[Hiring] Consultant, Modern Networking @IX Solutions

Role Description

This role is ideal for an individual passionate about leveraging technology to drive customer success within a collaborative, customer-centric culture at IX Solutions. The Consultant, Modern Networking will deliver exceptional service to clients, both proactive and reactive support, ensuring a positive client experience and fostering strong client relationships. This role involves remote and onsite IT support and technical implementations.

The role falls within our Modern Networking team and is responsible for delivering IT consultancy services to a broad range of clients. The Consultant, Modern Networking works in a collaborative method with peers and clients to design and deliver managed services and IT projects through all project phases, including presales. The incumbent will be required to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in translating business requirements into technical solutions, while communicating project needs, constraints, and successes.

The position reports to the Manager, Service Delivery. The position works 40 hours per week, with business hours being 8:00am to 5:00pm PT/MT, Monday to Friday. Balancing multiple project priorities with deadlines is a requirement and there may be a requirement for after-hours work and/or travel depending on project needs.

IX Solutions is committed to helping employees grow and develop within the organization, so the responsibilities below may be adjusted periodically to align with employee goals or aptitudes while supporting overall business objectives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of directly relevant experience in a complex network environment.
• Proven experience in wired network design and implementation to best practices.
• Proven experience in wireless design and implementation to best practices.
• Expert level knowledge of enterprise firewall management and configuration, including optimization and hardening.
• Expert level knowledge of Azure IAAS cloud networking & firewalling.
• Expert level knowledge of datacenter networking.
• Expert level knowledge of integration of Security Services Edge platforms and implementation.
• Experience supporting both traditional and cloud network infrastructure.
• Proven experience in the design, implementation, ongoing management, and upgrade of various network technologies.
• Certifications (achieved at least one of, willing to work toward, or equivalent experience):
• HPE Aruba Networking Certifications (Switching, Campus Access, Network Security, Data Center).
• Cisco CCNA or higher.
• Fortinet Certified Associate or higher.
• Palo Alto Next Generation Firewall Engineer.
• Zscaler EDU-200, EDU-202, ZDTE (or equivalent).
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700).

Requirements

• Must be legally permitted to work in Canada.
• Hold a valid Driver’s License and vehicle.
• Proficient English (written/verbal) communication in a business setting.
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet with clients.
• IX Solutions is pleased to offer remote work opportunities for our employees, however we do require employees to reside in Alberta or British Columbia, Canada.

Benefits

• Opportunity for mentorship and growth.
• Collaborative and imaginative work environment.