Senior Network Engineer

Overview
At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The Technology Infrastructure and Operations department at KPMG Canada oversees core IT infrastructure and services, providing level 2/3 support, operating a 24x7 Network Operations Centre, and managing national Data Centres. A Senior Network Engineer would be responsible for troubleshooting critical core systems, implementing operational upgrades, and resolving complex issues, with a requirement for after-business hours support for critical operations. They will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for more complex and difficult technology and services, being accountable for both project deployments and troubleshooting of issues

What you will do

• Provides technical support for hardware (virtual and physical), software, operating systems and applications.
• Interacts with business and systems owners to support and maintain business applications and systems
• Bridges the gap between business requirements and technology (including recommendations on future direction)
• Updates documentation and maintains core infrastructure systems.
• Works with Architect and project teams to transition new technologies and services to the production environment. May lead implementations or upgrades or provide details as the Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Test and evaluate hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing systems using equipment, lab and virtual environment
• May write technical specifications to send to vendors for bid
• Work with Security team to ensure the integrity of components and processes
• Work with vendors and service providers to ensure they are meeting service levels
• Coaches and mentors peers, Systems Specialists, and Operations team in order to build and strengthen capabilities within ITS

What you bring to the role

• A university degree in mathematics or computer science or other related discipline.
• 10+ years of professional experience and 5+ years of IT experience in system implementation, project and systems management.
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of network protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, IPSEC, network technologies (WAN/LAN: MPLS, Fame-Relay, Ethernet, VPN, SSL, Quality of Service, VOIP), and network security appliances / application, vulnerability scanning tools, processes and procedures.
• Strong understanding of network management and management tools, such as P Network Node Manager, NetQoS and Bluecoat Reporter.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
For more information about KPMG in Canada's Benefits and well-being, click here .

Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here .

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing cdnersteam@kpmg.ca or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

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Category

Information Technology