Senior IP Network Designer

As part of the IP Engineering team, the Senior IP Network Designer will be responsible for the design and architectural evolution of the Xplore Access & Aggregation networks.
This position reports to the Senior Manager, Access & Aggregation Engineering in Markham, Ontario.

• Design and implement a best-in-class access and aggregation architecture maximizing performance for our customers and minimizing operational cost
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging trends for service provider aggregation and access technologies
• Research new architectures, technologies, vendors and features
• Develop tools for measurement, analysis and optimization of network performance
• Create and execute detailed lab test plans for new architectures, technologies, vendors and features
• Work with different internal teams in identifying capacity requirements and turning them into plans for capacity upgrades and network configurations
• Create Engineering Work Order (EWO), Methods of Procedure (MOP) and other Process documentation as required by Field Engineering, IP Operations and NOC to install and operate new deployments
• Provide training to Field Operations, IP Operations and NOC for new services and features
• Prepare and deliver presentations for internal and external stake holders
• Provide third level problem escalation support

• Minimum 8 years of aggregation/access architecture design experience in a service provider environment
• Extensive knowledge of internet delivery architectures with an in-depth understanding of the technical and budgetary implications and trade-offs associated with design decisions made at all network layers
• In depth knowledge of typical Service Provider Ethernet service offerings
• In depth knowledge of switching technologies such as VLANs, QinQ and Spanning Tree
• Knowledge of IP routing technologies such as BGP and OSPF
• Knowledge of IP/Ethernet Quality of Service features such as classification, marking, queueing and shaping
• Knowledge of networking equipment from vendors such as Cisco, Ciena, Juniper, Adva
• Knowledge of Metro Ethernet Forum standards
• Knowledge of MPLS/SR and MPLS L2/L3 VPNs
• Knowledge of FTTP/XGSPON/GPON, 5G, LTE and Pt2Pt Microwave backhaul systems
• Knowledge of IP/Ethernet performance management features such CFM, Y.1731, TWAMP or Cisco IPSLA
• Good written and verbal English communication
• Good computer skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft products including Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Excel
• Knowledge of Python, Netconf and Restful APIs is an asset
• Engineering Degree (Electrical or Computer Science) or Technologist Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to undertake occasional travel

As a condition of employment and in order to comply with industry related data security standards, this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal Background Check. Details will be supplied to applicants as they move through the selection process.

Xplore is committed to creating an accessible environment and will accommodate disabilities during the selection process. Please let your recruiter know during the selection process of any accommodation needs.

Xplore Inc. is Canada’s fibre, 5G and satellite broadband company for rural living. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for all Canadians. Xplore is building a world-class fibre optic and 5G wireless network to enable innovative broadband services for better every day rural living, for today and future generations.