Req Id: 80302
Bell is a truly Canadian company with over 135 years of success. We are defined by the passion of our team members and their belief in our company’s vast potential.
To ensure we continue to be recognized as Canada’s leading communications company, we’re committed to finding and developing the next generation of leaders. This means creating best-in-class career and development opportunities for our employees.
If you’re passionate, driven and find yourself seeking interesting work, new challenges and continuous learning opportunities, then we want you to join our team.
Our Network team plans, designs, builds and operates Bell’s multi-billion dollar networks, including the continued expansion of our fibre optic network, HSPA+ and LTE — Canada’s largest and fastest wireless network.
The service we provide is the foundation of Bell’s competitive advantage and a critical step towards achieving Bell’s goal to be recognized by customers as Canada’s leading communications company.
The Bell Canada Network 3.0 team is looking for Technical Architects to drive the Network 3.0 architecture and vision. Candidates should be self motivated, open minded and a passion for creativity. The successful candidates will partner closely with the various architecture teams across the company (i.e. IT, Network, BBM, etc) in order gain and maintain alignment. The successful candidates will work with multi-disciplinary teams from across the organization, utilizing the Scrum/Agile techniques, in order to support Network 3.0 value streams in their delivery of solutions to customers. The candidates must have a very strong technical background complimented with strong business experience.
Job Duties/Accountabilities:
- Create, document and continuously evolve Network 3.0 target architecture, including guiding principals
- Work closely with domain architects (Network, IT, DC) to provide 3.0 architectural support for value streams and other ongoing projects
- Ensure holistic Bell architecture approach by acting as a neutral not domain or business specific entity
- Seek and leverage input from architecture teams across the company in order to rally around Network 3.0 vision and architecture
- Support delivery teams by providing detailed architecture for specific use cases as well as technical support throughout the delivery lifecycle
- Implement proofs of concept for various cutting edge technologies and tools
- Work closely with Network 3.0 program manager in order to identify opportunities for alignment to Network 3.0 target architecture
- Work closely with Product teams to specify requirements for new services and related use cases driving tactical execution of the 3.0 architecture
- Keep abreast of latest technologies and trends in the industry and maintain “outside in” perspective
- Balance between current realities and future vision
- Drive innovation and find opportunities to leverage emergent technology
- Communicate target architecture to a wide audience
- Support delivery teams in technology and vendor selection
- Maintain and communicate long term architecture vision but drive execution through short term use cases in the agile and iterative mode
Critical Competencies:
- University Diploma 1st cycle in Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent
- Over 10 years of experience in computer and network technology in a telecommunications environment (Network, Security , VoIP, Servers)
- Expertise in Linux, Unix, Windows, and network management tools
- Excellent knowledge of various network protocols and technologies (i.e. IP, BGP, Ethernet, GPON, LTE)
- Experience in telco IT architecture and knowledge of best practices and standards (i.e. TMF, TOGAF)
- Good knowledge of Bell IT system
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills
- Self-learning and hands on approach; ability to work with network equipment and IT tools
- Strong leadership skills
- Team player
- Strong dedication to customer focus
- Excellent knowledge of Visio , Word , Excel
- Good knowledge of databases, infrastructure and security standards.
- Good knowledge of Python and scripting languages
Preferred Qualifications/Competencies:
- Demonstrated experience in delivering and executing on key projects through cross functional teams
- Knowledge of Bell Canada’s Products & Services as well as Network & IT environment.
- Contribution to industry standards an asset
- Existing network with various telcos and vendors around the globe
Working Conditions:
Availability to work occasional weekends and evenings to meet hard deadlines and available to work occasional overnights to take part in deployment activities
Fast paced, changing working environment
Bilingualism is an asset (English and French)
Additional Information:
Position Type: Management
Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Mississauga || Canada : Quebec : Verdun
Application Deadline: 06/26/2015
Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.
Bell is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve, and where every team member has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Created: Canada, QC, Montreal