Wireless Network Senior Operations Specialist Americas

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Wireless Network Senior Operations Specialist Americas

Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines.

To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure.

This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment.

Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is a global leader in engineering and professional services. We pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions to our clients and maintaining a robust IT operation to support our employees worldwide.

WSPs vast global network is today comprised of over 1,000 offices, 29 data centres, 1,300 data circuits, and used by over 65,000 users.

POSITION SUMMARY

To ensure the efficient operation of WSPs internal network services in the AMERICAS Hub, we are seeking a talented andexperienced Wireless Network Senior OperationsSpecialist.

This role will be part of the IT Operations team and report to theIT Infrastructure Operations Manager in the designated Hub.

The overall team is dedicated to support IT infrastructure operations which includes network, compute, cloud, and workplace solutions and services.

You will manage and maintainall aspects of network operations with a primary focus on the wireless network services within the designated Hub.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Related to network services and infrastructure :

Working on highly complex matters and assignments of large scope, impact, and importance.

Working with professionals and management to identify opportunities for improvements in people, processes, and technology.

Leading team members on the development of methods, techniques, and various analytical approaches.

Guiding team members to solve significant problems / issues.

Managing, monitoring, and maintenance of day-to-day activities to align with expected service levels.

Performing routine and health maintenance.

Managing upgrades & performancerelated activities.

Identifying and correcting faults with services and infrastructure.

Planning and execution of minor infrastructure moves, adds, changes, and disposals (IMACDs).

Execution of business continuity tests.

Oversight and support of all related service supplier and / or manufacturer activities.

Proactive identification and resolution of issues before they affect service performance.

Identifyingany improvements that can improve service levels.

Engaging in the problem management process.

Technical peer review and approvals for all related changes.

Support audit and compliance activities.

Management and maintenance of related platforms.

Ability to provide on-call support and extended working hours when called on and willingness to accept periodic rotation.

ACADEMIC AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate would meet all, or most of the below criteria :

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

At least 6-8 years relevant and practical experience in a network operations role.

Extensive in-depth knowledge of network services and infrastructure.

Vendor certifications not a requirement, proven practical experience preferred.

Experience working in large / global enterprise IT with multiple distributed branch / campus sites.

Experience of working within ITIL aligned Service Management organisation.

Practical experience in managing, operating, and troubleshooting large enterprise wireless network deployments.

Solid foundational knowledge of enterprise wireless concepts, wireless standards, authentication, policies, and access control.

Experience in managing enterprise wireless networks that encompass wireless technologies from Cisco, Cisco Meraki, and Aruba.

Knowledge and experience working with Cisco DNA Center and ISE.

Experience with the following technologies is advantageous :

Software-Defined-WAN (preferably Aruba / Silver Peak)

Cloud Networking (preferably Microsoft Azure)

Cloud-based Internet Security (preferably Zscaler Internet Access)

Unified Communications (preferably Microsoft Teams)

Remote Access Solutions (preferably Zscaler Private Access & Cisco AnyConnect)

Multi-vendor LAN switching (preferably Cisco and Aruba)

Next Generation Perimeter firewall technologies (preferably Palo Alto)

Application Delivery Controllers & Load Balancing (preferably F5 Networks)

Experience in Network Automation and DevOps practices is highly desirable.

SKILLS / COMPETENCIES / OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Excellent written and spoken English is required.

Competency in French or Spanish is an asset.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to interact with all layers of management.

Ability to work with minimal supervisionandlittle to no instructions.

Strong leadership and coaching skills.

Strong organizational and project management skills, with excellent documentation abilities.

Excellent analytical and diagnostic problem-solving skills with the ability of providing solutions to identifiedproblems.

Demonstrated experience in understanding anddemonstrating compliance with information security requirements.

Knowledge and experience in performing information security practices in the management and delivery of infrastructure and operations.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave;

paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and / or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation :

Expected Salary (all locations) : $69,600 - $157,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.

WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and / or federal law.

Expected Salary (Colorado only) : $69,600 - $157,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and / or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.

WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and / or federal law.

Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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