Network Administrator-CCNA - Vancouver, BC, Canada - BC Legal Management Association

Description

Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm, and was recently voted one of Canada's Best Employers for 2023.

Our firm's 950 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London and Johannesburg And an office in the professional and retail district known as Taza (/Ta-Zah/) on Tsuut'ina lands.

Providing strategic and thoughtful advice in all areas of business law, our broad range of clients include close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals.

Our clients interests are paramount in all that we do and we take pride in supporting our communities. The Network Specialist role will be part of the firmwide team.

The successful candidate will be located in Vancouver and support several systems relating to the services provided by the firm and be responsible for the management and maintenance of the network and its components.

While the role will be primarily working remotely, we also provide in-office hoteling spaces upon request. This role reports to the Manager, Network and Communications.

Collaborating with the networking team on the development and delivery of data, voice and video systems across all Fasken offices, data centers and cloud environments.

Optimizing and configuring MS Azure networking, firewalls, and management groups
Assist in transforming the firm's networking and security architecture from on-premise to cloud-based (SD-WAN, SSE, FWaaS, ZTNA, CASB).

Administer the design and maintenance of primary routers, firewalls, BGP network, OSPF network, perimeter safety devices and network monitoring systems.

Manage DNS, SSL certificates, and network trust relationships.
Configure conditional access policies and risk-based authentication policies
Ensure adequate network and power redundancy is in place.
Support various parties involved in the maintenance of network equipment and network security equipment.
Participate in different operational activities on network platforms stemming from various projects, incidents and requests/inquiries.

Monitor all of the design work and deliverables supplied by consultants under the incumbent's supervision relating to the projects and the main activities in progress, and review and approve the solutions.

Keep current with trends and innovations in network technology.
Serve as a subject matter expert in various IT projects.
Draft and update relevant documentation, network diagrams, and guides.
Collaboration with Managed Service providers for Enterprise and/or local solutions
Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist/Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification or other similar certification or equivalent experience.
Fortinet Certified Expert/Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certification is an asset.
Enterprise Network Architecture.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the definition, design, deployment and support of voice, video and data network systems.

Proven experience in the deployment of concepts, computer security systems and high availability networks.

Strong technical knowledge in network systems and services; LAN/WAN, switches and routing protocols, firewalls, VPN, wireless networks, DNS, DHCP, WAF, safety and monitoring devices and network access security.

Experience in the configuration, management and monitoring of routers, switches, firewall and Wi-Fi.
Experience in managing technology development projects.
Experience in implementation of disaster and recovery plans.
Experience in working with managed service providers for implementations, support and maintenance
Flexible medical and dental benefits (effective from day 1)
Short term and long term disability insurance
Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions
Flexible working arrangements
Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives
Diversity and Inclusion
At Fasken we believe a diverse workplace comprises individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics and qualities. Fasken is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive.

Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity.