Intermediate Network Analyst to lead the ongoing development and sustainment of the client's IT networking infrastructure- SPS00249

S.i. Systems public sector client is looking for an Intermediate Network Analyst to lead the ongoing development and sustainment of our IT networking infrastructure- SPS00249

Permanent position. Onsite 5 days'/ week in Surrey, BC.

Must Haves:

• 4 years' experience as a Network Analyst
• Experience with current networking technologies and trends with in-depth knowledge of Cisco network technologies including switches, QoS, Wi-Fi and VoIP
• Experience to developing standards and best practices
• Proficient in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g., Cisco DNA Center, Wireshark, SolarWinds).
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related field

Nice to haves:

• CCN/CCNP certification
• Experience with Microsoft Azure networking components (VNets, Peering, NSGs, VPN Gateways, and ExpressRoute)

Responsibilities:

• Focus areas include equipment evaluation and provisioning, SOP development, network design, performance monitoring and tuning, and working with various IT teams and vendors to maintain overall Infrastructure health in accordance with established IT policies and procedures.
• Provide operational support for a variety of communication systems including wired and wireless technologies.
• Respond to and resolve communications issues, including hardware failures, network outages, and system errors.
• Research, evaluate, and implement new technologies and diagnostic tools.
• Provide troubleshooting support and guidance to IT staff and end-users.
• Work with various stakeholders to recommend, design, testing, and implement system upgrades and improvements to existing systems and processes.
• Analyze data and metrics to identify bottlenecks, vulnerabilities, and areas for improvement.
• Implement and enforce security measures and best practices to protect the organization from threats and vulnerabilities.
• Perform monitoring and maintenance activities in accordance with established IT policies and procedures.
• Preparing and maintaining technical and user documentation including system documentation and SOPs required to support police operations.
• Act as a resource and escalation point for junior staff.