Information Network Engineer

SAS; Canada; On-site; CAD 79,698 - 97,408; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans

Short- and long-term disability plans

Group RRSP matching program

Gym membership reimbursement

Generous vacation and paid time off

Job summary

SAS is looking for an Information Network Engineer with strong experience in networking and a focus on Azure solutions. The role offers flexibility in working conditions, either remote or hybrid based in Canada.

Your primary responsibilities will include setting up corporate network environments, configuring cloud solutions, and supporting both internal and external customers. Successful candidates must have 5+ years of experience in Cisco routers, switches and firewalls. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, generous vacation, and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls, Azure Networking.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in French preferred.
• Eligible for Canadian government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Set up hosting or corporate environments for customers.
• Configure Azure Cloud complex network solutions.
• Update digital certificates on networking devices.
• Support migrations from old network fabric to new.
• Manage Wi-Fi and VPN configurations globally.

Skills

Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls

Azure Networking

F5 Load Balancers

Palo Alto Firewalls

Cisco and Aruba Wireless Access Point

Cisco AnyConnect

Palo Alto Global Protect

SSL based VPN like PulseSecure

Job description

Information Network Engineer- Remote Canada or Hybrid | Ottawa, CA

We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers.

If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world‑class employee experience, you’ll find it here. We’re recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more.

About the job

SAS Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Team is a service organization responsible for providing IT support for our full spectrum of SAS Solutions to Infrastructure & Platform Services. Additionally, the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) team works with other SAS IT teams to improve our service catalog offerings to our customers including helping to implement next generation technologies. As an Engineer in the SAS Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) team, you will use your communication and technical skills to support internal and external customers in our hosted & internal environment. You will help design, implement, and support a large heterogeneous computing environment. You will be responsible for helping to maintain Service Level Agreements and Operational Level Agreements, and improve the performance, reliability, and standardization of our hosted & internal solutions.

As an Information Network Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Initial Hosting or Corporate Environment Setup for customers – routers, switches, firewalls, F5s, Azure including complex VPN tunnel test and turnups
• Azure Cloud complex network solution setups
• Digital Certificate updates on networking devices
• Moves, add, changes of advanced networking tasks for hosted customers
• Network Leveraged Services support - Firewall, F5, VPNs
• Consult with SAS PMs, CSDMs, and customers on Hosted Network Solutions
• Escalation Support
• Support Migrations from old Cary network fabric to new fabric and Azure
• OS upgrades for Network Devices
• Reduction of Technical Debt
• Global Management of Wi‑Fi and VPN Configurations (personal like AnyConnect/PulseSecure/GlobalProtect and site‑to‑site)
• Address Security Vulnerabilities, Security and Pen Test Findings
• Audit Evidence response of network environments and configurations – non‑restricted environments

Required qualifications

Language Requirement: This role requires fluency in English. Additional proficiency in French is strongly preferred and will be considered an asset. Security Clearance Requirement: Candidates must be eligible to obtain Canadian government security clearance and maintain the clearance throughout their employment as they will work in a protected space.

• 5+ years of experience in Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls, Azure Networking
• F5 Load Balancers, and Palo Alto Firewalls.
• Cisco and Aruba Wireless Access Point and Controller experience
• Cisco AnyConnect, Palo Alto Global Protect, SSL based VPN like PulseSecure

Preferred qualifications

Azure Networking

World‑class benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans and a health care spending account.
• Short- and long‑term disability plans.
• Group RRSP matching program.
• Gym membership and fitness equipment reimbursement.
• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, volunteer time off and unlimited sick days.
• Your well‑being matters, and that’s why we support all dimensions of your well‑being by offering programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you remain healthy and productive.

Additional Information

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. SAS provides a barrier‑free workplace and embraces all qualified applicants with varied perspectives and backgrounds. If you’re a Canadian applicant with a qualified disability or a disabled veteran, you can request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use www.sas.com/careers. For assistance, please email [e-mail].

This posting is for a new vacancy.

The base salary range for this position is $79,698 CAD–$97,408 CAD per year and is a good‑faith estimate only. Actual pay will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay is just one component of SAS’s total compensation package for employees. Employees may also be eligible for commission or a discretionary bonus (based on company and individual performance), as determined by the role.

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