Senior IT/Network Architect

At Bell, our purpose is to advance how Canadians connect with each other and the world. We achieve this by providing consumers and businesses with the best network technologies in the world, innovative digital solutions and seamless customer experiences. Its all developed and delivered by the members of #TeamBell and were always on the lookout for people with great skills and experiences.

We value diversity and provide a supportive, inclusive community where all team members can succeed. And through our commitment to environmental, social and governance initiatives, you will feel good about the greater impact you will have making every day better for people as they connect, work, learn and play.

Join us. You belong at Bell.

Summary

The Senior IT/Network Architect serves as a key member of the team, responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the network infrastructure. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in networking technologies and demonstrate exceptional leadership and communication skills to facilitate effective cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain complex network architectures
• Research and evaluate new network technologies and solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and support
• Monitor network performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
• Ensure network infrastructure complies with relevant security standards and regulations.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise to the team.
• Participate in capacity planning and forecasting.
• Maintain documentation of network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Present technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Critical Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Network Engineering
• Expert knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, routing protocols and principles etc.)
• Strong technical background with excellent knowledge of in telecommunications systems and networks
• Experience in multi-vendor network topologies (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Nokia, etc.)
• Strong understanding of network security best practices.
• Knowledge of various network technologies (SDN, cloud networking, virtualization, etc.)
• Background of cloud computing principles to optimize network agility and operational efficiency.
• Experience with network automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, JNCIE) are highly desirable.