Network Analyst Intermediate to Senior (12 month Contract)

  • Contract

Company Description

We’re embarking on something BIG... 

Central 1 is the partner of choice for financial, digital banking and payment products and services – fueling the success of businesses across Canada. With $16.9 billion in assets, we leverage our scale, strength and expertise to power progress for more than 225 credit unions and other financial institutions, enhancing the financial well-being of more than five million customers from coast to coast. For more information, visit Central1.com.

Job Description

We are looking for a new network analyst to help us provide services to credit union members across Canada.  You will aid in the design and implementation of complex IT systems connecting our data centers to third party clients or to the cloud.  You will be working with a great team of network analysts and have a seasoned network architect and senior engineer to lean on. 

What you will be doing: 

  • Implementing new IT solutions using public cloud providers 
  • Designing and implementing IT network systems of moderate complexity
  • Planning and testing rollout of new network hardware and system releases 
  • Developing comprehensive operational procedures for on-going support, change management, incident and problem management. 
  • Script, automate and test network routine network changes. 
  • Provide support for cloud based workloads and capacity planning, process and resource analyses of the network 
  • Creating and maintains documentation for existing and new network systems using detailed diagrams 
  • Providing 7x24 on-call support in a customer centric environment and resolving the more complex problems, including the resolution of moderately complex interconnection issues with external service providers, or escalating to Network Architects. 
  • Monitoring health and performance of key network systems on a daily basis 
  • Monitoring security forums and vendor mailing lists, making sure all network systems are up to date with patches and not vulnerable to attacks. 
  • Performing considerably complex troubleshooting of network systems in collaboration with other teams. 
  • Participating in various projects as a technical resource. 
  • Maintaining current knowledge of Central 1’s IT infrastructure and operations 

Qualifications

4+years relevant experience in in network support preferably with related network certifications.  ACCNA or CCNP (preferred) certification is an asset. 

You have worked in a large corporate IT environment and developed a thorough understanding of IT operations.  You will have extensive experience with VPN IPSEC and TCP/IP.  We use a lot of command line to configure the network.  Network automation and scripting experience would be valuable to us.  Some things we do here: 

  • Core Cisco routing and switching (802.1Q VLAN, QoS, HSRP, OSPF, BGP) configuration and support. 
  • Cisco Unified Computing 
  • Firewall implementation, configuration and support (Cisco ASA and Palo Alto) 
  • Load balancing configuration and support (F5 Big IP) 
  • Network traffic analysis and troubleshooting 
  • Communication infrastructures, VPN (Global Protect), MPLS etc. 
  • Supporting a mixed Linux/Windows virtualized server environment.  
  • Experience supporting voice related technologies including voice mail systems, VOIP/IP PBX, SBC, conferencing and IVR systems is an asset (Cisco Unified Communications or Skype for Business / Micrososft Teams) 

Nice to have skills or experience: 

  • Software defined networking 
  • Network automation 
  • Scripting 
  • Experience designing and implementing data center networks 
  • AWS certifications or experience 

You must have strong analytical, problem solving, organizational and time management skills. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with technical teams and other co-workers, work to schedules, and adapt easily to changing priorities and business needs. Ability to effectively liaise with external service providers in the resolution of moderately complex interconnection issues. Provides technical guidance and works on multiple projects in team environment. 

Additional Information

As much as we believe in working hard, we also believe in personal growth and taking time for ourselves.

Our total rewards package goes beyond what goes into your credit union account. We have a comprehensive compensation structure consisting of a competitive base salary and individual and company-wide annual incentive, matched contributions for your RRSP and a top-notch benefits plan. 

Beyond the numbers, we think about you as a person, offering work-life flexibility, an on-site gym, career development opportunities and a day off to volunteer in your community.

Central 1 is committed to diversity and inclusion. If you have a request for an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Incumbent may be required to work non-standard business hours and provide pre-scheduled after-hours support. Must complete assignments within assigned timeframes, sometimes requiring the need to work beyond the normal end of the day. The work often requires the incumbent to be seated but some activities require physical exertion. Frequent visual attention is required.

May be required to participate in 24x7 on call responsibilities.

Reporting to: Infrastructure Manager
Grade:  D1

Location: Vancouver


*Unsolicited resumes from vendors will not be accepted for this or any position at Central 1*
**If you have issues or questions about the application process, please email [email protected] with a description of your problem**