Cisco Network Analyst for VOIP

has an immediate need for a Network Analyst who will be well versed in Cisco Routing, Physical Network Design (Layers 1, 2, 3), who can direct and evaluate service providers, who also who also has a working knowledge of CISCO Voice components coupled with system administration and virtual storage experience. The successful incumbent will help identify areas for improvement for network/operational excellence.

• The Network Analyst works closely with other Network Analysts and all data center professionals and will be providing mostly tier 2 level of support at the network operational level and will enact as a liaison between the network architect, Tier 1 Support and external service providers for the network and the CISCO Voice systems. The focus on this role will be the CISCO VOIP and Call Center, while also working with the team to provide overall network support

• Our client supports a complex network system with multiple data centers spread across Canada, and integrating with the US organization. Our client works with government network support teams as well as our hosting and network providers to support the networking requirements.

• The successful candidate will be a methodical problem solver and will analyze and resolve business challenges within budget, and is comfortable with peer and supervisory feedback. You must possess a desire to learn and adopt new processes for continual improvement and to keep abreast of new technologies.

Requirements

Education:

• Preference for a Technical Diploma or Technical Certification from an accredited technical college or university, with major coursework in data communications, routing, and network administration.

• CISCO certifications would be an asset.

Desired Skills:

• Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Administration

• Cisco Unified Communication Manager Administration

• CISCO Voice and Call Center Administration

• Network Management tools

Nice to Have Skills:

• NetApp

• VM Ware

• Solar Winds Network Performance Monitor/Configuration Manager

• Virtual System/Storage Administration

• Oracle Database Exposure (Oracle 10g)

• Oracle Fusion Middleware Exposure

• Microsoft Windows Administration

• Microsoft SQL server administration

• UNIX Administration

• Dell networking

Along with a competitive annual compensation offered, additional benefits could include:

• 100% employer paid Provincial Medical Services coverage

• Comprehensive extended medical package

• Comprehensive Pension Plan

• Annual bonus

• 4 weeks annual vacation

• Fitness package subsidy

Experience in VOIP, Network layer and Design, CISCO UCM, Experience in a BPO/call center setting is a plus