Network and Infrastructure Consultant

Evolutionary Recruiting; Wetaskiwin; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolutionary Recruiting is seeking an experienced Network and Infrastructure Consultant to lead modernization across a multi-site environment. You will oversee firewall migrations, VLAN segmentation, and UC upgrades, while coordinating with vendors and internal teams.

The role emphasizes Fortinet and FortiGate expertise, Intune optimization, and secure remote connectivity with FortiSASE VPN, plus travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in IT infrastructure with multi-site experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead migration from Cisco Meraki MX firewalls to FortiGate, including firewall policies, NAT, and VPN optimization.

Skills

Network security

Fortinet FortiGate

Cisco Meraki migration

VLAN segmentation

Microsoft Intune

FortiSASE VPN

Cisco VoIP / UC

Vendor collaboration

Education

CCNA/CCNP certifications

Fortinet NSE certifications

Microsoft Intune/Azure certs

Tools

FortiGate

FortiSASE

Intune

Azure

Cisco Meraki

Cisco VoIP

Job description

About the job Network and Infrastructure Consultant

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

The Position:

Our client is seeking an experienced Network & Infrastructure Consultant to lead modernization initiatives across a multi-site environment. You will serve as the technical lead for network security, endpoint management, and unified communications projects, ensuring solutions are designed, implemented, and transitioned seamlessly. Responsibilities include migration from Cisco Meraki MX firewalls to Fortinet FortiGate, VLAN-based segmentation, FortiSASE VPN deployment, Microsoft Intune optimization, and Cisco VoIP upgrade coordination.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead migration from Cisco Meraki MX firewalls to FortiGate, including firewall policies, NAT, and VPN optimization.
• Design and implement VLAN-based network segmentation and switching infrastructure upgrades.
• Deploy and configure FortiSASE Remote Access VPN for secure remote connectivity.
• Assess and complete Microsoft Intune implementation: device enrolment, configuration profiles, compliance/security policies.
• Provide technical support for Cisco VoIP / Unified Communications upgrade, ensuring QoS, VLAN readiness, and security alignment.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery and knowledge transfer.

Mandatories:

• 5-8+ years in IT infrastructure/Systems Administration (education or public sector multi-site experience an asset).
• Proven experience migrating Cisco Meraki MX firewalls to FortiGate.
• Hands-on expertise with Fortinet solutions, VLAN segmentation, firewall rules, NAT, and VPNs.
• Familiarity with Cisco VoIP systems and network readiness for UC deployments.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Occasional travel to client sites, so must possess valid Drivers License.
• Nice-to-Haves include: Fortinet NSE, Cisco Meraki, Microsoft Intune/Azure, CCNA/CCNP certifications; experience with Zero Trust, SASE architecture, and phased enterprise migrations; and exposure to Netskope or similar SWG/CASB solutions.