Network Admin-5

Realign Llc; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Realign Llc in Montreal, QC is seeking an experienced Network Admin / Network Security Engineer to manage security solutions and enterprise network infrastructure. You will troubleshoot complex L3 issues, coordinate with vendors, and support cloud firewall deployments.

Ideal candidates bring senior-level security administration, strong firewall/VPN skills, and experience with cloud networking. This hybrid role requires in-office work at least 3 days per week in Montreal.

Qualifications

• Senior network security administration experience required.
• Experience with firewall administration, VPNs, NAT, and cloud security.
• Strong understanding of routing, switching, VLANs, and network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate security designs and documentation with vendors and internal teams.
• Lead onboarding and integration of Secure IoT firewalls into enterprise systems.
• Provide L3 support and incident management for advanced network security issues.
• Implement monitoring to ensure infrastructure health and resiliency.
• Create and maintain runbooks, docs, and support procedures.
• Train and transfer knowledge to global technology teams.
• Support change management and incident response activities.

Skills

Firewalls

VPNs

NAT

Cloud networking

Routing

Switching

VLANs

Python

Ansible

GitHub

Data pipelines

Incident response

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Equivalent technical discipline

Tools

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Juniper

iptables

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Network Admin / Network Security Engineer with strong expertise in network security, firewall administration, cloud networking, and network infrastructure support. The ideal candidate will have senior-level network security administration experience and a strong understanding of firewalls, VPNs, routing, switching, cloud environments, and security operations.

The candidate will be responsible for supporting and integrating network security solutions, troubleshooting complex L3 issues, implementing infrastructure monitoring, and collaborating with internal technology teams, senior management, and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate and coordinate network security designs and technical documentation with external vendors and internal technology teams.
• Lead the onboarding, deployment, and integration of Secure IoT firewalls into enterprise systems and operational processes.
• Provide operational support for network security solutions, including GCP cloud-native firewalls, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and other third-party technologies.
• Provide L3 support, incident management, troubleshooting, and resolution of advanced network security issues.
• Collaborate with internal technology teams and external vendors to resolve complex incidents.
• Implement monitoring solutions to ensure infrastructure health, availability, and resiliency.
• Participate in operational on-call support when required.
• Create and maintain operational runbooks, technical documentation, and support procedures.
• Assist with knowledge transfer and training for global technology teams.
• Support change management and incident response activities.
• Interact with business users and provide professional technical support.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of network security solutions, including firewalls, VPNs, and NAT.
• Knowledge of packet filtering and stateful packet inspection.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking and cloud security environments.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals including routing, switching, VLANs, and network protocols.
• Experience with host security technologies such as iptables and host-based firewalls.
• Scripting experience using Python, Shell, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Experience with network automation, GitHub, data pipelines, or third-party vendor API integrations.
• Understanding of change management and incident response processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Desired Skills

• Hands-on experience with firewall platforms such as Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Juniper.
• Understanding of routing protocols including BGP and static routing.
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, including the OSI model, TCP/IP stack, and network design.
• Experience providing customer support and interacting directly with business users.
• Experience in financial services or other enterprise environments is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in network security administration.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical issues.
• Ability to work effectively in engineering and operational support teams.
• Strong multitasking skills and the ability to remain professional in high-pressure environments.

Work Model

This is a Hybrid position based in Montreal, QC. The role requires working from the office at least 3 days per week. Long-term work-from-home is not an option.

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: IT

Job Description

Job Title: Network Admin
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Montreal, QC (Hybrid)