Network Administrator

  • Vancouver
  • Rogers Communications
Are you ready to take your career to new heights and be a part of a dynamic team at Rogers Sports & Media? We believe in creativity, innovation, and collaboration in everything we do, and we are looking for people who share this mindset to join us. With a monthly reach of 30 million Canadians, you can help shape the future of sports, news, e-commerce, and entertainment. At Rogers, we value diversity and inclusivity and believe that every voice matters. Join us today and be a part of a team that is redefining the future of media. We’re looking for a star Network Engineer to join the Media Technology team. In this role you will be part of an all-star team of multi-disciplinary subject matter experts that will plan, design, and oversee execution of technology initiatives to deliver on Rogers Sports & Media’s objectives. This role will cover all aspects of physical/virtual networks, cloud, and security, and is responsible for effective architecture, provisioning, configuration, and deployment throughout the organization. This candidate must also contain a deep understanding of virtual environments and virtual networking such as VMware and VMware NSX. Finally, this candidate will be accountable for the following systems: Arista, Cisco, Cisco-Meraki and Juniper infrastructure that support the operation of an emerging Managed Service Provider and Internet Service Provider lines of business; along with research and development to ensure continual innovation within these business unit. What you will do... Design and uphold the foundational elements of our virtual infrastructure – in the areas of networking – across both private and public cloud environmentsPlan, design, and oversee the on-time, and on-budget implementation of strategic initiatives, ensuring there is consistency in execution as it relates to our Reference Architecture and Technology RoadmapProvide expert input towards the evolution of the Reference Architecture and Technology RoadmapCompile project scoping and budgeting to secure necessary funding of business initiativesActively participate in industry organizations and bring that knowledge to bear within Rogers Sports & MediaManaging multiple tasks of varying complexities, meeting deadlines, and working well under pressure, along with proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilitiesPossess the ability to interact across various cross-functional teams within the organizationEffective at challenging assumptions and leading changeA care for people and the world around themA forward thinker with knowledge of industry standards and emerging technologiesCalm, confident, and keen to work in a fast-paced environmentWhat you will bring...Experience with Arista, Cisco, Cisco-Meraki network fabric is considered a requirementExperience with IIS, Citrix ADC/NetScalar, NGINX load balancing technologies is considered an assetAdvanced knowledge of the OSI model and networking concept (WAN/LAN/WLAN, VLAN/VRF environments)In-depth understanding of Active Directory Infrastructure, DFS, DHCP, DNS, Infoblox, and other Microsoft Infrastructure and security servicesStrong knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud ecosystems and service frameworksExperience in python programming and maintaining Juniper SRX Firewalls, VPNs and related security appliances/softwareProven experience in designing and maintaining Software Defined Network (SDN)Advanced expertise of enterprise data center environments, concepts, and technologiesAdvanced knowledge of Routing Protocols OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS, BGPAdvanced knowledge of layer 2/3 switching frameworks, STP, vPC, LACP, MLAG, VxLAN, MLaG, VTEPAdvanced knowledge of IDS/IPS, ACLs, NATs, SSL/TLS and IPSEC VPNsAdvance knowledge in diagnosing complex network performance issues and working with Network Monitoring systemsIndepth understanding of information security standards and best practicesExperience in NTP, PTP timing protocols and implementationExperience with conducting Root Cause Analysis on major incidents and coordinating and executing follow-up actionsExperience with Incident, Change and Problem Management procedures, preferably in an ITIL driven environmentExperience with Arista Cloud Vision or Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric is highly desirable Proven problem-solving skills, service-oriented and solution drivenExcellent verbal and written communication and consensus-building skillsStrong drive to understand and learn on the job Here’s what you can expect in return:A competitive salary and benefits that include access to our Employee Share Accumulation Program, Retirement Benefits and a variety of other perks including 50% off Rogers services and Blue Jays ticketsA manager who deeply cares about your development and long-term career at RogersA team that trusts and wants to win togetherSmart and accomplished colleagues who are focused on both the “what” and the “howSchedule: Full timeShift: DayLength of Contract: No SelectionWork Location: 1 Mount Pleasant (083), Toronto, ONTravel Requirements: NonePosting Category/Function: Technology & Network DesignRequisition ID: 297869