MONTREAL [Hybrid] - Network Security Engineer

QUANTEAM (RAINBOW PARTNERS Group); Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT services firm in Montreal seeks a Network Security Engineer. The role involves providing operational support and managing security projects in a hybrid model. Candidates should have at least 5 years of network security experience and expertise in firewall and network protocols. Strong communication skills and adaptability in dynamic environments are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in networking and network security operations.
• Expertise in firewall operations (Fortinet, Checkpoint).
• Strong knowledge of internet services and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 2 / 3 operational support for network security and infrastructure.
• Monitor and troubleshoot incidents during business hours.
• Lead or support infrastructure and security projects.

Skills

Networking and network security operations

Firewall operations (Fortinet, Checkpoint)

Internet services and protocols

Load balancers (NetScaler, F5)

Network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible)

Adaptability to dynamic environments

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Job description

MONTREAL [Hybrid] - Network Security Engineer

Overview

You will be part of a global infrastructure team responsible for supporting, securing, and evolving the client’s enterprise network. This role combines Level 2 / 3 operational support with project involvement across local and global teams, covering applications, infrastructure, governance, and client-facing initiatives. Working in an Agile (Scrum) environment, you will play a key role in incident management, change delivery, operational improvement, and network automation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 2 / 3 operational support for network security and infrastructure.
• Monitor and troubleshoot incidents during business hours, including daily morning checks and reporting.
• Participate in on-call rotations during evenings and weekends (approx. once per month).
• Lead or support infrastructure and security projects, ensuring alignment with global standards.
• Manage and prioritize daily requests, incidents, problems, and changes, including peer reviews and off-hours change implementation.
• Support incident detection, escalation, communication, and resolution, minimizing business disruption.
• Contribute to operational process improvements and documentation updates.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders across application, infrastructure, governance, and client teams.
• Participate in network automation and scripting initiatives to reduce manual operations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in networking and network security operations.
• Expertise in firewall operations (Fortinet, Checkpoint).
• Strong knowledge of internet services and protocols, web proxy technologies, and VPN (remote and site-to-site).
• Experience with load balancers (NetScaler, F5).
• Understanding of network security standards and ITIL best practices.
• Bonus: exposure to network automation, DevOps practices, Unix system management, and Cisco switching / routing (BGP, OSPF, VPC, traffic engineering).
• Scripting skills (Python, Ansible, or similar) are a strong asset.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in data networking and / or network security operations.
• Prior work in exchange or investment banking environments is highly desired.
• Proven ability to deliver both operational support and project-based work in a complex, regulated industry.
• Strong operational discipline with the capacity to prioritize multiple requests and incidents.
• Adaptability to dynamic environments and changing circumstances.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with international teams.
• Hybrid model: 3 days per week on-site in Montreal.
• Candidate must be based in Montreal or willing to relocate.
• On-site interviews are required at the client’s office.
• Participation in a global follow-the-sun support model, with overnight and weekend coverage as needed.

Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting