The opportunity
The Engineering Lead, Network is a senior technical role that will accountable for introduction of new security and connectivity technology capabilities at Ontario Teachers’. This role is responsible for Network strategy, planning design and continuous improvement and works with various service providers to oversee implementation. Responsible for planning, gathering and translating technical requirements into infrastructure solution designs in alignment with business needs and will support TIES Network Engineering and the operations team with all aspects of the Network platforms and Operations.
Who you'll work with
This role is additionally responsible for relationship management with key vendors and internal partners, managing services, processes and KPIs, related to system design effectiveness, requirements traceability, customer and partner satisfaction, system design quality and system availability in order to take proactive actions and deliver expected levels of system capability.
What you'll do
Defines and manages TI (Technology Infrastructure) controls
Research new technologies and prototypes new ideas
Manages & executes on evaluation and introduction of all new TI technology (hardware and software)
Coordinates and executes all FOAK testing and POCs (scoping and execution)
Collaborates in deep architectural discussions to ensure solutions are designed for successful deployment, security, and availability
Designs, develops and delivers scalable and automated capabilities and architecture - Infrastructure as code
Identifies and communicates design & engineering decisions Clients (costs, timelines, scope, prioritization, design decisions, risks) to TI
Procures hardware, software and software licensing, and manages licensing model choices
Provides Level 3 Support for various infrastructure and COTS software (rotating on-call). Target is 5% or less time spent on support
Participates as required in the delivery of Customer Projects
Governs functional services and processes (approvals, prioritization, and key decisions)
Prioritizes builds in coordination with Business & Demand Management function
Architects, designs and implements On Prem and Cloud Based solutions
Ensures success in building and migrating applications, software, and services as required
Develops KPIs to simplify service consumption by end-users and engineers
Optimizes and supports our existing Network technology and data centres
Minimizes system integration complexity while maintaining system reliability and business continuity objectives
Technical Skills & Presence – is the technical authority in multiple areas of Technology Infrastructure (TI). Understands & applies the strategic direction of the organization and the supporting IT systems and Infrastructure Architecture
Leads technology innovation - Implements improved technical solutions. Designs and implements innovative solutions to advance business opportunities
Subject Matter Expertise - Actively seeks, provides or coordinates internal or external training for TI employees. Maintains knowledge of emerging security and mentor’s system engineers on technical specialties
Technical Strategic Planning - Coordinates development of technical standards and processes between Infrastructure Engineering and other TI areas. Demonstrates ability to translate organizational structures to technical Architectures
Technical Alignment to Business Needs and Technical Solutions - Practical approach to solving business needs with optimal technical approach. Advocates for appropriate technologies to solve business problems
Quality & Initiative - Implements technical projects that have met quality standards for production. Ability to apply out of the box thinking. Investigates areas for quality standards and decreases numbers of defects. Implements standard repeatable processes
What you'll need
10 years of progressive experience in network planning, design and implementation including:
5+ years of experience in designing Enterprise Infrastructure Services running various Compute, Network and Storage ecosystems
3+ years in designing, developing, deploying, administering, and managing network technologies and services
Engineering, deploying and managing tools on Windows/Linux platforms and a minimum of 3 years using CISCO ACI, Viptela SD-WAN, CheckPoint, RiverBed NPM, Infoblox, F5 Load balancers, IDS/IPS, Cisco SDA, Cisco ISE, Netskope SASE
Qualifications:
On-prem and Cloud networking integrations
Azure networking design and deployment, ipsec vpn, express route, Virtual networks, NSG, private endpoints and network peering
A college diploma in Network Design or an undergraduate degree in Computer Science. You have CCNA, CCNP and F5 certifications
Conceptual understanding or expertise in Disaster recovery and backup and recovery is an asset
Nice to have skills - Managed Services: Red hat, Kubernetes, Netbox
General:
Solid understanding of global information technology service models and working with a managed service provider as well as a strong understanding of common IT organization functions, inter-relations, and dependencies
Inspire, empower and influence a team of junior engineers
Comfortable presenting ideas and teaching new concepts, innovate solutions to complex problems, and create and follow timelines, deliverables and work plans
Ability to build strong relationships with individuals at any level
Experience supporting a worldwide technology footprint
Outstanding written and verbal communication
Candidate should understand global information technology service models.
Experience working with a Global Managed Services provider
Strong knowledge of common IT organizational functions, inter-relations and dependencies
Excellent communicator, demonstrating strong interpersonal and presentation skills
Excellent capability to manage deliverables, influence, make recommendations, facilitate decisions, lead technical staff and organize work as it relates to the management level within Teachers’
Excellent verbal and written communication capability demonstrated at technical professional and customer/stakeholder levels
Excellent in critical thinking and problem-solving skills, planning and organizing and organizational change disciplines
#LI-PA, #LI-HybridWhat we’re offering
Pay-for-performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentive
Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage
Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan
The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program
A flexible/hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working
Competitive time off
Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year
Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis
At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.
How to apply
Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.
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Functional Areas:
Information Technology
Requisition ID:
6395