Top Benefits
About the role
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!
What you’ll do:
- 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).
- Linux/general Linux support issues.
- 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.
- 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.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: This position is open until filled.
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.
About Westman Communications Group
Westman Communications Group is a Co-op committed to keeping you connected, informed & entertained. High quality services & support to improve life.
Mission Westman Communications Group is committed to delivering competitive, innovative products and services to meet the needs of customers. We are dedicated to achieving growth by leveraging the strength of our people and our infrastructure. As a broadly-owned and locally-controlled organization, Westman is guided by sound business practices, co-operative, community and human development values.
Top Benefits
About the role
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!
What you’ll do:
- 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).
- Linux/general Linux support issues.
- 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.
- 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.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: This position is open until filled.
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.
About Westman Communications Group
Westman Communications Group is a Co-op committed to keeping you connected, informed & entertained. High quality services & support to improve life.
Mission Westman Communications Group is committed to delivering competitive, innovative products and services to meet the needs of customers. We are dedicated to achieving growth by leveraging the strength of our people and our infrastructure. As a broadly-owned and locally-controlled organization, Westman is guided by sound business practices, co-operative, community and human development values.