P3 – IMS Core Network Specialists x 2 – Etobicoke

Do you have experience in Linux Systems Administrator? If so, this is a great opportunity for you!
Our client is looking for two IMS Core Network Specialists for a 5 month contract in Toronto. This
position is working remotely for now and may need to go back onsite in future.
High potential for contract extension
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).

Advantages
 Remote work
 Start date is ASAP
 Competitive pay rate
 Contract extension
 Opportunity to work with in a friendly and mature team

Responsibilities
As an IMS Core Network Specialist, your duties will include but not be limited to:

• Reporting to the Senior Manager, Core Network Operations & Support – IMS Squad
• Providing 3rd level support for the Wireless IMS Core Network.
• Contributing actively 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

• Contributing to the standardization and automation of the infrastructure and its

deployments; challenge status quo and drive change initiatives

• Supporting internal teams on technical issues with IMS Core Network Applications or

troubleshooting sessions.

• Participating, as Core Network SME, in ad-hoc Special Projects with Wireless Technology and

Engineering teams for network integrations and launch of new services.

Qualifications
 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.
Nice to haves:
 Linux (RHCSA, RHCE) and Network (CCNA, JNCIS) certifications are strong assets.
 Familiarity with scripting (Perl, Bash, Python), and database manipulation (SQL, mySQL) are
strong assets.
 Knowledge of Openshift
 Agile / Lean / Six Sigma experience
 Bilingual

Summary
Interested in the IMS Core Network Specialist role in Toronto? Apply online today!
Candidates moving towards the next step of the recruitment process will be contacted.

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