Intermediate Network Infrastructure Specialist

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

Department: Infrastructure & Data Centre Operations

Location: Brampton, Ontario

Are you an ambitious and highly motivated Specialist with experience in deploying, implementing and maintaining data centers? Are you looking to make the next step in your career? If so, apply below and join Peel Regional Police – one of Canada’s most progressive police services!

As an Intermediate Network Infrastructure Specialist within our Infrastructure & Data Centre Operations Department, you will be responsible for deploying and maintaining secure and highly available SDN in Data Centers, LAN, WAN, WLAN, and SD-WAN, as well as providing guidance to junior staff for deploying and maintain LAN, WAN, WLAN and SD-WAN.

 What will your typical day look like?

• Implements and maintains secure and highly available LAN, WAN, WLAN, SDN and SD-WAN for the Data Center and remote sites.
• Provides Level 2 technical support for network infrastructure in the Cloud, on-premises Data Centers and remote sites. 
• Provides support for battery Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS), maintenance, and software updates.
• Operates and maintains various equipment for network troubleshooting and testing.
• Deploys packet analyzers and provides support for packet analysis results.
• Ensures the availability and security of LAN, WAN, WLAN, SDN and SD-WAN.
• Performs technical research and development to enable continuing innovation and increasing value to front line officers.
• Monitors all networks for possible issues and proactively fixes.
• Adds and maintains all network devices to the network management and vulnerability software.
• Maintains the operating system, IOS, NX-OS and firmware of network equipment and systems.
• Maintains documentation on technical solutions and the ecosystem for future reference and consultation. 
• Collaborates with subject matter experts from various IT disciplines to troubleshoot application and system issues.
• Creates change request, Method of Procedure (MOP) and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documentation.
• Contacts vendors for product quotations and makes recommendations for upgrades.
• Plans and implements improvements, modifications or replacement of network infrastructure components.
• Mentors junior staff.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Enough about us, lets talk about you

You are someone with:

• A University Degree/College Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  One or more certification in the following, or equivalent network field certification, required:

-CCNP Enterprise
-CCNP Data Center
-DevNet Professional
-CCNP Collaboration
-CCNP Service Provider
-CCNP Security
-Azure Network Engineer Associate
-Azure Administrator Associate

• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with Cisco or Equivalent network vendor in the following:
  -Implementing, maintaining and troubleshooting Data Center Network/LAN/WAN/WLAN for enterprise businesses
  -Cisco SR/ISR routers and Catalyst/Nexus switches
  -OSPF and BGP routing protocols
  -IPSec VPN
• A minimum of 1 year of working experience with the following systems, tools and/or technologies:
  -Implementing, maintaining and troubleshooting QoS in the network for critical applications like voice, etc.
  -Troubleshooting network and application performance with tools from vendors like Wireshark, Fluke, NetAlly, Netscout, Solarwinds or Viavi, etc.
  -Implementing, maintaining and troubleshooting Network Access Control (NAC) with Cisco ISE or equivalent network vendor.
  -Implementing, maintaining and troubleshooting DHCP, RADIUS and TACACS .
  -Linux and/or Windows operating systems.
  -Databases such as MSSQL.
• Demonstrated knowledge in configuring, managing and supporting networking & security configurations for Microsoft Azure cloud environment.
• Working knowledge in designing, testing and troubleshooting outside plant single mode fiber optic networks preferred.
• Working knowledge in building, implementing, and supporting SDWAN solution based on Cisco or VMware or Fortinet or Palo Alto vendors preferred.
• Working knowledge in configuring, managing and supporting networking & security configurations for AWS, Google and/or other cloud environments preferred.
• Working knowledge in configuring firewalls from vendors like Cisco, Fortinet, Checkpoint or Palo Alto preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical power distribution for data centres and computer network systems preferred
• Knowledge of DevOps concepts, automation and technologies used in Infrastructure-as-Code i.e. CI/CD tools such as Ansible, Gitlab, Docker, Jenkins, Python, etc.  preferred.
• Knowledge in Network vendor management is preferred.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
• Valid Ontario Driver`s Licence (Class G) with full driving privileges

What we offer

The salary range for this permanent, full-time position is $62,018.00 - $97,274.00 per annum.  Peel Regional Police offers a highly competitive compensation package; applicants will be considered for the top end of the range ($85,115.00 - $97,274.00) based on experience. The salary is complemented with a comprehensive benefit program, including employer-paid Health/Dental and Life Insurance; and the OMERS Pension Plan effective upon hire. This position allows for the flexibility of hybrid remote working arrangements.

Peel Regional Police is committed to providing resources and development opportunities for continual growth of staff. This includes (but is not limited to) providing internal opportunities, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, free on-site learning/training programs and providing any required equipment to support the safe and effective delivery of services.

Peel Regional Police is committed to ensuring the health and wellness of its employees and offers many programs and services in support of work-life balance and both personal and professional wellness. From wellness protection for you and your family, to state-of-the-art fitness facilities available to you free of charge, to structured programs to nurture your intellectual, physical and emotional wellness, we’ve got you covered.

About us

Peel Regional Police, the second largest municipal police service in Ontario, polices the cities of Mississauga and Brampton, with a population of almost 1.5 million residents, and Pearson International Airport, which saw an estimated 35.6 million people pass through in 2022. We are committed to our Vision of 'A Safer Community Together'. Everything we do is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values and we pride ourselves in being accountable to our community.

Peel Regional Police is acknowledged as one of Canada’s most progressive police services. A proactive approach to problem-solving, a dedication to professional excellence and a reputation for making the community a better place in which to live and work – these are the hallmarks of Peel Regional Police.

The next step is yours!

Qualified persons should apply online at www.peelpolice.ca, referencing Job ID #500291, by Sunday March 30, 2025 by 10:59PM. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email. Check your inbox regularly, including junk mail. No agency contacts and/or referrals, please.

Applicants in consideration for hire shall be subject to a thorough background investigation that includes, but is not limited to, police checks with local, provincial and out-of-country law enforcement agencies, if required, education credentials, credit and financial inquiries, and personal and work references.

Peel Regional Police is committed to fairness and equity in our recruitment and selection process, and in building and retaining a talented and diverse workforce representative of the community we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, Peel Regional Police is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment and committed to accommodating the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We encourage applicants to inform Recruitment and Staff Support of any accessibility needs to ensure they are accommodated throughout the recruitment and selection process.