Junior Network Analyst

About MDA:

For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we’ll take you there.

Serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth. Today, we're leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.

We’re fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond. And together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

The Role:

MDA is seeking a Junior Network Analyst to be a part of the growing Networking and Security Team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be involved with MDA IT initiatives, analyze and improve the company-wide network infrastructure and performance, and provide network support for satellite, robotics, and ground systems projects. This position requires an understanding of network infrastructure and hardware, and the ability to troubleshoot networking technologies such as wireless, firewalls, DHCP, DNS, and switches.

Job Responsibilities:

• Initiate, execute and test enhancements to existing networking and security configurations, technologies, and procedures.
• Implement and document existing IT networking and security technologies.
• Perform analysis and monitoring of LAN and WAN architectures.
• Provide operational support of MDA’s networking and security environments.

Job Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an information technology-related field of study.
• 1-2 years of experience as a Network Analyst configuring and maintaining enterprise LAN and WANs, firewalls, wireless, DHCP, and DNS.
• Good knowledge of networking connectivity, technologies, protocols, and security.
• Strong work ethic and highly self-motivated.
• Positive thinker who can work well in a team.
• Good problem solver with the ability to quickly learn and adapt new networking and security technologies.
• Ability to create both high and low-level network diagrams and documentation for the design and planning of network communication systems.
• Operational support tasks outside of business hours may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with WAN, LAN, DHCP, DNS, SD-WAN, and firewall architectures.
• Experience with network monitoring solutions.
• Experience with configuring and managing public cloud-based networks.
• Experience with managing Cisco-based LAN and WAN solutions.
• Experience with managing HPE/Aruba wireless and security solutions.
• Experience with managing SASE solutions such as Zscaler.
• Certifications such as CCNA or equivalent.

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP)

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

Salary:

The compensation range for this position is $41,250 - $75,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate