Position Description:

Are you motivated by the opportunity to delight your clients by providing them with innovative solutions to complex technical problems? These are exciting times for CGI and are looking for talented individuals to trail blaze with us. If you have a pioneering spirit and thrive on innovative projects, where you can influence the direction of technical strategy now is the time to join this dynamic team.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Lead team in defining, documenting, and maintaining Network Architecture standards encompassing Core Switching, Access/Distribution, Routing, Firewalls, Load balancers, and Inter-DC communication by evaluating tech and vendors for cost, performance, and resilience.
• Conceptualize, plan, design, and aid implementation of robust, integrated, highly-available, fault-tolerant, automated network architecture for shared CGI managed infrastructure.
• Understand Client business, technical environments, and CGI managed infrastructure.
• Bridge Client needs, technical solutions, and service delivery.
• Collaborate with Client Engagement Manager to nurture client relationships and account growth.
• Assist proposal and solution teams in creating target architectures, solutions, and strategies.
• Document Network Architecture proposals and guide Infrastructure Delivery teams through design and deployment strategy.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure delivery teams to refine solutions for Client needs.
• Define, document, and manage redundant, cost-effective, high-performing network standards for:
o Internet and Inter-DC Connectivity
o Core Switching, Access, Distribution Infrastructure
o Firewall, Load balancer, Network Security Architecture
• Lead multiple projects, guide resources, and oversee solution process quality.
• Develop technology roadmaps and annual plans.
• Evaluate new solutions, technologies for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Provide technical consultation to clients and IT management for efficient application systems.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• 5 + years of experience supporting medium to large size Network infrastructure from design, management and support perspective.
• 5+ years of solid Network Architecture design and solid hands-on experience with Data Centre technologies and Cisco ACI
• 5+ years of solid Security experience, specifically with NGN firewalls and ISE solutions
• 5+ years of SD-WAN experience specifically Viptela, VeloCloud
• Solid understanding of IP and Ethernet networking technologies including solid understanding of network protocols (IPv4, IPv6, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VRRP etc.)
• Solid hands-on experience and familiarity with multiple network vendor technologies (Cisco, Checkpoint, Juniper, Citrix, etc.)
• Ability to assess virtualization, Network Infrastructure and automation.
• Knowledge of Cloud technologies (Public, Private and Hybrid)
• Ability to communicate technical proposals to internal and external technical teams and management.
• Ability to perform well in a dynamic environment, with on-time delivery
• Ability to write and present effective materials, including presentations, status reporting, technical diagrams and flowcharts
• Ability to identify issues (or potential ones) to mitigate potential loss of revenue
• Experience designing network infrastructures supporting hosted operations within large-scale, global deployments.
• Experience in system architecture or systems engineering for integration into IP-based network infrastructures
• Intimate knowledge in current IT technologies including F5, Windows, Linux, VMware, Cisco Network Equipment, Juniper
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Attention to detail with methodical problem-solving approach

Education level:

• Degree in Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum ten years of solid, diverse work experience in IT including experience with systems and infrastructure architecture methodologies.
• Some previous project leadership experience is desirable.
• Applicable certifications preferred.

Skills:

• Cisco

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.