CTConsultants
Location : Toronto, Ontario
Field : Network Administrator
Position Type : Contract Starting : July 25, 2022
Ending : December 30, 2022
Resources Required : 1
Position Description
IMPORTANT
1. IMS Core experience/knowledge
2. Openstack/Linux system admin
3. Software development experience (Python)
4. Agile methodology
Bilingual is an asset
GTA
At Client, we do more than build world-class networks, develop innovative services and create original multiplatform media content – we’re revolutionizing how Canadians communicate!
We’re looking for strong Openstack/Linux systems administrators with a thirst to learn how to apply your expertise/knowledge to the development and operations of a Mobile Core Network in a Cloud/Virtual environment.
If you’re ready to bring game-changing ideas to life and join a community that values bold ideas, professional growth and employee wellness, we want you on the team.
Client is making unmatched investments in our world-leading broadband fibre and wireless networks because we know they’re the backbone of the products and services our customers love. If you’re excited about transforming the way people connect, our Network team is the right place for you!
The Network team is on a journey to transform how Client delivers the best customer experience with seamless access to a software-driven and cloud-based ecosystem of products, services and content. This transformation is about simplifying, virtualizing and automating the network transport and services to lower costs and increase agility to deploy Client services.
At the heart of our network is the Core Network and Infrastructure teams. Our vision: Be recognized as the Best Wireless Network (Voice and Data) in Canada. Nothing less!
We are a powerful mix of infrastructure, networking, security, storage, cloud computing, software development experts, supported by a crew of scrum masters and senior managers.
Our squad’s mandate is to design, engineer and operate a reliable and highly available virtual IMS Core network infrastructure that is keeping Client’s Wireless and Wireline customers connected across Canada.
If you love…
Learning new technologies, our team is constantly evolving and looking at new technologies to improve our telecom and cloud infrastructures.
Learning about telecom and how to evolve legacy bare-metal telecom network to new virtual telecom network on cloud infrastructure.
Complex problems in a complex network; we support 3G, 4G and now 5G call flows!
Community; ours is awesome. You will interact with SME’s in a complex Agile environment across different domains in wireless network. Work in an open and flexible space (from home and from office) and participate in daily scrums from different projects.
Connecting with people from other fields. You will bridge different business units and collaborate with many teams to provide the best core network services.
And you want to…
Sharpen your skills with the latest technologies, with access to vast resources
Embody and advocate a culture of quality
Paint the path to services implementation through elegant architecture
Contribute to an on-demand and self-serve organisation
Openly expose problems and turn them into learning and team bonding experiences
Put the interest of the team first
..then we want to get to know you!
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Core Network Operations & Support – IMS Squad, the successful candidate will be responsible for provide 3rd level support for the Wireless IMS Core Network.
Key Responsibilities:
Actively contribute to improve and automate the deployment or operations of the telecom applications on cloud/virtual/containerized infrastructure (vIMS), without compromising the security and the reliability
Contribute to the standardization and automation of the infrastructure and its deployments; challenge status quo and drive change initiatives
Support internal teams on technical issues with IMS Core Network Applications or troubleshooting sessions.
Participate, as Core Network SME, in ad-hoc Special Projects with Wireless Technology and Engineering teams for network integrations and launch of new services.
Working hours are generally regular Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm; however evenings and weekends may be required for special events and business requirements (on-call rotation).
We are seeking:
3+ years of technical operation experience as an advanced Linux Systems Administrator.
Strong technical or operation experience in Openstack or Cloud infrastructure administration
Familiar with devops methodologies and technologies
Strong aptitude to recognize opportunities for improvement in day-to-day work and take appropriate actions
High attention to detail and strong packet-level troubleshooting abilities are strong-asset must for this role.
Experience with common network protocols (i.e. SIP, TCP/UDP,etc.).
Strong understanding of fundamental IP Network and routing Protocols: TCP, SCTP, UDP, OSPF, BGP.
Expertise in software development and application development with Python and Ansible.
Expertise with Linux based operating systems
Team player who always put the interest of the team above all other priorities
Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills with a strong attention to details
Excellent communication (verbal/written), time management, and project management skills.
If you have one of the following, it’s even better:
Linux (RHCSA, RHCE) and Network (CCNA, JNCIS) certifications are strong assets.
Familiarity with scripting (Perl, Bash, Python), and database manipulation (SQL, mySQL) are strong
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