Network Analyst

Victoria, BC

As a Network Analyst II you will be part of dynamic team that is responsible for the Network Reliability and Assurance of Shaw’s Core Network Infrastructure. You will be working collaboratively in fast pace, high stress environment to adhere to established Service Level agreements for internal and external stake holders.

A typical day

This role is responsible for the restoration of services arising from fault situations, proactive monitoring of the Core network, and successful deployment/provisioning of network elements.

Your key accountabilities:

Perform all technical and administrative tasks to ensure network availability is successfully maintained at its highest levels, via incident and problem resolution.
Monitor and function as an Incident Responder of the Core Network 24/7 (The work shifts include days, nights, and weekends.)
Lead network incident management activities, ensuring restoration in line with established service level agreements.
Maintain overall network health for the Shaw Optical Transport, IP Core and switched packet infrastructure.
Develop, document, and communicate Network Operations best practices & standards.
Provide reports on status, fault management and utilization of the network.
Work alongside Network Architects to assure standardization and reliability of core network environments.
Initiate vendors and troubleshoot with carriers as required.
Promote and represent Shaw in a positive and professional manner.

Your skills/experience

Degree or Diploma in a wireless, telecommunications and/or data communications discipline.
Must be certified in CCNA or CCNP Routing & Switching. Service Provider specialty would be considered an asset.
Minimum 1 year of complimenting experience in Transport Network Engineering and/or Network Operations
Knowledge of SONET, DWDM/CWDM transport technologies is considered an asset.
Proficient knowledge of IP Transport, MPLS design and operations.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Dedicated to exceptional customer service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.
Ability to be creative, challenge and demonstrate initiative to generate improvements and foster positive outcomes.
Must possess strong client relations skills and ability to provide strong technical support via telephone/ email.
Experience in Python or other scripting/programming languages is considered an asset.

Other details

This position requires the successful completion of a criminal and credit background check
This role is not location-specific.
Where are you hiring? Non-location specific, Calgary & Edmonton preferred.
Is travel required? No.

Posting closing date:

December 5, 2022

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