Network Designer, IP & Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Create and maintain reference architectures for Internet, voice, video, core routing and transport services, as well as corporate LAN/WLAN environments.

• Set design standards, naming conventions, IP addressing schemes, and documentation templates.

• Integrate security, resiliency, scalability, and operational requirements into network designs.

• Generate high-level and low-level designs for new services, network expansions, and infrastructure upgrades.

• Design broadband service delivery platforms across FTTH, MDU, coaxial, and fixed wireless access environments.

• Create service solutions for voice, IPTV, OTT, multicast, and QoS-enabled services.

• Develop designs for IP/MPLS core networks, DWDM transport systems, and carrier interconnections.

• Formulate utilization forecasts, capacity plans, and lifecycle management plans.

• Produce implementation-ready design packages, diagrams, routing policies, IP/VLAN assignments, QoS requirements, and acceptance criteria.

• Maintain network records, diagrams, and addressing documentation; ensure design records are reconciled with as-built field information.

• Prepare bills of material and cost estimates for projects, capital planning, and funding initiatives.

• Assess vendor solutions and emerging technologies through documentation reviews, vendor interactions, and proof-of-concept testing.

• Assist with business cases, funding applications, project reporting, schedules, risks, and dependencies.

• Collaborate with outside plant, transport, facilities, power, operations, engineering, and project teams.

• Offer technical guidance during project delivery and deployment; assist with troubleshooting and design-related inquiries.

⛳️ Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Networking, Telecommunications, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in network design, network engineering, or architecture within a telecommunications or service provider environment.

• In-depth knowledge of IP routing and switching technologies, including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, EVPN, and QoS.

• Familiarity with service provider access and transport technologies, including GPON, XGS-PON, DOCSIS, DWDM, IPTV multicast, and VoIP.

• Proven experience in producing detailed network designs, diagrams, IP addressing plans, and technical documentation.

• Background in network capacity planning, lifecycle management, and infrastructure modernization.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear technical documentation.

• Capability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive network information.

• Successful completion of a background check.

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Government of Canada security clearance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.