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Systems Integration Specialist
LocationKitchener
FT/PT StatusFull Time
  
Job Responsibilities:

Are you a tech-savvy wizard who can implement rules and routes with one hand tied behind your back? Do you thrive on the adrenaline rush of conquering IT challenges and engineering critical real-time solutions? Do you like working directly with our customers and being involved in a variety of accounts? 

In the ever-evolving landscape of our customers’ technology, we’re seeking a fearless pioneer to join our ranks as our newest Information Technology Systems Integration Specialist. Picture yourself as the architect of full IT project lifecycles, the guardian of the IT domain, and one of the heroes behind every successful project. The Specialist plays a crucial role in the planning, coordination, and implementation of solutions related to the integration of Brock Solutions’ applications and technologies for our customers. The Specialist may be a subject matter expert in some technology domains; and is expected to have full professional knowledge of ethernet network infrastructure concepts and company objectives to resolve a wide range of Information Technology issues in effective and creative ways. 

The Systems Integration Specialist participates in the planning, coordination, and solution development and implementation of projects that deliver real time controls solutions to industrial automation systems. Proven communication skills, problem-solving skills, proficiency in computer systems networks, and knowledge of integration best practices are critical to successful performance in this role. The Specialist must develop and maintain expertise with emerging, current, and evolving technologies, products, and practices. 

Embark on your next opportunity for growth and advancement in this unique role!

Brock Solutions offers a flexible work environment that includes a combination of at home, in the office, and on-site options such that individuals can balance work and life. In the end, the intent is to enable you and your team to work effectively and collaboratively to produce results that matter. 

Why Work at Brock?

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Profit sharing
  • Extended Health benefits
  • Continuous career growth
  • Flexible working hours
  • Company events and celebrations
  • Travel Opportunities

Job Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement IT infrastructure for Brock Solutions’ clients with a focus on network architecture, redundancy, and failover mechanisms. Including server architecture and computing specifications (Dell, HP, VMware, Cisco, Palo Alto) 
  • Work with clients to design, develop, and deploy integration solutions within the customers environment leveraging industry principles, policies, and best practices 
  • Provide integration environment technical knowledge and experience during the planning, execution, and management with internal and external project stakeholders across multiple concurrent projects
  • Participate in the full project lifecycle, and work with project managers to deliver project deliverables from design to implementation and execution
  • Guide project teams with problem determination and resolution efforts when operational issues with IT solutions arise during integration
  • Source and procure project equipment in partnership with other internal teams   

Qualifications Required:

  • University degree/college diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field 
  • Proven experience in either of the following skill areas:
    • 3+ years of experience designing and implementing critical network architectures with Cisco Switches, and Cisco or Palo Alto Firewalls
    • 4+ Years of experience designing and implementing on premise highly available solutions using a hypervisor
  • Ability to travel as required mostly within Canada and the United States (approximately 20%)
  •  Communicate ideas both technically and in user-friendly language clearly and efficiently, both verbally and in writing, in English
  •  Work independently to contribute to a multidisciplinary project team Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
  •  Manage and prioritize multiple deliverables in a critical systems environment
  •  Investigate technical challenges and problem solve complex technical systems
  •  Produce detailed technical documentation and drawings
  •  Learn and use new tools and technology
Successful candidate would have strong skills in a few of the following:
  • Experience implementing network security best practices
  •  Experience designing and implementing unmanaged switches, firewalls, managed layer 2 and layer 3 switches
  •  Experience implementing hypervisors
  •  Experience leveraging Managed IT Services, patching best practices, change control and management
  •  Experience implementing backup and recovery tools and imaging processes
  •  Experience configuring Active Directory and Windows Servers
  •  Knowledge of operational technology such as PLCs and industrial controls, and OPC networks
  •  Knowledge of HMI and SCADA platforms, such as Ignition and FactoryTalk 
  •  Knowledge of Airport operations, Airline IT systems, Baggage Handling Systems
  •  Industry recognized certifications such as MCSE, MCP, MCSA, A+, Network+, Security+, CCNA CCNP, CCIE, VCP, ITIL
Other Job Information (if applicable):

Please be advised that, outside of our official applicant tracking system, Brock Solutions will never solicit personal information upfront. We send formal offer documentation in writing first, and wait until your acceptance before asking for any additional personal information.