Informations principales

Description et exigences de la tâche

• Application Deadline: Friday, August 16, 8:30 AM EST
• Start Date: 2024-09-01
• End Date: 2025-03-31
• Hours: 7.25 hours/day

• Updated Resume in Word format
• Candidate Resume Summary and References (via Apply Online link)
• Expected hourly rate
• Visa Status
• LinkedIn ID

• 5+ years with SDN, SD-WAN
• 5+ years in data and performance monitoring, management systems
• 5+ years with network data traffic monitoring tools
• Advanced SD network security experience, preferably in Ontario K-12 school boards
• Hands-on with SASE platforms and solutions
• Experience preparing written materials (e.g., status reports, recommendations)
• Providing technical solution design, development, and training, preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards

• Postgraduate degree (e.g., M.Sc., Ph.D.) in computer science or engineering

• Provide subject matter expertise on school board network data
• Provide advice, training, and solution recommendations for complex network performance issues
• Hands-on troubleshooting and configuration of network data monitoring and management systems
• Expertise in SDN technology, SD-WAN, and emerging SD-Edge and SASE solutions
• Develop strategic roadmaps based on new network architecture solutions and technology trends
• Create and update detailed system documentation and technical specifications
• Assess new network and security solutions, technology trends, and industry analysis
• Perform hands-on configuration, troubleshooting, and training at client sites
• Travel within Ontario as needed for on-site support and training

• Network Technology (45%):
  
  
  • 5+ years with network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, VPN, VLAN, Wi-Fi)
  • Experience with Ontario K-12 school boards' networks preferred
  • SDN, SD-WAN experience with Fortinet, Meraki, Palo Alto
  • Data and performance monitoring with SolarWinds, FortiManager, Panorama
  • Network data traffic monitoring tools like SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark
  • Data logging mechanisms including Syslog, IPFix, NetFlow
  • Network protocols like MPLS, VPLS, VLAN Trunking Protocol
  • Data analysis and visualization tools like Tableau, AWS QuickSight, Power BI
• Network Security (30%):
  
  
  • Advanced SD network security, preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards
  • Network security technologies including next-generation firewalls, DDoS protection, IPS, network access control, endpoint protection
  • Authentication solutions (password-based, MFA, certificate-based, biometric)
  • Experience with SASE platforms and solutions
  • Knowledge of IoT security issues and data capturing mechanisms
• Coordination Skills (15%):
  
  
  • Strong communication skills for presenting to management and stakeholders
  • Experience preparing written materials and coordinating technical work with IT teams
• Public Sector Experience (5%):
  
  
  • Knowledge of Government of Ontario standards and relevant policies
  • Experience working with Ontario K-12 school boards on LAN/WAN networks and network security
  • Experience providing technical training courses to the Ontario Public Service or Broader Public Service
• Industry Certifications / Relevant Degrees (5%):
  
  
  • Postgraduate degree in computer science or engineering preferred
  • Relevant vendor certifications (e.g., AWS, Certified Ethical Hacker, CompTIA, SASE)

• The contract may be extended if needed, with no change to the ceiling amount
• Work requires 3 days onsite and 2 days remote per week
• Travel to school board locations across Ontario is required, with expenses reimbursed according to the Ontario Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses Directive

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