Expert Network Engineer

At Ensono, our purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation. 

Developing impactful solutions is something we do together at Ensono, because Ideas Start Here. Great things happen when many voices are heard, and people are supported to run with their ideas. On our teams, you will be backed by leaders with passion for our business. This is a place where your ideas can Do Great Things. 

We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. 

Adventure starts here. Here you will be a part of a team that encourages you to master your craft, ask tomorrow’s questions today, and chart your own path. Our Associates focus on client impact with curiosity and a feeling of relentless commitment. You will support this mission in this role, where you will be doing the following: 

About the role and what you’ll be doing: 

The Expert Network Engineer is responsible for the design and implementation of enterprise and data centre wide data network solutions that align with the architecture and business models to achieve optimal solutions for Ensono and its clients.   

Responsibilities: 

• Acting as a technical leader to the existing network team.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of company’s existing IT architecture/infrastructure, and technology standards.
• Receive and implement network technologies supporting the transition of new business into the Ensono data centres. Review plans for technical correctness, negotiate appropriate implementation timeframes, implement on schedule and on budget.
• Review new and existing IT projects, systems design, and procurement/outsourcing plans for compliance with IT standards and architectural plans.
• Manage modifications and coordinate change control assignments. Work within the network operations and engineering teams, along with other teams as appropriate, to complete work tasks.
• Develop and execute test plans to check infrastructure and systems technical performance. Report on findings and make recommendations for improvements.
• Validate and prepare detailed specifications and documentation of network environments, provide knowledge transfer to other technical staff who will support the environment when transitioned to production.
• Develop, document, make recommendations, and communicate plans for investing in IT infrastructure, including analysis of cost reduction opportunities.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies in support of infrastructure development efforts and recommend technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and/or infrastructure reliability, flexibility, and availability.
• Develop strong working relationships with all Data Center staff to be able to assist and receive assistance in meeting critical and often urgent deadlines
• Work with Program Managers, Transition Managers, & Account Managers to identify detailed implementation plans and set appropriate and realistic timelines for network projects and work efforts.
• Provide guidance to other members of the team in areas of expertise. Receive guidance from other team members in areas where additional expertise can be gained.
• Collaborate with end users, other technical staff, and multiple levels of management to define business and technical requirements for complex systems development and gain buy-in for all infrastructure plans.
• Provide architectural consulting expertise, direction, and assistance to other internal organizations to support customer requirements. 

We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That’s why we’ve outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it’s important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. 

Requirements:  

Essential:  

• 5+ years’ experience at the senior engineering level
• Previous experience in leading a team
• Advanced knowledge in networking technologies (Cisco, Palo Alto and F5– routing, switching, firewalling, load balancing etc.)
• Working experience on Azure Cloud environment 

 Preferred:  

• Knowledge in software-driven networking and network automation is beneficial (Python, PowerShell, Terraform etc.) 
• Experience in NSX VMware (NSX-T)  

What we offer 

 We will give you a place to strive and grow, where you will have the opportunity to work on interesting, yet challenging projects. Applying your thinking to build a better world founded on intelligent technologies. We are a people-first business, which means people are at the heart of everything we do here. We offer our consultants a safe environment where knowledge sharing, and open communication is encouraged. Whether at one of the internal monthly events, such as Lunch & Learns, Tech Time, and internal competency meet-ups, or at one of our community groups, such as football, gaming, yoga, or wellbeing; we have strived to build a business where everyone feels welcomed, included, and valued. 

Benefits   

We believe that great work deserves great rewards. In return for your ideas, commitment and ambition, we’ll give you a very competitive base salary and a range of benefits as soon as you join.  On top of your highly competitive base salary, we offer: 

• Flexible and remote work opportunities
• Performance bonus
• Training and development programs
• Worldwide career opportunities
• Community outreach and mentoring opportunities
• Learning platforms
• My Benefit system
• Wellness Platform support from Virgin Pulse
• Associate equity program
• Life insurance
• Lunch card
• Study leave
• One paid day off for charity events
• Sabbatical  
• Extended parental leave  
• Rental or co-financing of office equipment
• Referral bonus program