Network Engineer

Durham Broadband (Oshawa PUC Services Inc) is an established provider of industry-best broadband solutions to wholesale, commercial and institutional customers throughout the Regional Municipality of Durham.

The Durham Broadband team is passionately driving the evolution of our expansive, and region- leading dark fiber network into lit services. The organization is committed to investment within the Durham community and the advancement of broadband services to enhance economic development, education, and community health. Its mission is to build and operate the most reliable, fast, and affordable communications network in the Region. We are building a platform that will deliver unparalleled customer service and provide access to continuously upgraded and modernized technology to meet the needs of our business and public-sector clients alike.

Durham Broadband is currently building its core network, and is recruiting talented professionals to join its dedicated workforce to embark on this ambitious endeavor. Opportunities are available for those with the drive and ingenuity to achieve results, influence and shape strategy, and take on leadership roles within the organization.

Durham Broadband is a part of the 130 year-old Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation (OPUC) group of companies. The OPUC group is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the City of Oshawa, and represents a cluster of strategic energy and communications companies including: Oshawa PUC Networks, the electrical utility serving the City of Oshawa, and EnerFORGE, an energy services organization operating distributed energy resources and district energy systems across Ontario.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Technology, the Network and Security Engineer will be responsible for the planning, design, implementation, monitoring, security, administration and maintenance of the OPUC and affiliates’ IT and OT networks and related technologies.
In addition to the core business infrastructure, the Network and Security Engineer will also work closely with affiliate organizations (Durham Broadband and EnerFORGE) to provide support: Including providing technical support, customer service, and assisting with customer onboarding.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

General

· Provide engineering oversight of network architecture, planning, design, reliability, security, performance, equipment specification, expansion, maintenance, repair, upgrade and renewal

· Act as a project manager for major and complex projects; define detailed scopes of work; prepare estimates, track budgets, manage timelines, change orders, work quality and deliverables; keep detailed project records

· Establish, evaluate and manage vendor relationships, service contracts and warranties

· Represent the organization as an engineering subject matter expert and technical authority

· Assess networking and security needs of new and existing sites across the GTA, recommend and implement architecture designs based on business needs.

Network

· Develop comprehensive and secure network architecture, expansion, renewal and upgrade plans; proactively address equipment obsolescence, modernization, redundancy and capacity requirements

· Research, specify and approve equipment; ensure required functionality, system integration, interoperability, scalability and standards compliance

· Oversee quality control & assurance; inspect and approve installations and constructed plant

· Maintain manual and automated monitoring and reporting for all aspects of the network.

· Recommend and implement changes for continuous improvements to the network.

Cybersecurity

· Research, develop, recommend, implement, administer and maintain software, services, policies, appliances and other cyber-security-related controls.

· Act as the lead and point of contact for all cyber-security related issues, including Security Operations Center services and third party network monitoring.

· Monitor network access and security; ensure implementation and adherence to cyber security policies, frameworks and industry best practice

· Identify and report deficiencies, security concerns; assess, recommend, prioritize and implement corrective actions

· Maintain manual and automated monitoring and reporting for all aspects of the network.

· Act as lead in cyber security response

Other

· Support business development activities at Durham Broadband and EnerFORGE

· Provide services to Durham Broadband to assist with ISP connections, Fibre network maintenance/design and technical support.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering OR a combination of education and experience deemed equivalent

· Licensed Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario, or ability to obtain within 12 months

· RCDD, OSP and PMP designations considered an asset

· Minimum 5 years ICT engineering experience, preferably with an ISP

· Able to clearly communicate physical and logical network architecture using Visio or similar software.

· In depth knowledge of telecom networks and infrastructure; proficient in network planning and design; solid understanding of network switching & routing; experience preparing engineering studies, specifications and managing projects

· Experience with Fortinet and RuggedCom

· Ability to script, program and automate

· Strong leadership aptitude; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to listen to and motivate others

· Self-starter; highly motivated and able to work independently; asks for help when required

· Ability to write clear and concise technical reports, deliver effective presentations, and answer questions with definitive professional authority

· Analytical with excellent reasoning & decision making skills; ability to conduct research to support decisions and recommendations

· Organizational savvy and political acuity; ability to recognize and deal with sensitive issues in a discreet and professional manner

· Flexible work schedule; able and willing to work after hours on occasion to meet customer requirements or respond to major network issues

· Valid Class G Driver’s License in good standing

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume including work experience, education and references to Human Resources

Thank you for considering a career with us. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us. We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

In accordance with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, as a condition of employment, successful job applicants must provide written proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to their start date. This requirement is subject only to valid requests for accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application deadline: 2022-08-25