Senior Network Administrator – Telecom Industry

Our Vancouver, BC based client is urgently seeking a Senior Network Administrator to join their team in a permanent full-time position. This role will administrator to oversee, maintain, and optimize their telecommunications network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in networking, telecommunications systems, and advanced troubleshooting techniques. This role involves managing network operations, ensuring high availability, and implementing improvements to enhance performance and security.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Administrator to oversee, maintain, and optimize our telecommunications network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in networking, telecommunications systems, and advanced troubleshooting techniques. This role involves managing network operations, ensuring high availability, and implementing improvements to enhance performance and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Infrastructure Management:
  Deploy, and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and telecom equipment.
• Monitor network performance, identify issues, and implement solutions for optimal uptime.
• Manage core, access, and distribution layers of the telecom network.
• Ensure redundancy, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• System Administration & Maintenance:
  Manage IP addressing, VLANs, and QoS policies.
• Conduct regular firmware and software updates for network devices.
• Implement and maintain security policies, including firewall configurations and VPNs.
• Automate network tasks and streamline operations using scripting (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Troubleshooting & Support:
  Act as an escalation point for complex network issues.
• Perform root cause analysis for outages and service interruptions. Collaborate with NOC, field technicians, and vendors to resolve incidents efficiently.
• Project Management & Documentation:
  Lead network upgrade and expansion projects, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Create and maintain detailed network diagrams, documentation, and SOPs.
• Conduct capacity planning and recommend upgrades as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in network administration, preferably within the telecom or ISP industry.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, Multicast, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, IS-IS and other routing protocols.
• Experience with Layer 2 tunneling and service technologies such as VPWS (Virtual Private Wire Service), VPLS (Virtual Private LAN Service), EVPN (Ethernet VPN), and ELAN/EMLAN for delivering secure, scalable multi-site connectivity and network segmentation.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency with network monitoring tools (e.g., PRTG, Solar Winds, Zabbix).
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation and project management abilities.

• Certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, or equivalent.
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Python scripting).
• Knowledge of cloud networking (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Experience with telecom OSS/BSS systems.
• Experience with Linux Operating System and Services.

• An excellent communicator Being able to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical people and or collaborate smoothly with cross-functional teams.
• A team player Networking is rarely isolated; great engineers collaborate well with sysadmins, developers, security teams, and even customers.
• Cool under pressure Outages and high-stress incidents require someone who keeps their cool, avoids panic, and focuses on solutions.
• Highly organized and have a strong attention to detail Small missteps (like a wrong subnet mask or a missed ACL rule) can cause huge issues. Detail-oriented engineers avoid costly mistakes.
• An analytical thinker You have the excellent ability to take initiative and prioritize
• Goal oriented and dedicated to continuous improvement Our industry is always changing and requires a desire to keep up on trends and education

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