Network Technician, Junior - Montréal, Canada - TLS Global Resources

Description

A valued TELUS client requires a Network Technician to assist with several projects across the enterprise.

This role is suited to an energetic, self starter with a combination of security and networking skills who can work within a dynamic, forward-thinking organization.

Role requires travel in Canada and USA.


Roles and Responsibilities:

The Network Engineer will work closely with the technology team to provide a stable environment and to maximize availability and security of the network infrastructure.

Specific requirements in the role include:

• Monitor all network infrastructure systems for service level integrity and performance
• Perform network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose network problems
• Install and manage network switching, routing and firewalling equipment
• Develop and maintain systems documentation as required
• Assist in evaluating/selection of network and telecom hardware and software
• Maintain network infrastructure consistency and recoverability
• Perform daily monitoring; verifying the integrity and availability of all network systems and processes
• Collaboratively liaise with other team members, departments, and appropriate vendors as required, following issues through to resolution
• Assist with implementation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrades of network and telecom infrastructure
• This role is well suited to an ambitious selfstarter. An entrepreneurial mindset is required

Skills and Experience:

• Postsecondary diploma/degree in technology plus minimum 3 years of related work
• CCNA (CCNP preferred), as well as certifications in A+, Network+, and Security+ or equivalent experience
• Experience installing and supporting network switches, routers, firewalls, VoIP hardware and network security infrastructure for LAN and WAN implementations (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and HP) in an enterprise environment
• Understanding of Network architecture, design, implementation, problem resolution, maintenance, and upgrades to a wide range of LAN and WAN data network equipment and network infrastructure; including Network Security solutions
• Understanding of IP networking and Network Operating Systems (Cisco, Fortinet and HP preferred)
• Knowledge of DHCP, DNS, network topologies, protocols, and security components
• Project Management experience will be viewed favourably
• Experience in a manufacturing environment considered an asset but not essential
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Start Date:
Immediately


Duration:
initially 12 months - opportunity to extend / become permanent.

Work Location:
remote plus up to 40% travel to site locations in USA and Canada (predominantly Eastern timezone)


Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months


Salary:
$30,000.00-$60,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Fortinet: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CCNA or equivalent (required)
• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location:
In person