Irving Shipbuilding is one of the most modern shipyards in North America, defined by its pace and appetite for change. Irving Shipbuilding is building more than 20 Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships and River-Class Destroyers as part of the largest and most complex shipbuilding initiative in Canadian history. If you’re curious and motivated by a fast-moving environment and want to contribute to building ships with state-of-the-art naval technology this opportunity is for you.
As a key member of the IT team, you will have a direct impact on the design and enhancements that ensure the digital experience exceeds the expectations of the enterprise. You will ensure that network operations are efficient and secure by supporting and maintaining the lifecycle on network services and solutions.
Now is your chance to join our team to make a lasting impact on a national venture as a Network Specialist.
All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Investigate and resolve complex technical issues related to the networking component of the J.D. Irving Limited infrastructure
Act as an escalation point to manage all required vendor and external technical resources to effectively troubleshoot issues
Provide subject matter expertise as the networking resource on a wide variety of internal and customer facing technology projects, supporting organizational standards
Optimize existing systems related to performance and capacity and identify opportunities for improvement
Research, understand and implement security protocols
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedure documentation for all networking solutions
Lead and oversee day-to-day networking activities and contribute to long term operational planning and activities
Participate in the on-call rotation for production support
Responsibilities include activities related to the following tools and technologies; Cisco Prime, Cisco Identity Services Engine, Cisco Catalyst Centre, Junos Space, OpManager, Zabbix, Cisco Wireless, Meraki, Check Point, A10 and Netscaler load balancing
Education Required: A university degree, college diploma or a related discipline
3 - 8 years of experience in a networking technical position
Ability to pivot to changing priorities and make quick decisions with limited information
Work well in a team environment with a focus on knowledge sharing and collaboration
Effective customer service and communication skills
Bonus:
CCNA, CCNP certifications
Juniper, Meraki, and Check Point certifications
ITIL Foundations certified
Leading Change experience
Lean yellow/green belt certifications (or other process improvement experience)
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
