MONTREAL [Hybrid] - Network Security Engineer

QUANTEAM (RAINBOW PARTNERS Group); Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

QUANTEAM (RAINBOW PARTNERS Group) is seeking a Network Engineer to support a major corporate investment bank in Montreal. The role involves operating and supporting network security infrastructure, leading projects, and providing on-call support.

The ideal candidate will have a CCNP or CCIE certification, expertise in security standards, and preferred bilingualism in English and French. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• CCNP or CCIE (Security or Enterprise) certification is required.
• Proficiency with network security tools and technologies.
• CISSP or an equivalent security certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support network security infrastructure.
• Lead and deliver network security projects.
• Manage switching and VPN infrastructure.
• Provide on-call support in standby mode.

Skills

Network security infrastructure management

Project delivery

Bilingualism in English and French

Basic scripting skills in Bash or Python

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or Network Engineering

Tools

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Check Point

Job description

As the founding entity of RAINBOW PARTNERS, Quanteam is a consulting firm specializing in Banking, Finance, and Financial Services. Guided by our core values of closeness, teamwork, diversity, and excellence, our team of 1,000 expert consultants, representing 35 different nationalities, collaborates across 10 international offices: Paris, Lyon, New York, Montreal, London, Brussels, Geneva, Lisbon, Porto and Casablanca.

We are looking for a Network Engineer to join one of our clients, a major corporate investment bank based in Montreal.

Missions & Responsibilities

• Operate and support network security infrastructure, including firewalls, web proxies (McAfee, Blue Coat), VPN gateways, and load balancers.
• Lead and deliver network security projects from inception to completion.
• Switching and VPN infrastructure management.
• On-call support: Participate in a regular rotation (7 days a month) in standby mode.

Profile Requirements

• Certifications: CCNP or CCIE (Security or Enterprise) is required.
• Vendor Expertise: Proficiency with Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Check Point, supported by relevant certifications.
• Security Standards: CISSP or an equivalent security certification.
• Language: Bilingualism in English and French is preferred.

Nice to Have

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Network Engineering.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in network and network security engineering, including operational support and project delivery.
• Automation: Basic scripting skills in Bash or Python.
• Process: IT service management certifications such as ITIL.