Job Description

At CN, we work together to move our company-and North America-forward. Be part of our Information & Technology (I&T) team, a critical piece of the engine that keeps us in motion. From enterprise architecture to operational technology, our teams use the agile methodology to automate and digitize our railroad ensuring our operations run optimally and safely and our employees can focus on value-added tasks. You will be able to develop your skills and career in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

CN\'s network and technologies across North America:

\xc2\xb7 Is composed of all types of communications media including fiber, copper, cell, wireless and microwave.

\xc2\xb7 Is composed of more than 8000 Cisco routers and switches, more than 700 access points and 700 Nokia MPLS service routers.

\xc2\xb7 Is composed of Juniper and Palo Alto firewalls, packet shapers and IP management platforms.

CN is looking for a self-starter who can rapidly analyze situations, and decisively take justifiable actions. Some travel may be required.

The role of a Specialist, Network & Telecom is a technical position with in-depth knowledge of Telecom network infrastructure. The specialist is responsible for the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

\xc2\xb7 Incident and Problem Management

\xc2\xb7 Vulnerability Management

\xc2\xb7 Capacity and Performance Management

\xc2\xb7 Lifecycle Management

\xc2\xb7 Change Management (plan /coordinate and implement telecom changes)

\xc2\xb7 Detailed analysis and operation review of Datacenters and LAN/WAN Infrastructure

\xc2\xb7 Perform Network Operational Audits, verifications to existing standards

\xc2\xb7 Internal / External project involvement (provide guidance and direction to proper transition to operations)

\xc2\xb7 Plan and coordinate the implementation, testing and cutover of Telecom technologies into existing telecom infrastructure. This may include the guidance of field technicians.

\xc2\xb7 Assist Disaster Recovery exercises

\xc2\xb7 Provide 3rd Level support to pager roster (24/7) rotation basis

\xc2\xb7 Mentor and coach peers

REQUIREMENTS:

\xc2\xb7 Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering or equivalent. Telecommunications specialization preferred.

\xc2\xb7 5+ years in IT with a minimum of 3+ years of demonstrated experience in providing hands-on technical expertise within large corporate environments.

\xc2\xb7 Expertise in LAN/WAN technologies, WAN Optimization, IPAM.

\xc2\xb7 Expertise in Datacenter technologies (Leaf and spine technology).

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge and troubleshooting skills in EIGRP, IS-IS, BGP, MP-BGP, MPLS, redistribution between different routing protocols.

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of TCP/IP stack, IPv4, TCP, UDP, ICMP, ARP, GRE, IPSEC, ESP, NAT, DHCP, DNS, FHRPs, QoS, SNMP, Tacacs, Radius.

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of Cisco Wi-Fi networks, including Cisco Prime, WLCs, APs, ISE and all related technologies.

\xc2\xb7 Experience and knowledge in operations and optimization of IP networks.

\xc2\xb7 Good understanding of communications media (fibre, copper, wireless) and structured cabling best practices.

\xc2\xb7 Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.

\xc2\xb7 Cisco CCNP/CCIE Certification or equivalent knowledge.

ASSETS:

\xc2\xb7 Scripting skills (network automation)

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge in cloud solutions (Google, Azure)

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of Firewall (Juniper and Palo Alto)

\xc2\xb7 Experience/knowledge in SD-WAN solutions

\xc2\xb7 Experience with cellular solutions, including APN, CDMA, GSM, HSPA, UMTS, GPRS/EDGE, LTE and others.

\xc2\xb7 Experience with Nokia 7750, 7705 and 7210 platforms

\xc2\xb7 Experience in building business cases and providing estimates

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada\'s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America\'s most and railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don\'t apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don\'t see yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team at

As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.

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