Senior Network Analyst

Overview
At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

Reporting to the Manager of Network Infrastructure, the Senior Network Analyst is a key technical resource responsible for supporting and maintaining the corporate network infrastructure. The Senior Network Analyst will leverage a deep understanding of networking technology and protocols to support and troubleshoot KPMG's advanced infrastructure, consisting of Cisco SDA, SD-WAN, Azure Cloud services, and Palo Alto firewalls. Must also have experience supporting remote access technologies, such as Cisco VPN and Cisco Meraki wireless solutions. This person will be a member of a nation-wide team of technical staff focused on building, supporting, and maintaining KPMG's network and IT infrastructure. The Analyst has strong communication skills, is proactive, needs little supervision and is comfortable working in an environment that deals with various levels of management. There are no people management responsibilities. On-call availability is required.

What you will do

• Support, administration and configuration of Cloud services, Azure, AWS and GCP
• Support KPMG's core Cisco technologies, Cisco SDWAN, Cisco SD-Access, with a focus on proactive improvement of network health - solving issues before they impact applications and services
• Support, administration and configuration of Cisco Meraki wireless network devices and policies
• Work closely with Operations, Support and Architecture team members to implement proactive approaches to monitoring and reporting on network services that maximize uptime, reliability and visibility
• Document/Develop/Review operational processes and troubleshooting guides for Network Support and Operations staff
• Work with Cisco and other vendors to resolve KPMG network issues
• Perform application updates, security patches and configuration changes on network hardware, services and systems.
• Work with support vendors to resolve issues, and to improve KPMG's networks.
• Work as a resource on multiple concurrent projects and ensure implementation of network services and solutions to meet business requirements.

At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need extra time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this

What you bring to the role

• College Diploma or University Degree in the field of computer science and/or 5 years equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 2 years of Azure networking experience, administering, troubleshooting and automation (scripting)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with supporting a medium to large Cisco SDWAN environment
• Minimum of 2 years of experience of Palo Alto Firewall administration
• Minimum for 2 years of experience administering and troubleshooting SDA environment using Cisco DNAC and Cisco ISE
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting a Cisco Meraki wireless environment
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting routing and switching in a complex Cisco based network environment that includes voice, video and data. Experience administering Cisco ACI policy administration is preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience of F5 Load Balancer administration
• Cisco CCNP or CCIE would be an asset
• Palo Alto PCNSA or PCNSE would be an asset
• Understanding of Netflow and SNMP protocols to review network flows and metrics, and produce operational reports
• Sound knowledge of TCP/IP and network routing protocols, including EIGRP and BGP
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills; comfortable working in an environment that deals with various levels of management
• Highly self-motivated and directed and keen attention to detail
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.