Network Specialist - Toronto, Canada - ORION
Description
Summary:
ORION is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering Ontario researchers, educators and innovators.
We foster a community of more than two million users at more than a hundred universities, colleges, hospitals and research institutions, as well as the majority of Ontario's school boards.
We enable ground-breaking discoveries and cutting-edge education by connecting institutions and regions through our network, facilitating collaboration and providing our community with the digital tools and expert support they need to make the world a better place.
As a workplace, ORION has a culture of inclusion, mutual respect and teamwork. Equity and diversity are an integral part of our commitment to innovation, connectivity and community.We encourage applicants from women, persons with disabilities*, Indigenous peoples, racialized people and others who may contribute to the further evolution of our network.
Reporting Relationship:
This position reports to the Senior Transport Architect and will work closely with Network Engineering and Security Operations technical team members.
Key Performance Metrics:
- Customer satisfaction related to overall support experience
- Various ITSM metrics including network availability, incident MTTR, FCR, repeats, Change success rate
- Ticket adherence and reporting
- Knowledge articles created and/or processes improved
- Collaborate effectively with internal groups including Network Planning, Transport and IP Engineering, Service Delivery, and Service Assurance
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge and experience of various test equipment: OTDR, OSA, ORL, PMD, CD, Optical Power Loss, Ethernet
- Experience with ROADM, C-F, CDC-F will be an asset.
- Support implementations related to the optical networks (Fiber optics, DWDM, CWDM)
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills and a strong customer focus
- Sound judgement and ability to make decisions and prioritize work, often with incomplete information
- Attention to detail
- Previous Transport network monitoring and support, including general networking knowledge (Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Ciena management platforms and troubleshooting) and ticket management
- Understanding of vendor and Facilities management (from an Operations perspective)
- Strong teamwork and sense of ownership for the customer experience and service delivery excellence
Qualifications:
- Valid G drivers' licence
- Postsecondary degree, preferably in a STEM field; or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 3 years handson work experience in DWDM Transport environment
- Role may require working offhours / weekends to support operational tasks as needed
Applications:
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
$70,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON
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