Network Analyst
WESTMAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP (Westman) is seeking applications from energetic, highly motivated individuals to become part of our growing team!
Westman is an industry-leading communications provider based in Brandon MB, offering residential and commercial High-Speed Internet, Digital TV, and Phone services in communities across Manitoba. Established in 1977, as a locally owned and operated cooperative, Westman is dedicated to delivering competitive and innovative services, providing an exceptional member experience, and supporting the communities we serve.
What we have to offer:
- Competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive group benefits plan (extended health; life; dental; vision; GRRSP; and health and wellness).
- Various Learning and Development initiatives, and opportunities to grow within our team!
- Opportunity to participate in company events and activities and enjoy our company perks!
- Identify and recommend changes to improve network performance, security, and reliability.
- Plan and coordinate all changes to network systems and services.
- Design and implement activities for access network upgrade projects.
- Analyze and document potential points of failure in the network and build redundancies.
- Ensure required software upgrades are applied to the access network elements in a timely fashion, with proper testing and documentation.
- Perform product evaluations and proof of concept testing for new products to be used in the access network.
- Provide Tier 2/3 support for internal and external customers when needed.
- Maintain a current knowledge of network best practices and network security.
What you’ll bring to the team:
- Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, or closely related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in an ISP or MSO environment with excellent knowledge and experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining DOCSIS and FTTX infrastructure.
- Excellent understanding of:
- IT infrastructure standards and configuration best practices.
- Networking knowledge (TCP/IP networking and core technologies).
- Routing, switching, voice media gateways, SIP/TDM trunking.
- Internet and IP Protocols including but not limited to:
- Ethernet, VLANs, Spanning Tree, LACP, MLAG.
- IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, ICMPv6, TCP, UDP.
- OSPF, EGP, BGP, IGRP, RIP, ISIS, VRF, MPLS, VPLS.
- IP Multicast – SSM, IGMPv3, PIMv2.
- VXLAN Bridging and Routing, MPLS VLL.
- DHCP, DNS, TFTP, SNMP.
- Scripting languages for task automation (PHP, Perl, Python etc).
- Fibre transport technologies (DWDM, Coherent optics).
- Last mile access technologies and RF fundamentals.
- Linux/general Linux support issues.
- Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to life and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Must be bondable and available to be on call.
Apply today to join our team at https://westmancom.com/careers and begin your exciting career journey with us!
As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to an inclusive and barrier free environment at Westman Communications Group and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any point during recruitment process or would like to request this posting in an alternate format, please indicate by emailing hr@westmancom.com of the accommodation requirements. While we thank each applicant for their interest, only selected candidates will be contacted.
