RQ00565 - Sr. Infrastructure Integration Specialist (N/S)

RQ00565 - Sr. Infrastructure Integration Specialist (N/S)

1-year contract (249 business days) - possible extension

ONSITE 5 days - Dundas Street West, Toronto 

Provides specialized technological support in the build of: Network or Server and SAN infrastructure.

General Skills

• Experience integrating different technologies with standards based infrastructure
• Experience in providing specialized technological support during a project installation
• Awareness of emerging I&IT trends
• Knowledge of network topologies
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; and interpersonal skills
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
• Network Infrastructure Skills
• Network plan/design, build, device configuration, integration, implementation and deployment experience
• Expert hands-on experience building, deploying, managing and supporting large enterprise multi-tiered network infrastructure
• Strong practical hands on experience integrating services within large complex multi- tier networks, across multiple data centers.
• Expert hands on experience planning/designing, building, configuring, implementing, deploying and administering the following technologies within large enterprises:
• CISCO ACE, PIX-ASA
• Routers, Switches
• CISCO 6500, Nexxus
• Checkpoint Firewall NG, NGX
• Nokia, SPLAT
• GSS, CSS
• RSTP, VLAN, Inter-VLan, L3 routing, OSPF
• Network Management System (i.e. Solarwinds)
• Certified network engineer with practical experience on network manufacturers (i.e. Juniper and Cisco)
• Server and SAN Infrastructure Skills
• Experience with one (1) or more different platforms e.g., Windows, Solaris, Linux
• Experience with the installation and setup of operating systems/environments and database technologies
• Knowledge of supporting programming languages and communications protocols for the specified platforms
• Experience with VmWare and/or Solaris containers
• Knowledge of middleware and gateways

Must Haves:

• 5+ years of providing specialized technological support in the build of: Network or Server and SAN infrastructure.
• 5+ years of experience integrating different technologies with standards-based infrastructure
• 6+ years of knowledge of network topologies
• 5+ years of experience in providing specialized technological support during a project installation
• Public sector experience 

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with systems management tools
• Experience with configuration management systems
• Experience with SAN installation and configuration on Hitachi, Oracle, IBM, and/or EMC
• Experience in systems analysis and design, and the use of development tools