Network Analyst Hiring Event

The Network Analyst provides secure architecture, design, and operational maintenance services for CNL’s WAN, LAN, Internet, VPN, and telephone communications infrastructure, ensuring reliable operation and Quality of Service. They have a “Security first” mindset that ensures information, infrastructure, and systems are designed and operated with cyber security as a primary consideration. They provide ongoing direct support for provisioning of communications services and third-level support for the network and telephone portfolios including problem resolution, upgrades, and enhancements. They track new developments in the techologies used with CNL’s sites and facilities, assessing the applicability to current and future business challenges and needs. This position is essential to ensure the reliable delivery of network and telephone services to the entire organization.

DUTIES

• Provides expertise required for the day-to-day and routine troubleshooting and maintenance of the LAN Infrastructure, Videoconference, Firewalls, B2B VPN, Remote Access, Telephony Infrastructure and Network monitoring systems, working with other groups within IT to complete operational tasks.
• Reviews operational inefficiencies, systemic problems, researching and recommending new technology, and acting as the Sr. Network Analyst on major project initiatives.
• Diagnoses and performs analysis on larger-scale problems (e.g. remote access is not working, affecting multiple users), analyzing the individual components that may be contributing to the problem.
• Diagnoses and resolves non-routine and complex network/telephony problems (e.g. DCO core switch failure)
• Designs, installs, supports and troubleshoots more complex technologies such as: Ethernet switches and router equipment, remote access (SSL & IPSec, VPN), WAN compression devices, business to business VPN connections, firewalls, VoIP.
• Diagnoses performance issues and performs application analysis on the largest-scale problems.
• Leads smaller-scale projects of short duration e.g. 1-2 months or components of larger-scale projects, (e.g. cable, plant and equipment), where the impact on the network systems are contained.
• Liaises with vendors in support of communications circuits and communications equipment under contract and with building services regarding the management of the LAN/WAN.
• Plan components of large projects and/or plans and leads small projects.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• Graduation from a recognized educational institution in electronics, data networking, telecommunications, or
• Graduation from an equivalent formal education program and relevant technological experience
• Cisco CCNA or equivalent technical certifications preferred

Experience

• Five of more years of prior experience in an IT Network Analyst or similar role to gain design-related expertise with IT Infrastructure technologies.
• Understanding of CNL-specific practices and processes.

Abilities and Skills

• Incorporates industry best practices and new technology into CNL’s network infrastructure (e.g. next-gen firewalls, cloud networking, VPN technologies, etc.)
• Uses creativity and judgment in resolving non-standard problems.
• Creativity and innovation are a regular part of this position.
• Follows procedures manual and customer service protocol.
• Identifies performance issues using well-defined toolsets.
• Coaches and trains other members of Networks team.

Job/Industry Specific Knowledge

• Communicates with other departments regarding the coordination of services e.g. with building services regarding the management of the network and telephony services.
• Leads larger-scale multidisciplinary project teams for periods of long-duration.
• Communicates with vendors as part of a Project Team during the evaluation and vendor selection phase of new network hardware/software.
• Works closely with vendors during the installation phase to identify and document potential problems, and their solution.

How to attend

CNL is upstairs in the Plaza room, if you park in the west parking lot following the signage upstairs – see you there!

Job requirements

• Locations: CNL’s major sites provide employees with an excellent quality of life. *** Our Chalk River Laboratories campus is adjacent to the family-friendly communities of Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke. A number of recreational opportunities exist in the region, including the famous Algonquin Provincial Park. *** Our Whiteshell Laboratories site is located at 105 km east of Manitoba’s capital city of Winnipeg. The site is close to the province’s premier natural and recreational region – the Whiteshell Provincial Park. *** Our Historic Waste Management Program Office is located in Port Hope, a beautiful town along the shores of Lake Ontario just a short drive from the Toronto metropolitan region. *** We also have teams working on project sites in communities across Canada, as well as remote work and work-from-home opportunities.

Preferred dress code

Casual (come as you are, but please be presentable)

About Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

With over 3,000 employees working in laboratory or project sites across the country, CNL’s strength lies in its people.

These individuals develop valuable skills, experience and abilities in a wide range of disciplines. Beyond simply meeting the nuclear sector’s needs, the skills, training and educational opportunities supported by CNL further strengthen Canada’s workforce and competitive edge.

Through CNL, Canada’s next generation of outstanding nuclear scientists, engineers, operators, and entrepreneurs are being trained. The nuclear laboratories will continue to support the development
of highly qualified people for the public sector, private sector and academia.

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission. We welcome and celebrate employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Our workplace environment and corporate culture are built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence, which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.

We offer employees the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. If you are talented, driven and have the vision to lead, your potential growth at CNL is unlimited. Join our team, and we can grow and achieve our results and goals together!

Balance Work and Life

• Ample time off! New employees receive 15 vacation days; 6 sick days, 3 “floater” days,
• and 1 personal day
• Pension Plan
• Benefits begin on Day One
• Cutting-edge health and wellness programming
• CNL provides the equipment you need to do your job
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities

Clean Energy for Today and Tomorrow
CNL is working to bring the next generation of clean energy technologies to Canada – Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). But our work in clean energy extends into other areas, including the production of hydrogen, the development of advanced nuclear fuels, the integration of clean energy technologies, and research to enable the safe and reliable operation of today’s nuclear-generating stations.

Restore and Protect the Environment
CNL is managing the largest and most complex environmental clean-up missions in Canada, including
the Chalk River and Whiteshell Laboratories sites, and the remediation of historic waste as part of the Port HopeArea Initiative. We are also leading a number of major environmental remediation projects, including the NearSurface Disposal Facility (NSDF) project, the Nuclear PowerDemonstration (NPD) Closure Project, and the WR-1 ClosureProject.

Contribute to the Health of Canadians
With over one billion medical treatments conducted using isotopes produced at CNL, we have been a world leader in the production of radiopharmaceuticals for decades. We are now leveraging this expertise to become an international hub in the research, development and supply of alpha-emitting isotopes, including Actinium-225, a rare isotope that can be used to create a revolutionary new cancer treatment.

A Place to Call Home

CNL’s major sites provide employees with an excellent quality of life. Our Chalk River Laboratories campus is adjacent to the family-friendly communities of Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke. A number of recreational opportunities exist in the region, including the famous Algonquin Provincial Park.

Our Whiteshell Laboratories site is located at 105 km east of Manitoba’s capital city of Winnipeg, The site is close to the province’s premier natural and recreational region – the WhiteshellProvincial Park.

Our Historic Waste Management Program Officeis located in Port Hope, a beautiful town along the shores of Lake Ontario just a short drive from the Toronto metropolitan region.

We also have teams working on project sites in communities across Canada, as well as remote
work and work-from-home opportunities.

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