MONTREAL [HYBRIDE] - Infrastructure Network Engineer

QUANTEAM - North America (RAINBOW PARTNERS Group); Quebec; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an intermediate Infrastructure Networking Engineer to support IT security infrastructure for an international investment bank. The role involves designing, configuring, and troubleshooting security systems, requiring deep technical knowledge and project management skills. Candidates must be available for 24/7 support and regional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years as a Network Security Administrator, preferably in financial services.
• Certifications like CISSP, CCSA, or CCSE are advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot security infrastructure.
• Deploy and manage firewall platforms, specifically Fortinet and CheckPoint.
• Provide daily operational support, including deployment and troubleshooting.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Fortinet

CheckPoint

McAfee

Blue Coat

Infoblox

HP Network Automation

SolarWinds

Zabbix

Job description

WHO WE ARE

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

Position Overview

We are hiring an intermediate Infrastructure Networking Engineer to work with one of our clients, an international investment bank based in Montreal. The Network Security Engineer (INET) will oversee, manage, and support IT security infrastructure in production environments across the Americas. This role requires advanced expertise in firewalls, proxies, DNS, load balancers, and strong troubleshooting and implementation skills. The candidate must handle multiple projects, possess deep technical knowledge, and demonstrate project management and communication skills. 24/7 support availability and occasional regional travel are required.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot security infrastructure, including firewalls, proxies, DNS, and load balancers, in compliance with standards.
2. Deploy and manage firewall platforms, specifically Fortinet and CheckPoint.
3. Support HTTP/HTTPS and SOCKS proxies, notably Bluecoat SG Series and McAfee.
4. Monitor and audit security systems through regular checks.
5. Document incidents and configurations using SNMP-based reporting tools.
6. Provide daily operational support, including deployment and troubleshooting.
7. Perform proactive maintenance such as OS upgrades and hardware patches.
8. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to define and improve security policies.
9. Ensure project compliance and address technical challenges with business units.
10. Adhere to security policies to mitigate risks and ensure stability.

Requirements

Professional Experience

• At least 3 years as a Network Security Administrator, preferably in financial services.
• Experience in IT support.
• Certifications like CISSP, CCSA, or CCSE are advantageous but not mandatory.

Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of load balancing (F5 LTM / GTM), firewalls (CheckPoint, Fortinet), proxies (McAfee, Blue Coat), DNS/DHCP (Infoblox).
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP and network security technologies (clustering, NAT, VPN).
• Proficiency with CLI commands (Bash, Shell, IOS).
• Experience with CheckPoint Multi-Domain Server and Fortinet tools.
• Familiarity with network automation and monitoring tools (HP Network Automation, SolarWinds, Zabbix) is a plus.

Soft Skills & Work Ethic

• Strong technical and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Self-motivated, independent, and collaborative.
• Willingness to provide 24/7 support when needed.