Description

Job Description:
A Network Analyst, reporting to the NetOps Team Lead, is required for the following:

  • Network review and Redesign of Core and Edge infrastructure to simply support, improve performance, and decommission aging hardware
  • Migration to Cisco Catalyst / DNA Center for Wireless monitoring and management
  •  Tier 3 assistance for complex problems the operation team are working through
  • Transition Cisco ASA Firewalls to the Cisco Secure Firewall platform (formerly FTD, managed using FMC)
  • Will assist the Protected Services Unit with duties as required

Duties:

  • The candidate will be responsible for implementing, modernizing, managing and supporting our network infrastructure, along with proactive monitoring, analysis and reporting.
  • Achieve a high availability IT network infrastructure and IT network services, in accordance with the government of Alberta, Technology Services, Service Level Agreements.
  • Hands-on implementation, upgrading, trouble-shooting of network software and hardware infrastructure.
  • Manage and prioritize workload. Check and balance the workload against the team requirements, to result in a service delivery model characterized by cross-training, workload sharing and collaborative team effort.
  • Effective teamwork and proficient communication with team members and supported ministries.
  • Lead and/or participate in networking projects, and plan, design, implement, support and document best practices.
  • Participate and contribute to cross-function IT projects by providing technical IT networking know-how and expertise.
  •  Perform problem diagnosis, troubleshooting and resolution.
  • Plan for software and hardware upgrades and/or migrations.
  • Develop and maintain documentation.
  • Develop network related procedures.
  • Provide cross training and knowledge transfer to team members.

Equipment requirements:

  • GoA will supply laptop or desktop
  • Work must be done from within Edmonton, Alberta, due to network and data security issues.
  • Resource would mainly work onsite, though may be able to work remotely on occasion.
  • The Supplier shall, prior to commencement of the Services, provide the Province, on its request and at no cost to the Province, with criminal record checks.

Mandatory Training Courses:

  • Once hired the resource will be required to complete all mandatory training which includes but not limited to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Security awareness training. There may also be some optional courses as well.
  • Anticipated Interviews dates
  • will be held between February 7-8, 2024
  • Refer to the Job Posting attachments for the proposed form of contract applicable to this Contingent Resource Request
  • Scoring Methodology:
  • Financial/Pricing: 20%
  • Resource Qualifications: 20%
  • Interview Process: 60%

Must Have /Education

  • Bachelor Degree - IT, CS, Math or Engineering - Yes

Professional Licenses/Certification

  • CCNA - Yes

Technical Skills

  • ipv6 - Yes

Work Experience

  • Experience - 802.11 Wireless Networks - Duration : 5 years
  • Experience - Cisco layer 1-3 - Duration : 5 years
  • Experience - Cisco OTV - Duration : 5 years
  • Experience - Documentation - Duration : 5 years
  • Experience - Microsoft Windows - Duration : 5 years
  • Experience - QOS - Duration : 5 years
  • Experience - Technical Troubleshooting - Duration :5 years

Nice to Have

  • Travel/Flexible Schedule
  • Flexible Schedule - Evenings/Weekends/Block Time - Yes

Work Experience:

  • Experience - Alberta SuperNet - Points & Duration : and 5 years
  • Experience - BGP, OSPF, EIGRP - Points & Duration : and 5 years
  • Experience - Cisco Identity Services Engine (Client) - Points & Duration : and 5 years
  • Experience - Cisco OTV and deployment VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager (SRM) - Points & Duration : and 5 years
  • Experience - Date Centre Core Network - Points & Duration : and 5 years
  • Experience - Emerging Technologies - Points & Duration : and 5 years
  • Experience - Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy - Points & Duration : and 5 years
  • Experience - Individual/Team - Points
  • Experience - IPV6 - Points & Duration :and 5 years
  • Experience - MPLS and VPLS - Points & Duration : and 5 years
  • Experience - Project Management - Points & Duration : and 5 years
  • Experience - Public Sector/GOA Domain - Duration : 5 years
  • Experience - Public Sector - Duration : 5 years
  • Experience - SLAs - Points & Duration : and 5 years
  • Experience - Wireless WAN - Points & Duration : and 5 years


 

Education

Any Graduate