Network Engineer

Network Engineer Toronto, ON, Canada Req #3180 Thursday, January 25, 2024 Imagine your future with us!At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.About the role Remote | Full-time | Senior The Network Engineer plays a crucial role in bolstering ALS's enterprise-wide area and local area networks. Serving as a subject matter expert, this role actively contributes to the network team, handling daily operations support, project responsibilities, and providing design and architectural expertise. Additionally, as a point of escalation for network-related issues, the Network Engineer is committed to mentoring junior team members, ensuring a robust and dynamic network environment for the enterprise. Key Responsibilities: Plan, design, document, implement, and support WAN, LAN, data center, co-location and cloud networks;Work in collaboration with the network architect to test, document, and provide proof of concepts for emerging technologies;Troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade, and provide solutions to network hardware/software problems;Identify, communicate, and implement proactive changes that must be performed to prevent problems;Manage ALS networks to meet service levels, including capacity planning and upgrades;Establish and maintain performance/service levels to achieve individual and group goals;Provide direction to lower level staff to develop necessary skills to succeed and advance;Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;Special projects/assignments and other duties as required. About you: Desire and willingness to work in a collaborative, innovative, flexible, and team-oriented environment;Ability to work calmly and constructively under pressure and meet deadlines; the ability to manage and keep track of multiple tasks simultaneously;Ability to adjust to changing situations to meet emergencies, program changes or production requirements;Knowledge of the methods and techniques of obtaining network statistical information;Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, demonstrated ability to communicate technology concepts to non-technology personnel. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience required;5+ years of network engineering experience with in-depth exposure in designing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting complex networks within a large enterprise environment;Cisco and/or Azure Network Certifications are strongly preferred;Solid Understanding and hands-on experience with routing protocols (e.g., EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, and BGP) in a mixed environment;Experience in Access Control Lists, Firewalls, VPN technologies, Wi-Fi technologies, VOIP, QoS, Enterprise Wireless technologies, and other security technologies;Experience working with managed service provider;Experience in Network monitoring and management tools;Strong experience with SDWAN technologies preferably Cisco Meraki;Strong ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization;Knowledge and experience in creating and updating Network Visio Diagrams. Physical Demands This position will require the ability to travel within the Southern Ontario area. Working at ALS Our people are our most valuable asset and drive our success at ALS.We are a diverse community of dedicated professionals united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other. At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work. Our benefits include: Structured wage increasesComprehensive benefit package specific to your work status (including extended medical, dental, and vision coverage, access to company perks, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs)Additional vacation days for years of serviceBusiness support for education or training after 9 months with the companyLearning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more) Please note: benefits vary based on employee statusAbout ALS ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalized solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world. Everyone Matters ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognized and valued. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, Indigenous persons, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities. ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Other details Pay Type Salary