Network Infrastructure Design Specialist

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Network Infrastructure Design Specialist

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

WSP are seeking an experienced Network Infrastructure Design Specialist to join its globally distributed team of talented network architects, engineers, and specialists.

This role will report to the Global Manager of Network Architecture & Design.

As a Network Infrastructure Design Specialist your primary focus will be to both build and implement enterprise network solutionsas part of IT projects.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborating in IT projects that require a network design & implementation resource.

Developing network service design packages that can be utilised for service transition including high-level and low-level network solution designs.

Producing documents and drawings, configuration policies and guidelines, testing analyses, test plans, and risk assessments.

Interfacing between the service design and service operation teams to ensure seamless transition of services into operations.

Leading the implementation of network designs and / or providing direction and planning to others performing implementation.

Providing technical guidance and assistance to the networkoperations team when required.

Conducting proof-of-concept testing and validation of new products and services.

Participating in the creation and evolution of an IT roadmap for the network and network security domain.

Seeking opportunities to automate specific tasks or workflows that can help achieve efficiencies.

Participating in the technical review and change review board.

Participating in the architecture review board.

ACADEMIC AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

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

At least 8-10years relevant and practical experience performing network architecture, design, and implementation.

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 with creating high- and low-level design documentation for multi-vendor network environments that include WAN, Wired & Wireless LAN, Perimeter Security, Security Services Edge (SSE), Application Delivery Controllers / Load Balancing, Cloud Networking, and Remote Access VPN.

Solidfoundational knowledge of Enterprise IT technologies like DHCP, DNS, RADIUS, Active Directory, Authentication, PKI.

Experience in architecting, designing,and implementing networks that encompass the following technologies is advantageous :

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

Cloud Networking (preferably Microsoft Azure)

Security Service Edge (SSE) (preferably Zscaler)

Remote Access Solutions (preferably Cisco AnyConnect)

Multi-vendor LAN switching (preferably Cisco and Aruba)

Multi-vendor wireless LAN (preferably Cisco and Aruba)

Firewall technologies (preferably Palo Alto)

Application Delivery Controllers & Load Balancing (preferably F5 Networks)

Identity and Access Control Policy platform (preferably Cisco Identify Services Engine)

Experience in Network Automation and DevOps practices is highly desirable.

SKILLS / COMPETENCIES / OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Excellent written and spoken English.

Ability to work independently with low-level supervision and in a global team distributed geographically.

Very strong organization skills (set priorities, meets deadlines, multiple simultaneous projects) and excellent documentation skills.

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

Demonstrated experience in understanding, designing, delivering,and demonstrating 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) : $61,000 - $128,900

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) : $61,000 - $128,900

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.
30+ days ago