurity
- Monitors and reports on Cyber Security incidents and threats by periodically reviewing system logs and other reporting and analytics troves;
- Develops and maintains appropriate documentation on network topology and design, as well as the deployment and configuration of network devices;
- Keeps knowledge of network hardware and related solutions up to date and uses it to inform and influence TRIUMF standards
- Communicates and provides specialist advice to operating staff and client departments within TRIUMF to identify their computing needs and to provide practical solutions;
- Maintains appropriate professional designations and up-to-date knowledge of current networking standards, systems and tools.
- Provide emergency after-hours support on a rotational basis
- Performs other duties as required

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

- Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing and managing DDI (DNS, DHCP & IPAM) solutions at an enterprise level;
- Firewall configuration including port management, VLAN and VPN, IPV4 and IPV6, DNS, DHCP and related protocols and technologies.
- Experience implementing 802.1X Network Access Control (NAC), or similar technologies
- Demonstrated experience managing high-security network environments required; Experience with implementing architectures in compliance and adherence to security requirements such as PCI-DSS, SOC2, ISO 27001, or other frameworks desirable;
- Experience designing and analyzing WiFi infrastructure requirements a plus;
- Experience with managing HPC, AV and/or Telephony QoS requirements a plus;
- Experience implementing and managing next-gen firewalls (NGFW) a plus;
- Familiarity with AI-based network analysis, intrusion prevention and