Senior Network Analyst
Job Type
Full Time
Posted
November 6, 2024 3:11PM
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Dream is an asset manager, owner and developer of real estate. Founded in 1994 with a vision to revolutionize the way people live and work, Dream is one of Canada’s leading real estate companies with over $23 billion in assets under management amongst its five publicly listed entities, private funds, and institutional partnerships.

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About the job

Dream Office Management Corporation is looking for a Senior Network Analyst.

Do you get excited exploring new ways to create innovation through technology? Are you interested in working with a wide range of infrastructure technologies and implementing changes that will have a positive effect on our systems, users, and stakeholders? If so, read on. We want to hear from you.

Who are you?

We want to bring in someone who is eager to learn, work hard, and have some fun. In other words, we want you to fit into our Transformation + Technology team, and at Dream. This is an opportunity for you to take on responsibilities, build on your already strong skill set and help the team achieve its goals, all in a work environment that is fast-paced, dynamic and fun.

Working with the network, security and support teams, you will be responsible for maintaining all IT related infrastructure and networks at our Canadian and International corporate offices as well as our Base Building Networks (BBN). Your excellent hands-on technical skills and time management skills will ensure we provide our users with the best possible system reliability. You are respectful of current operating processes but look to develop new ideas to bring better results. Still interested? Read on!

Who are we?

Dream Unlimited Corp. Dream is a leading developer of exceptional office and residential assets in Toronto, owns stabilized income generating assets in both Canada and the U.S., and has an established and successful asset management business, inclusive of $17 billion of assets under management across three Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") listed trusts and numerous partnerships. We also develop land and residential assets in Western Canada. Dream Office Management Corporation provides technology, human resources, and facilities support to the Dream group of companies, currently 5 publicly traded entities.

While on the surface we may not seem that different from our competitors, it’s our attitude and approach that truly set us apart. We are guided by our entrepreneurial spirit; we seize unconventional opportunities and try new things, approaching every project with passion and purpose.

We care about our employees. We want everyone to have a rewarding career and to work and have fun with people they like, so we provide exciting work opportunities, open work environments, and fun events. Once you join us, it won’t take long to figure out why your colleagues like it so much here.

And the Transformation & Technology team?

Our goal is to provide the best possible user experience by ensuring our users have the technical tools and infrastructure in place to perform their job functions efficiently. We are continually upgrading and driving our initiatives, processes and goals in order to respond to changes in our business needs and ensure that the appropriate infrastructure is in place to support the business.

We strive to stay at the cutting edge of technology to be prepared for Dream’s continued growth in the coming years.

What will you do?

Below are some of the primary responsibilities you will be taking on in this role. There will be more, but we can discuss those in person.

  • Architect/design/support a vast array of environments, systems and devices from networks, firewalls, servers, storage and IAAS.
  • Provide leadership in areas of LAN/WAN routing, WIFI, DMZ, Firewall technologies, load balancers, servers, virtualization, storage, disaster recovery and cloud.
  • Analyze current technical architecture, risks and issues; and propose new solutions.
  • Responsible for supporting all corporate and Base Building Network (BBN) infrastructure across Canada, US and Europe.
  • Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software solutions both hosted locally in our datacenters as well hosted in third-party cloud providers.
  • Interface with and help manage our vendor partnerships developing strong, mutually committed relationships.
  • Ensure that the day-to-day operations of the network, server and storage environments are meeting/exceeding reliability, availability and service requirements as per SLA’s.
  • Be available after hours when needed to assist with resolving unexpected operational issues and provide 24X7 on call support on a rotating basis.
  • Implement new infrastructure standard devices and platforms.
  • Monitor, administer and maintain and evolve the Dream Technology Disaster Recovery Plan.
  • Establish standards, policies, procedures and checklists to ensure network consistency and a high standard of customer experience.
  • Ensure all systems are effectively monitored.
  • Develop strong relationships with Technical Support, Security and Enterprise Systems to increase support delivery and ensure cohesive, smooth-running systems.
  • Identify opportunities to save costs and more effectively manage assets and report the opportunities to the Infrastructure Manager

What type of experience do you have?

We’ve listed just a few selected qualifications that we consider to be very important for this role. We can cover the rest when we chat.

  • Degree, diploma, or certificate in Computer Science or related discipline.
  • Minimum 6+ years’ experience in the following:
  • Supporting Data Centre infrastructure; LANs and WANs, Implementing and maintaining MPLS networks
  • Hands-on experience implementing, configuring, and troubleshooting complex networks.
  • Administering and maintaining a Windows Server, Virtualization Platforms (VMware, vSphere, Nutanix, AHV) Citrix environments and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure for a mid to large size organization; SAML, Certificate (PKI) creation and maintenance
  • Thorough understanding of network server infrastructure. (Servers, Storage, Routers, Switches, Firewalls)
  • Experience with networking at layers 1 through 7 including protocols TCP, UDP, IP, IPSec, STP, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, RIP, DNS and DHCP.
  • Strong understanding and knowledge of firewalls and VPN tunnels in a meshed multi-hub and spoke environment
  • Experience managing Cloud Platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS, IAAS, SAAS), DevSecOps, Terraform, Bicep, Kubernetes, Disaster Recovery Platforms and Services
  • Technical knowledge in Data Centre virtualization, Windows server operating systems, SANs and Active Directory services.
  • A self-starter with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
  • Exceptional organization and time management skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
  • Dependable and flexible when necessary
  • Knowledge in the following is considered a significant asset, so let us know what you know!
  • Cisco switches, Palo Alto firewalls and data centre products, UCS, SD-WAN, MPLS, VPAN etc.
  • Cloud computing experience. (Azure, AWS, Office 365)
  • VMware vCenter, vSphere, Nutanix and AHV
  • Citrix NetScaler, Virtual Apps/Desktops and Storefront, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
  • Veeam Backup and Replication. Veeam Orchestrator, Physical Media Backup
  • Certifications such as: CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, MCSE, VCP. NCP

Who are we?
Dream is a leading developer of exceptional office and residential assets in Toronto, owns stabilized income-generating assets in both Canada and the U.S., and has a successful asset management business with $25 billion of assets under management. We also develop land and residential assets in Western Canada. Our entrepreneurial spirit drives us to seize unconventional opportunities and approach every project with passion and purpose. At Dream, we care about our employees, provide exciting work opportunities, open work environments, and fun events, fostering an atmosphere where continuous learning and innovation thrive. Join us and make a difference.

Dream Unlimited is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodation through any aspect our process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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