About Primus − Network Services Career Opportunities
WHY PRIMUS?
Positive and progressive describes the Primus Canada team. Our team members are comprised of a wide range of dedicated professionals who all have one thing in common – devotion to this highly exciting and dynamic industry.
We recognize that growth, challenge and opportunity motivate our team members. We are dedicated to creating a well-educated work force where all team members can fulfill their professional goals.
ABOUT PRIMUS
Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc. ("Primus Canada") offers the widest selection of consumer and business telecommunications services available nationwide, including Long Distance & Local Phone Service, TalkBroadband (VoIP), Wireless service, and Internet services (High Speed DSL & Dial-up). Primus Canada now serves over 1 million customers across its suite of services. As a leading Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Canada, Primus Canada has over 100,000 Internet subscribers accessing 46 national points-of-presence across Canada.
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Network Analyst The Network Analyst, working in the IP & Transport team, is responsible for researching, designing , planning and co-ordinating network upgrades, enhancements, improvements and/or newly required service deployments and providing training and support to level3 operational support teams. This position plans, analyses and optimizes the network, identifies network change control factors, participates in testing the changes & compiles test data for service deployments, prepares detailed documentation and network diagrams and issues work orders to the respective departments within Primus. |
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Responsibilities: |
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Architect & Develop next generation IP based network services |
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Develop & Maintain MPLS Traffic Engineering policies |
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Develop & Maintain Engineering Policies for Network QoS for Primus Services |
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Develop & Maintain Network Engineering Standards & necessary engineering guidelines for Operational support & Provisioning Teams |
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Develop Network Testing & Network Migration Plans for new deployments |
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Proactively Identify & develop plans to mitigate risks within the network |
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Provide training & engineering support to 3rd level operational support teams |
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Plan, identify and analyze costing considerations of upgrades as well as new network deployments. |
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Identify network change control factors when planning a network change. Participate in testing of the required changes, track change control factors and compile test data for service deployments. |
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In a test lab environment, research new network services and deploy requirements in the test lab. |
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Develop Scripts to automate software upgrades, password changes, provisioning, troubleshooting and collect network data |
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Prepare detailed documentation and Network diagrams on: • Hardware specifications • Software specifications • Backplane • Costing • Circuits • Configurations • Design/architecture/infrastructure • Protocol interaction |
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Prepare documentation on network plans (upgrades/new deployments) for distribution purposes to help operational teams with their training requirements and understanding network upgrades and/or new deployments. |
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Issue work orders to operational teams (Network/Service Platforms, NOCC, Field Services etc.) for deployment of services. Ensure that network operations team fully understands the requirements and benefits of the new deployments or enhancements prior to implementation. |
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Co-ordinate the flow of work orders & sequence of steps initiated by the work orders to ensure completion of action items outlined |
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Other duties and projects, as assigned. |
 Qualifications: |
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5 years of Network Engineering, Planning and Designing experience in a Telecom environment |
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Post Secondary education in Networking or equivalent. |
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Excellent hands-on experience in IP backbones and IP services. |
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Telecommunications background required with a In-depth knowledge of MPLS,IP, ATM, SONET, DSL and VoIP. |
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2 years hands-on experience with MPLS |
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4 years hands-on experience with BGP (national ISP experience preferred) |
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3 years experience on writing scripts for automation |
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3 years experience with IP test gear (IXIA, Agilent) |
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Thorough knowledge of OSPF routing protocols |
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Excellent Ethernet switching (Cat 6500, Nexus etc.) |
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CCIE certification an asset |
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Working knowledge of – Windows, MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Outlook. |
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Excellent hands-on experience in IP backbones and IP services. |
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Telecommunications background required with a In-depth knowledge of MPLS,IP, ATM, SONET, DSL and VoIP. |
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2 years hands-on experience with MPLS (VPN,VPLS & Traffic Engineering) |
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4 years hands-on experience with BGP (national ISP experience preferred) |
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Thorough knowledge of IGP routing protocols, QoS Policies & Implementation |
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Thorough knowledge of L2/L3 Multilayer Ethernet Switching environments & Associated Protocols |
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Understanding of Project Management Methodologies desirable |
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Strong interpersonal & communication skills for effective inter departmental interaction. |
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Excellent written communication including the ability to write and present clear and professional reports and specification documents including but not limited to User Guides |
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. |
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Knowledge of telecommunications business operations functions and processes. |
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Knowledge in current/emerging technologies and application development methodologies |
This job description is intended as a guide to reflect the principal functions of the job. However, it is not an all-inclusive listing of the required job functions. Further, the job description is subject to change at the discretion of management.
Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in the workplace, are committed to Employment Equity and will provide reasonable workplace accommodation to applicants with disabilities. All interested individuals, including those who consider themselves to be aboriginal, visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
