The role of Solution and System Integration is responsible for the management of the Telecom Lab of the various I&T Telecom teams (Integration, Delivery, Operations) and warehouse. The integrator ensures that all business and project requirements are met and contributes to the global evolution of CN's I&T. The integrator is a key player in the team, ensuring the technology delivered is secure, reliable, available, resilient, performant, and aligned with safety standards per business requirements.
Lab Infra :
· Maintain LAB infrastructure devices that provide connectivity to different devices and solutions (Cisco, Nokia, Arista, Ixia, and other platforms).
· Install devices (routers, switches, servers, wireless controllers, etc.) and cabling.
· Keep up-to-date documentation that reflects the configuration, inventory, and lifecycle of the lab equipment.
· Maintain an organized and clean LAB environment.
· Managed the requests for lab testing from the stakeholders.
· Ensure the LAB is maintained at industry standard quality levels.
· Maintain LAB applications and Servers.
Certification of Devices and Solutions :
· Work with stakeholders to setup test environments for telecom solutions and devices.
· Work with stakeholders to build test plans.
· Maintain and execute test plans.
· Validate test results and provide test results.
· Open tickets with manufacturer/vendor to help resolve bugs.
· Stay up to date on software and hardware end-of-life status for devices.
· Cisco:
o Familiar with SDN Technology.
o Familiar with Catalyst routers and switches.
o Familiar with Cisco ISE and DNS.
o Familiar with Cellular technology.
o Familiar with L3 VPN, ISIS, BGP, VLAN, DMVPN, IPSec, GRE, QoS.
· Wi-Fi:
o Familiar with Catalyst Wireless Controllers.
o Familiar with Catalyst Wireless Access Points.
o Familiar with Cisco Prime and DNA.
o Familiar with radio technology.
· Video:
o Familiar with Genetec Security Center.
o Familiar with Axis cameras and product line.
· Nokia:
o Familiar with MPLS networks.
o Familiar with SR routers.
o Familiar with SDP, LDP, EPIPE, L2 and L3 VPN, ISIS, BGP, QoS.
· IXIA:
o Familiar with IXIA platform.
o Familiar with scripting and automating test cases.
Staging :
· Stage telecom devices to be deployed in the field as requested by stakeholders.
Warehouse :
· Create strategy for optimal space utilization.
· Dispose of old equipment through disposal process.
· Receive equipment and put in inventory.
· Ship equipment to the field using our carrier.
Other:
· Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of devices used at CN and their use-cases.
· Configure the various network elements according to the specifications provided by the project team.
· Work with Project managers during the planning phases and identify deployment steps and risks.
· Analyse project requirements to determine the test/validation strategy.
· Develop and execute methods for the certifications and validation of devices.
· Oversee the evolution of test tool technology with Product Management team and Vendors.
· Communicate with vendors regarding device bugs and issues (create vendor tickets for support).
· Generate test results and present them to the stakeholders.
Technology Specifics
· 5 years of relevant technical experience in Telecom /IT industry.
· Good knowledge of Wi-Fi technology.
· Good knowledge of Nokia MPLS technology.
· Good knowledge in LAN/WAN technologies (BGP, DMVPN, VLANs, DHCP, LAN Sec, etc.).
· Knowledge in testing and automation tooling (IXIA traffic generator, WAN Emulator).
· Understanding of Security (Zoning, VLAN, VPRN, IPS/IDS, etc.).
Assets:
§ Technical certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP).
§ Familiar with SDN technology.
§ Familiar with any of the following (Juniper, Arista, Riverbed, Ciena, Actelis).
§ Familiar with Datacenter technologies (Leaf and spine technology).
§ Automation programming/scripting (Python, Ansible).
Requirements
Education/Certification/Designation
· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a related field of study, or equivalent work experience
Skills/Knowledge
· Leadership skills and ability to influence and guide others on technical matters and methodology.
· Ability to clarify requirements and ensure solution meets business needs.
· Ability to work on multiple projects in parallel and meet deliverables dates.
· Proven experience delivering technology projects involving multiple parties.
· Very good technical documentation skills.
· Very good communication and presentation skills.
· Strong sense or prioritization for meeting deadlines.
· Fluent in French and English.
Working Conditions
· This role supports multiple departments including critical operations.
· This role is 4 days a week in the Montreal CN headquarters office/LAB.
· This role requires you to be able to install and decommission equipment.
· 8 hours/day with possibility of paid overtime.
· Flexible work schedule.
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