Senior Network Management Systems Consultant

Language required: EnglishHours per week: 37.5Work arrangement: Hybrid – Onsite 4 days per week in Ottawa, remote on WednesdaysTravel: Occasional travel may be requiredContract duration: 12 months About the Role: As a Senior Network Management Systems Consultant, you will play a key role in the detailed technical design of OSS/NMS capabilities supporting the Lightspeed LEO network. This is a highly technical, hands‑on role focused on designing YANG models for configuration and notifications, building automation workflows, and defining telemetry and monitoring requirements to enhance operational visibility and service assurance. You will create interface specifications, data models, and validation criteria, while collaborating with senior team members and coordinating integrations with third‑party vendors to ensure compliance with network standards, performance requirements, and operational needs. Required Qualifications & Technical Skills: Security clearance: Government of Canada Secret (GCP) and Controlled Goods 6 to 10 years of experience in a similar role Strong knowledge of Layer 2 / Layer 3 networking protocols Expertise in YANG modeling, gRPC, gNMI, gNOI, gNSI Experience designing network management systems using L2/L3 protocols Programming skills in modern C++ (C++14), Go, and/or Python 3.x Experience with TDD and BDD testing methodologies Development on Linux, using containers and Kubernetes orchestration in cloud environments Knowledge of data formats and standards: Protocol Buffers (Protobuf), XML, JSON (IETF), Jinja2 templating Experience with NMS/OSS platforms such as Netcracker Digital OSS, ONAP, Ciena Blue Planet, or Amdocs Network Protocols & Standards Layer 3: IP, MPLS, SR‑MPLS Layer 2: Ethernet, VLAN, STP, LACP Standards: MEF, TMF Objectives & Deliverables Design and deploy real‑time network monitoring solutions, including continuous telemetry, event/alert pipelines, correlation logic, and operational dashboards Develop and maintain service provisioning automation, validation, rollback, and compliance verification using Python or Go, fully integrated into CI/CD pipelines Create automated scripts and tools to validate NMS/EMS functionality, including incident management, performance monitoring, topology synchronization, and activation workflows Ensure seamless OSS/NMS integration with existing systems and work closely with vendors to ensure standards compliance Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation, including OSS/NMS requirements, configurations, operational processes, and runbooks Apply OSS security best practices, including gNSI, authentication and authorization, secrets management, certificates, RBAC, auditing, and data protection Key Responsibilities Actively contribute to the technical design of network management systems and service automation Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to meet standards and performance objectives Review and approve design documents, strategies, test plans, and automation scripts Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to OSS/NMS implementations and network operations Assets Hands‑on experience with gNMI, gNOI, and gNSI Opportunity to work with complementary technologies such as C++ and Python, depending on candidate expertise By submitting your application, you consent to Xideral collecting, using, and retaining your personal information solely for recruitment and selection purposes for this role or similar opportunities aligned with your expertise. Your information will be handled confidentially and in compliance with Quebec’s Law 25. You may request access, correction, or deletion of your data at any time by contacting #J-18808-Ljbffr