Top Benefits
About the role
Quiénes somos
En Kyndryl diseñamos, construimos, administramos y modernizamos los sistemas tecnológicos esenciales de los que el mundo depende cada día. ¿Por qué trabajar en Kyndryl? Estamos siempre avanzando, siempre nos esforzamos por llegar más lejos en nuestro empeño por construir un mundo más equitativo e inclusivo para nuestros empleados, nuestros clientes y nuestras comunidades.
Función
Position: Manager, Network Circuit Management (Non-Union)
Division: Infrastructure Operations
Manager: Jerry Varghese
Location: Regina, SK
The Manager, Network Circuit Management, is responsible for managing and optimizing the circuits that carry data within a network. This role involves tasks such as coordination and oversight of circuit management, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable and efficient network operation.
This role is responsible for managing relationships with vendors that provide network circuits and services. It involves overseeing the entire vendor lifecycle, from sourcing and contracting to performance management and compliance.
The position will report directly to the Manager, Network Solutioning and Architecture. This is critical front-line operational role subject to regular business working conditions, may be assigned to customer sites and occasional travel is a requirement of the role. This role is also expected to evolve as ISM’s business evolves.
Note: the preferred work location for this position is Regina, SK; however, the work location will also be dependent on the location of the successful candidate. If applicable, please indicate your willingness to relocate to Regina, SK, at the top of your resume / cover letter.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, coordinate and plan the physical connections for network devices, ensuring adequate capacity and redundancy.
- Identify and select suitable vendors based on factors such as reliability, cost, and technical capabilities.
- Coordination and oversight of the installation and setup of new network circuits, including cabling, equipment, and software.
- Monitor and maintain the health of network circuits, identifying and resolving issues that may arise.
- Assess current and future network demands to ensure sufficient capacity for existing and new circuits.
- Provide input into future strategies and directions in Network Services and ISM’s overarching business strategies.
- Lead or assist with status reporting, requirements identification and gathering, report writing, forecasting and budgeting.
- Maintain accurate records of network circuits, including their configuration, performance, and status.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with circuit providers, acting as the primary point of contact for all vendor-related matters.
- Working with vendors to purchase, install, and troubleshoot network equipment and services.
- Analyzing network performance and implementing strategies to improve speed, reliability, cost and efficiency.
- Tracking vendor performance against agreed-upon service level agreements (SLAs) and other metrics, identifying areas for improvement.
- Communicating vendor-related information and updates to relevant internal stakeholders, such as delivery managers, finance and legal teams.
- Monitor and analyze system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning.
- Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.
- Analyze technical and operational problems. Work with internal technical teams and/or vendor representatives to resolve problems.
- Assist in capacity planning, networking devices procurement and support renewal.
- Other duties as required or assigned.
Quién es usted
Qualifications:
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Post-secondary education in related field or equivalent experience.
-
5 or more years of experience supporting and monitoring network systems.
-
Strong foundation of networking concepts, including routing / switching / security / SDWAN products and platforms.
-
Understanding of general IT concepts and technologies including cloud computing, virtualization, server platforms, and security.
-
Understanding of core networking protocols including TCP, UDP, DNS, TLS, etc.
-
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with circuit design, build, and configuration with internet service providers (ISP).
-
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
-
Experience developing business relationships as well as managing and maintaining customer relationships.
-
Ability to work autonomously and multi-task in a fast-paced team environment under tight timelines.
-
Proactive and able to identify risks and address potential problems before they occur.
-
Good organizational and logical thinking skills.
-
Strong documentation skills with detail and accuracy.
-
Sound financial analysis background, including forecasting and budgeting.
-
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
-
Strong customer communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
-
Broad knowledge of a variety of monitoring and ticket management tools.
-
Experience with issue tracking and escalation, and sense of urgency.
-
Excellent time management and issue follow-up skills, ability to work independently and in a team environment, and eagerness to learn.
-
Understanding of ITSM Framework is essential, preferably ITIL Methodology V3 and V4.
-
Understanding of Problem Solving and Decision-Making methodologies, preferably Kepner Tregoe.
-
Relevant industry certifications (CCNA, JNCIA, Network+) considered an asset.
-
Knowledge of Linux and network automation scripting experience are an asset.
-
Note: This role may involve working with technology that is covered by US and/or Canadian Embargo Export Regulations; therefore all applicants will be subject to additional security screening requirements.
Ser usted mismo
La diversidad es mucho más que lo que parecemos o de dónde venimos, es cómo pensamos y quiénes somos. Recibimos con agrado a personas de todas las culturas, orígenes y experiencias. Pero no lo estamos haciendo solos: nuestras Kyndryl Inclusion Networks son solo una de las muchas formas en las que creamos un lugar de trabajo donde todos los empleados de Kyndryl pueden encontrar y proporcionar apoyo y asesoramiento. Este compromiso de acoger a todos en nuestra empresa significa que Kyndryl le da a usted y a todos los que están a su lado, la posibilidad de ser usted mismo en el trabajo, individual y colectivamente, y apoyar la activación de nuestra cultura equitativa. Es lo que conocemos como The Kyndryl Way.
Lo que puede esperar
Con recursos de última generación y clientes de Fortune 100, cada día es una oportunidad para innovar, crear nuevas capacidades, nuevas relaciones, nuevos procesos y nuevo valor. A Kyndryl le interesa su bienestar y se enorgullece de ofrecerle prestaciones con opciones a su elección, que reflejen la diversidad de nuestros empleados y que le apoyen a usted y a su familia en los momentos importantes, sea cual sea el momento de su vida. Nuestros programas de capacitación para empleados le dan acceso a la mejor capacitación del sector para recibir certificaciones, como Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft y muchos más. A través de nuestra plataforma de voluntariado y donaciones en toda la empresa, puede hacer donaciones, iniciar recaudaciones de fondos, ofrecerse como voluntario y buscar en más de 2 millones de organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro. En Kyndryl invertimos mucho en usted, queremos que tenga éxito para que, juntos, triunfemos todos.
¡Venga recomendado!
Si conoce a alguien que trabaje en Kyndryl, cuando se le pregunte "cómo nos conoció" durante el proceso de solicitud, seleccione "Recomendación de un empleado" e introduzca el nombre de su contacto y la dirección de correo electrónico de Kyndryl
About ISM Canada
Providing technology based solutions to address complex business problems, backed by the global reach of Kyndryl.
Headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, we have local teams in cities across the country. Our combination of local presence and global connections means we are uniquely positioned to focus on providing fully managed services in addition to consulting, staff augmentation, and project-based services to our customers across Canada.
Collaborations with leading global technology firms – combined with local, skilled resources – means ISM brokers, integrates and manages state-of-the-art business solutions for our customers.
We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyndryl. We have over 48 years of experience in providing IT solutions, with a focus on delivering local solutions with local resources to our clients across Canada. ISM has deep roots in the Canadian IT sector. Our history speaks to a long-standing culture of innovation and providing high value services to our clients. We prioritize learning about our clients and their business to collaborate on the best approach for their unique needs based on their competitive advantage, business model and desired business outcomes. We bring forward the breadth and depth of experience by leveraging the best skills from our teams and partner organizations to help clients achieve their strategic business objectives.
Top Benefits
About the role
Quiénes somos
En Kyndryl diseñamos, construimos, administramos y modernizamos los sistemas tecnológicos esenciales de los que el mundo depende cada día. ¿Por qué trabajar en Kyndryl? Estamos siempre avanzando, siempre nos esforzamos por llegar más lejos en nuestro empeño por construir un mundo más equitativo e inclusivo para nuestros empleados, nuestros clientes y nuestras comunidades.
Función
Position: Manager, Network Circuit Management (Non-Union)
Division: Infrastructure Operations
Manager: Jerry Varghese
Location: Regina, SK
The Manager, Network Circuit Management, is responsible for managing and optimizing the circuits that carry data within a network. This role involves tasks such as coordination and oversight of circuit management, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable and efficient network operation.
This role is responsible for managing relationships with vendors that provide network circuits and services. It involves overseeing the entire vendor lifecycle, from sourcing and contracting to performance management and compliance.
The position will report directly to the Manager, Network Solutioning and Architecture. This is critical front-line operational role subject to regular business working conditions, may be assigned to customer sites and occasional travel is a requirement of the role. This role is also expected to evolve as ISM’s business evolves.
Note: the preferred work location for this position is Regina, SK; however, the work location will also be dependent on the location of the successful candidate. If applicable, please indicate your willingness to relocate to Regina, SK, at the top of your resume / cover letter.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, coordinate and plan the physical connections for network devices, ensuring adequate capacity and redundancy.
- Identify and select suitable vendors based on factors such as reliability, cost, and technical capabilities.
- Coordination and oversight of the installation and setup of new network circuits, including cabling, equipment, and software.
- Monitor and maintain the health of network circuits, identifying and resolving issues that may arise.
- Assess current and future network demands to ensure sufficient capacity for existing and new circuits.
- Provide input into future strategies and directions in Network Services and ISM’s overarching business strategies.
- Lead or assist with status reporting, requirements identification and gathering, report writing, forecasting and budgeting.
- Maintain accurate records of network circuits, including their configuration, performance, and status.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with circuit providers, acting as the primary point of contact for all vendor-related matters.
- Working with vendors to purchase, install, and troubleshoot network equipment and services.
- Analyzing network performance and implementing strategies to improve speed, reliability, cost and efficiency.
- Tracking vendor performance against agreed-upon service level agreements (SLAs) and other metrics, identifying areas for improvement.
- Communicating vendor-related information and updates to relevant internal stakeholders, such as delivery managers, finance and legal teams.
- Monitor and analyze system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning.
- Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.
- Analyze technical and operational problems. Work with internal technical teams and/or vendor representatives to resolve problems.
- Assist in capacity planning, networking devices procurement and support renewal.
- Other duties as required or assigned.
Quién es usted
Qualifications:
-
Post-secondary education in related field or equivalent experience.
-
5 or more years of experience supporting and monitoring network systems.
-
Strong foundation of networking concepts, including routing / switching / security / SDWAN products and platforms.
-
Understanding of general IT concepts and technologies including cloud computing, virtualization, server platforms, and security.
-
Understanding of core networking protocols including TCP, UDP, DNS, TLS, etc.
-
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with circuit design, build, and configuration with internet service providers (ISP).
-
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
-
Experience developing business relationships as well as managing and maintaining customer relationships.
-
Ability to work autonomously and multi-task in a fast-paced team environment under tight timelines.
-
Proactive and able to identify risks and address potential problems before they occur.
-
Good organizational and logical thinking skills.
-
Strong documentation skills with detail and accuracy.
-
Sound financial analysis background, including forecasting and budgeting.
-
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
-
Strong customer communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
-
Broad knowledge of a variety of monitoring and ticket management tools.
-
Experience with issue tracking and escalation, and sense of urgency.
-
Excellent time management and issue follow-up skills, ability to work independently and in a team environment, and eagerness to learn.
-
Understanding of ITSM Framework is essential, preferably ITIL Methodology V3 and V4.
-
Understanding of Problem Solving and Decision-Making methodologies, preferably Kepner Tregoe.
-
Relevant industry certifications (CCNA, JNCIA, Network+) considered an asset.
-
Knowledge of Linux and network automation scripting experience are an asset.
-
Note: This role may involve working with technology that is covered by US and/or Canadian Embargo Export Regulations; therefore all applicants will be subject to additional security screening requirements.
Ser usted mismo
La diversidad es mucho más que lo que parecemos o de dónde venimos, es cómo pensamos y quiénes somos. Recibimos con agrado a personas de todas las culturas, orígenes y experiencias. Pero no lo estamos haciendo solos: nuestras Kyndryl Inclusion Networks son solo una de las muchas formas en las que creamos un lugar de trabajo donde todos los empleados de Kyndryl pueden encontrar y proporcionar apoyo y asesoramiento. Este compromiso de acoger a todos en nuestra empresa significa que Kyndryl le da a usted y a todos los que están a su lado, la posibilidad de ser usted mismo en el trabajo, individual y colectivamente, y apoyar la activación de nuestra cultura equitativa. Es lo que conocemos como The Kyndryl Way.
Lo que puede esperar
Con recursos de última generación y clientes de Fortune 100, cada día es una oportunidad para innovar, crear nuevas capacidades, nuevas relaciones, nuevos procesos y nuevo valor. A Kyndryl le interesa su bienestar y se enorgullece de ofrecerle prestaciones con opciones a su elección, que reflejen la diversidad de nuestros empleados y que le apoyen a usted y a su familia en los momentos importantes, sea cual sea el momento de su vida. Nuestros programas de capacitación para empleados le dan acceso a la mejor capacitación del sector para recibir certificaciones, como Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft y muchos más. A través de nuestra plataforma de voluntariado y donaciones en toda la empresa, puede hacer donaciones, iniciar recaudaciones de fondos, ofrecerse como voluntario y buscar en más de 2 millones de organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro. En Kyndryl invertimos mucho en usted, queremos que tenga éxito para que, juntos, triunfemos todos.
¡Venga recomendado!
Si conoce a alguien que trabaje en Kyndryl, cuando se le pregunte "cómo nos conoció" durante el proceso de solicitud, seleccione "Recomendación de un empleado" e introduzca el nombre de su contacto y la dirección de correo electrónico de Kyndryl
About ISM Canada
Providing technology based solutions to address complex business problems, backed by the global reach of Kyndryl.
Headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, we have local teams in cities across the country. Our combination of local presence and global connections means we are uniquely positioned to focus on providing fully managed services in addition to consulting, staff augmentation, and project-based services to our customers across Canada.
Collaborations with leading global technology firms – combined with local, skilled resources – means ISM brokers, integrates and manages state-of-the-art business solutions for our customers.
We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyndryl. We have over 48 years of experience in providing IT solutions, with a focus on delivering local solutions with local resources to our clients across Canada. ISM has deep roots in the Canadian IT sector. Our history speaks to a long-standing culture of innovation and providing high value services to our clients. We prioritize learning about our clients and their business to collaborate on the best approach for their unique needs based on their competitive advantage, business model and desired business outcomes. We bring forward the breadth and depth of experience by leveraging the best skills from our teams and partner organizations to help clients achieve their strategic business objectives.