Network Administrator

Ubisoft Entertainment S.A; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubisoft Montréal is seeking a Network Administrator to maintain and improve the global network infrastructure, resolve complex issues for partners, and mentor junior admins. You will install and manage equipment, automate processes, enforce security policies, and contribute to capacity planning.

Strong routing, switching, Linux knowledge, and cloud networking experience (AWS/Azure) are required. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams and ongoing improvement of network performance in a

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in network administration.
• Routing expertise: BGP and OSPF.
• Switching expertise: VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, VTP, Layer 2/3.
• Ability to solve complex, unfamiliar network problems.
• Knowledge of Linux and cloud networking (AWS or Azure) is a plus.
• Experience with Python, Ansible and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong communication skills; able to explain complex information at all levels.
• Sound judgment and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain network equipment (switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers).
• Deploy and maintain private network links and dedicated peering connections.
• Define standards, guidelines and metrics for the network.
• Increase automation to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network infrastructure and services.
• Apply network security policies and procedures.
• Manage network capacity and contribute to expansion plans.
• Maintain network hardware and software documentation.
• Respond to user inquiries and service requests.
• Mentor newer administrators and act as a technical resource.

Skills

Network administration

Routing

Switching

VLANs & STP

Linux

AWS/Azure

Python & Ansible

CI/CD pipelines

Automation & scripting

Communication skills

Judgment & confidentiality

Job description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you're passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help create the unknown!

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Network Administrator at Ubisoft Montréal, you will help maintain and improve the infrastructure used by our global network team. You will also resolve complex issues raised by our partners and support other administrators.

What you'll do

• Install and maintain network equipment, including switches, routers, firewalls and load balancers
• Deploy and maintain private network links and dedicated peering connections
• Assess new requirements and technical designs, and help define standards, guidelines and metrics
• Increase the use of automation to improve consistency and efficiency
• Monitor and troubleshoot network infrastructure and services, including complex issues raised by partners
• Apply network security policies and procedures
• Manage network capacity, improve performance and contribute to expansion plans for networks and systems
• Maintain network hardware and software documentation
• Respond to user inquiries and service requests
• Mentor newer administrators and serve as a technical resource for the team

QUALIFICATIONS

What you bring to the team

• Extensive experience in network administration
• Expertise in routing, including Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
• Expertise in switching, including virtual local area networks (VLANs), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), EtherChannel, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), and Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols
• Ability to develop approaches to complex, unfamiliar network problems
• Knowledge of Linux and cloud networking in Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Azure, an asset
• Experience with Python, Ansible and automation pipelines, including continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), an asset
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information to people at all levels of management
• Sound judgment and critical thinking, with a commitment to flagging governance or priority concerns and handling information with integrity and confidentiality

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I am not familiar with the video game industry. Would I fit into Ubisoft?

At Ubisoft, everyone is welcome! We know that by bringing together different perspectives and experiences, we create a more inclusive environment for our team members. You'll get the chance to work with teams and projects that inspire and challenge you every single day.