Senior Analyst, Network Infrastructure

Location: Montreal

Allied is looking for a Senior Analyst, Network Infrastructure in Montréal. At Allied, everything starts with purpose. In the role of Senior Analyst, Network Infrastructure, you will support the planning, integration and management of our network systems and firewalls across Canada. In turn, you elevate our portfolio's future-readiness and enable every Allied team member and user to connect.
Network Infrastructure at Allied
Network Infrastructure is part of the IT Operations team, focused on network systems. Our core principle is to design and build IP networks that enable Allied to meet its building automation and Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG)-related goals. Above all, we create value-added services for our users. Currently, we strive to establish a single, secure and converged network for our entire portfolio.

You will be involved in exploring emerging technologies, invigorating existing systems, and designing future-ready infrastructure. You will be on the frontline of building smarter and more effective networks across our entire portfolio. The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic team with a wide breadth of experience and skills, working closely to help each other succeed. This opportunity will expose you to a variety of technologies and challenges that will test both your technical expertise and your problem-solving skills.

We have begun our Smart Building journey, and we are looking for a candidate who is as excited as we are about the possibilities of property technology and network transformation.
Who are you? We are building upon our achievements at Allied, and the future is exciting. How can we be so sure? We have people like you: engaged professionals who consistently deliver their best. Throughout your professional career, you have stood out for your pursuit of excellence. You are self-motivated, take ownership, and lead by example. In doing so, you elevate your team and collaborate towards your collective goals.

Above all, you are excited by Allied’s mission and the contribution we make to enhance urban environments.

What will you do?

Adept at gaining access, designing and mapping networks.

Assess and predict site requirements for network installations, including power, cabinets, internet circuits, physical security and cabling.

Perform Wi-Fi Spectrum analysis to plan and assess wireless coverage.

Cable tracing:
Use of cable toner, fiber pens to identify cable runs and connectivity.

Documenting IT infrastructure and identifying key information such as Pops, MDFs, IDFs, Wi-Fi antennas, circuit numbers, riser rooms and conduits.

Creating logical maps of how and where IT equipment connects using software like MS Visio.

IT/OT Operations:

Responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of the network.

Proactively monitor and test networks to ensure they remain within operational standards.

Install and configure all network hardware and equipment, such as firewalls, routers, switches, access points and UPSs.

Interact and work with users, vendors and contractors to add and improve network functionality while maintaining Allied network and security standards.

Plan and implement any improvement, modification or replacement of network infrastructure components.

Customer Support:

Maintain a high level of user satisfaction.

Communicate and guide end-users to resolve networking issues.

Work on incoming network-related service tickets.

Work on, plan and implement projects related to network infrastructure.

What are we looking for?

Certification as a CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), CND (Certified Network Defender) and/or equivalent experience.

Core knowledge of networking protocols, network communications and the OSI model.

Core understanding of firewall technologies, VPN (DMVPN, Client/Clientless VPN, and tunneling).

Experience with Cisco IOS, Aruba

OS and/or Palo Alto.

Ability to work well under pressure.

Ability to travel.

Ability to lift networking equipment.

Researching new technologies, providing demonstrations and presentations.

Keeping up to date on industry trends, certifications and best practices.

Communicating effectively with a diverse group with varying levels of technical knowledge.

Bilingual (French and English); you will report to a Director based in Toronto and work with employees and vendors across Canada.

Would be an asset:

Experience with scripting of IT automation systems such as Python, Nornir or Ansible.

Experience with building automation systems.

Experience with cloud technologies: AWS and Azure.

Experience with network management and monitoring systems such as Zabbix, Netbox, Nethook, etc.

Experience with Palo Alto, Aruba, Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet or whiteboxes.

Experience with Network Authentication Controls.

Experience using packet capture tools and discovery fundamentals.

Experience with architectural or electrical drawings.