Technology Architect – Senior

AMANST Inc. is looking for Technology Architect – Senior for a contract opportunity with Government of Ontario.
 
Requisition deadline: 24 Apr 2024 at 01:00 pm
 
Must Haves:

• Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) implementation, configuration, migration, strong troubleshooting experience
• Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama, installation, configuration, daily operation
• VMware, strong knowledge of networking operation
• IPv6 experience
• Strong knowledge IP communication and routing is required (OSPF, BGP).
• Knowledge and experience with Palo Alto technologies (Panorama, XDR).

 
Description:

• Work in collaboration with Network Designer to roll out Next Generation LAN and WAN to MOH PSAP locations:
• Produce SD-WAN configuration (policy, template development) as per MOH design.
• Produce high-level and low-level network design (design workbooks).
• Configure switches, routers, firewalls as per the network design.
• Configure dynamic routing protocols (BGP/OSPF) on both SD-WAN and Firewall devices
• Perform physical Install of SD-WAN routers, LAN Switches, HA Firewalls
• Develop and apply Firewall policies
• Develop Centralized and Localized policies for traffic and App-Aware routing
• Test configurations and troubleshot network issues.
• Implement QoS policies for the Next Gen LAN and WAN
• Deploy configurations in network inventory DB.
• Work with facility SME/Cable Designer to assist with facility remediation.
• Develop and Configure Palo Alto Cloud logging
• Maintain and support the network environment during Pilot phase of the project
• Assist in configuration management automation initiative using Ansible and other tools
• Configure Aruba Clear Pass as Identity management solution
• Install and configure OOB management Firewalls across PSAP locations
• Perform other project related duties as required

 
*Note – Occasional travel is required
 
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
 
Core Skills – 50%

• Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) implementation, configuration, migration, strong troubleshooting experience
• Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama, installation, configuration, daily operation
• VMware, strong knowledge of networking operation
• Expert level IP routing and L2 in datacenter using Cisco 9K switches
• Strong VoIP experience, implementing QoS for enterprise voice.
• Fluent with both Windows and Unix OS Administration
• IPv6 experience
• OS/Tools Skills
  • Configuration management of networking devices using automation tools (Jenkins/Ansible) and API scripting :
  • Docker Containers,
  • Ansible Tower
  • ELK/Elastiflow Stacks,
  • Netbox,
  • VMware ESXi networking, vDS, clustering and high availability in virtualized environments,
  • Windows Active Directory, LDAP,
  • DNS (Infoblox or similar)
  
  

 
Technical Skills – 30%

• IPv6 experience
• Strong knowledge IP communication and routing is required (OSPF, BGP).
• Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager implementation/configuration experience
• Knowledge and experience with Palo Alto technologies (Panorama, XDR).
• Experience with the projects related to 24×7 critical environments and operations

 
Communication/Analytical Skills – 20%

• Ability work in agile dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
• Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service orientation with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Related degree in computer science or electrical engineering and/or seven to ten years equivalent network engineering experience.