About the role
Position Overview:*****
We are looking for an IP Operations Specialist in Woodstock, NB or Remote. The role of the IP Operations Specialist will be to support and maintain Xplore’s IP network infrastructure. This role will plan and execute configuration changes on equipment such as routers, servers, switches, DNS, DHCP and traffic management devices at an expert level. This position acts as a prime technical contact to 3rd party service providers and Level 3 Network Operations specialists. This position involves participation in on call work and performing work in scheduled maintenance windows.
Key responsibilities include:
- Act as an operational project prime for IP related projects. This includes new technology rollouts, acquisition integration activities, testing new solutions, and acting as a prime for network readiness testing for all Network/IP integration tasks.
- Act as a technical resource to other members of the team
- Provide expert level support to the Network Operations Team for problems pertaining to IP network services and infrastructure.
- Provide expert level knowledge on VoIP, Traffic management and analysis
- Implement and troubleshoot MPLS, VRFs, Traffic segmentation and engineering
- Implement and troubleshoot dynamic routing protocols (BGP, IS-IS, OSPF) in both IPv4 and IPv6 across a national backbone of potentially hundreds of routers in a Cisco environment
- Deploy and support Ericsson 4G/5G LTE core operations in both hardware and virtual environments
- Deploy and support Nokia FTTP core operations
- Deploy and support carrier grade NAT platforms
- Deploy and support IPSec VPN infrastructure
- Triage and troubleshoot network performance issues from internal/external groups and network peers
- Perform routine traffic management on the production network
- Change Management – Act as a senior level resource on planning, performing, monitoring, and documenting network changes. Perform Network cutovers, software upgrades and capacity expansion. Write change requests, methods of procedures and acceptance test plans
- Documentation Management – Ensure all datcenter inventory and IP Operational processes are fully documented and updated regularly
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A minimum of five years related work experience or a two-year College diploma from a related discipline plus 5 years of progressive experience preferable in an ISP environment.
- Networking Certifications preferred (Network + , CCNP, BCNE, JNCIA, or more advanced)
- 3-5 years’ experience in network Operations or Engineering.
- Experience with troubleshooting Ethernet, optical circuits, layer 2, and layer 3 protocols
- Experience with FTTN/FTTH networks is a plus
- Cisco IOS-XR experience
- Juniper experience a plus
- Experience with Network management systems
- The ability to effectively problem solve
- In Depth understanding of IP networking, routing and switching, BGP, ISIS, MPLS, OSPF, VPNs
- Excellent change management skills
- Experience with network monitoring tools (i.e. WireShark, Nagios, Cacti, Smokeping, tcpdump).
- Experience with servers, firewalls, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, Radius and VPN devices
- Traffic management policies and application
- Professional Level Cisco Certification considered an asset.
Condition of employment:
As a condition of employment and in order to comply with industry related data security standards, this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal Background Check. Details will be supplied to applicants as they move through the selection process.
Xplore is committed to creating an accessible environment and will accommodate disabilities during the selection process. Please let your recruiter know during the selection process of any accommodation needs.
Company Overview:
Xplore Inc. is Canada’s fibre, 5G and satellite broadband company for rural living. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for all Canadians. Xplore is building a world-class fibre optic and 5G wireless network to enable innovative broadband services for better every day rural living, for today and future generations.
About Xplore Inc.
For 20 years, Xplore has supported rural living by connecting and serving Canadians who live beyond the bigger city limits. We are continuing that legacy by using the newest technology to deliver quality high-speed Internet to rural communities.
From the smallest village to growing towns and cities, from the condo to the cottage and the many spaces in between, Xplore is bringing fibre and 5G to rural life – so that more rural Canadians can connect without compromise.
At Xplore, we’re all about putting our customers first. We get rural living. It’s our business – but it’s also in our blood. We’re headquartered in the small town of Woodstock, New Brunswick.
Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xplore__ca/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/xplore_ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xplore.ca YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/xplore_ca
Xplore est au service des gens qui ont choisi d'habiter hors des grands centres depuis 20 ans. À cet effet, nous utilisons les dernières avancées techniques pour offrir un accès Internet haute vitesse de première qualité à notre clientèle.
Du plus petit village aux municipalités régionales en pleine croissance, du chalet en pleine nature jusqu'à la douillette copropriété, vous pouvez compter sur nous pour vous fournir un accès Internet 5G et par fibre optique à la hauteur de vos attentes.
Nous connaissons bien les besoins de notre clientèle particulière, et nous sommes fiers de nos origines en région. D'ailleurs, notre siège social est toujours situé à Woodstock au Nouveau-Brunswick.
Communiquez avec nous : Twitter.com/xplore_ca Facebook.com/xplore.ca Instagram.com/xplore__ca YouTube.com/xplore_ca
About the role
Position Overview:*****
We are looking for an IP Operations Specialist in Woodstock, NB or Remote. The role of the IP Operations Specialist will be to support and maintain Xplore’s IP network infrastructure. This role will plan and execute configuration changes on equipment such as routers, servers, switches, DNS, DHCP and traffic management devices at an expert level. This position acts as a prime technical contact to 3rd party service providers and Level 3 Network Operations specialists. This position involves participation in on call work and performing work in scheduled maintenance windows.
Key responsibilities include:
- Act as an operational project prime for IP related projects. This includes new technology rollouts, acquisition integration activities, testing new solutions, and acting as a prime for network readiness testing for all Network/IP integration tasks.
- Act as a technical resource to other members of the team
- Provide expert level support to the Network Operations Team for problems pertaining to IP network services and infrastructure.
- Provide expert level knowledge on VoIP, Traffic management and analysis
- Implement and troubleshoot MPLS, VRFs, Traffic segmentation and engineering
- Implement and troubleshoot dynamic routing protocols (BGP, IS-IS, OSPF) in both IPv4 and IPv6 across a national backbone of potentially hundreds of routers in a Cisco environment
- Deploy and support Ericsson 4G/5G LTE core operations in both hardware and virtual environments
- Deploy and support Nokia FTTP core operations
- Deploy and support carrier grade NAT platforms
- Deploy and support IPSec VPN infrastructure
- Triage and troubleshoot network performance issues from internal/external groups and network peers
- Perform routine traffic management on the production network
- Change Management – Act as a senior level resource on planning, performing, monitoring, and documenting network changes. Perform Network cutovers, software upgrades and capacity expansion. Write change requests, methods of procedures and acceptance test plans
- Documentation Management – Ensure all datcenter inventory and IP Operational processes are fully documented and updated regularly
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A minimum of five years related work experience or a two-year College diploma from a related discipline plus 5 years of progressive experience preferable in an ISP environment.
- Networking Certifications preferred (Network + , CCNP, BCNE, JNCIA, or more advanced)
- 3-5 years’ experience in network Operations or Engineering.
- Experience with troubleshooting Ethernet, optical circuits, layer 2, and layer 3 protocols
- Experience with FTTN/FTTH networks is a plus
- Cisco IOS-XR experience
- Juniper experience a plus
- Experience with Network management systems
- The ability to effectively problem solve
- In Depth understanding of IP networking, routing and switching, BGP, ISIS, MPLS, OSPF, VPNs
- Excellent change management skills
- Experience with network monitoring tools (i.e. WireShark, Nagios, Cacti, Smokeping, tcpdump).
- Experience with servers, firewalls, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, Radius and VPN devices
- Traffic management policies and application
- Professional Level Cisco Certification considered an asset.
Condition of employment:
As a condition of employment and in order to comply with industry related data security standards, this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal Background Check. Details will be supplied to applicants as they move through the selection process.
Xplore is committed to creating an accessible environment and will accommodate disabilities during the selection process. Please let your recruiter know during the selection process of any accommodation needs.
Company Overview:
Xplore Inc. is Canada’s fibre, 5G and satellite broadband company for rural living. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for all Canadians. Xplore is building a world-class fibre optic and 5G wireless network to enable innovative broadband services for better every day rural living, for today and future generations.
About Xplore Inc.
For 20 years, Xplore has supported rural living by connecting and serving Canadians who live beyond the bigger city limits. We are continuing that legacy by using the newest technology to deliver quality high-speed Internet to rural communities.
From the smallest village to growing towns and cities, from the condo to the cottage and the many spaces in between, Xplore is bringing fibre and 5G to rural life – so that more rural Canadians can connect without compromise.
At Xplore, we’re all about putting our customers first. We get rural living. It’s our business – but it’s also in our blood. We’re headquartered in the small town of Woodstock, New Brunswick.
Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xplore__ca/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/xplore_ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xplore.ca YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/xplore_ca
Xplore est au service des gens qui ont choisi d'habiter hors des grands centres depuis 20 ans. À cet effet, nous utilisons les dernières avancées techniques pour offrir un accès Internet haute vitesse de première qualité à notre clientèle.
Du plus petit village aux municipalités régionales en pleine croissance, du chalet en pleine nature jusqu'à la douillette copropriété, vous pouvez compter sur nous pour vous fournir un accès Internet 5G et par fibre optique à la hauteur de vos attentes.
Nous connaissons bien les besoins de notre clientèle particulière, et nous sommes fiers de nos origines en région. D'ailleurs, notre siège social est toujours situé à Woodstock au Nouveau-Brunswick.
Communiquez avec nous : Twitter.com/xplore_ca Facebook.com/xplore.ca Instagram.com/xplore__ca YouTube.com/xplore_ca