Job Description

Network Programmer Analyst

The University of Saskatchewan has some of the most innovative people doing groundbreaking research and pedagogy. Information and Communications Technology (ICT), as strategic partners, enable courageous curiosity by empowering students, staff and faculty to do more than thought possible with technology that boosts productivity, strengthens security, enhances research outcomes, amplifies connectivity and supports increased pedagogical capability.

The university offers flexible work arrangements; access to the university's recreation services; ongoing professional development and mentorship and a comprehensive benefits and pension program.

Primary Purpose: The Network Programmer/Analyst is responsible for the operation, maintenance, deployment, and development of network services in a large enterprise network supporting 30,000+ client devices. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a team of IT professionals to develop and maintain a wide range of services provided to the larger university community and must possess a keen aptitude for developing new skills in a highly customer focused, demanding, and business driven environment.

Nature of Work: Reporting to the Manager of Communication and Network Services, ICT Security, Risk and Compliance, this position will collaborate closely with clients and peers to develop and deploy network infrastructure and services that are widely utilized across the campus community. Some evening and weekend shifts are required.

Accountabilities:

• Collaborate closely with peers within the Networks team and clients using our services. Work collaboratively with closely connected teams that deliver secure enterprise technology solutions.
• Program and troubleshoot network elements (switches, routers, firewalls, wireless).
• Support ancillary network systems (DNS/DHCP services, authentication systems, network management tools).
• Assist or lead service management activities throughout the service lifecycle, from service conception to sunset. Consult with stakeholders to ensure service relevance to business requirements, manage change within defined processes, and ensure peers are equipped with the tools needed to manage individual services within a larger portfolio.
• Work independently on assigned work while exercising initiative to complete tasks in support of the overall mission of the team and the University.
• Evaluate diverse technology and services for business value, functionality, robustness, and performance.
• Remediate issues in a large, multi-segment, campus network connected to multiple Internet and Research networks and remote sites.
• Enthusiastically engage in continuous technical and personal development.

Qualifications

Education: A diploma, certificate or University degree in a related discipline; i.e. Computer Science, engineering. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Network/security industry certifications will be considered an asset.

Experience: A minimum of three years of work experience as a network programmer/administrator in a large enterprise networked environment.

We appreciate that non-traditional career paths may have developed a candidate's competency, and alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Skills:

• Excellent at communicating verbally, and capable of producing high-quality documentation.
• Ability to analyze, program, and troubleshoot within a large-scale switched and routed, multi-segmented IP network, primarily with Cisco equipment. Strong understanding of network routing and switching concepts and protocols (OSPF and BGP), and segmentation technologies in a highly redundant large-scale LAN.
• Solid understanding of Data Center networking technologies.
• Strong understanding of Wi-Fi networking, including ability to troubleshoot failures and assist with the planning and implementation of new networks. (Knowledge of Cisco wireless solutions an asset)
• Strong understanding of IP telephony concepts, and proficiency in troubleshooting issues with both infrastructure and client devices.
• Ability to implement network support systems within virtualized computing environments.
• Solid understanding of physical networking standards and construction techniques as they pertain to fiber optics, copper, and wireless networking.
• Experience with network management systems to aid in monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Ability to support network-based security devices such as firewalls, VPNs, and authentication services (RADIUS, TACACS, Kerberos). Ability to evaluate and implement complex rule sets, and identify, evaluate, and mitigate security risk. Supported platforms are primarily from Fortinet and Cisco.
• A strong understanding of automation concepts and tools.
• Proficiency in one or more scripting/programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Go) to assist in analysis, reporting, and small task automation.

Department: ICT ResrchLibrary&DataCtr Tech
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.00
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $64,107.00 - 100,169.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Information Technology
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 10/26/2022
Closing Date: 11/15/2022
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at:

Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable

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The University believes equity, diversity, and inclusion strengthen the community and enhance excellence, innovation and creativity. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Metis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Metis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.