Network and Security Administrator

Smith + Andersen; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian multi-disciplinary engineering firm seeks a skilled Network and Security Administrator for its Toronto office. This hybrid role involves managing and securing network infrastructure and collaborating with other IT teams to enhance connectivity and security across projects. Join a recognized great workplace with a commitment to sustainability and a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Flexible hours and half day Fridays

Comprehensive Group Health Benefits

Employee Share Ownership Program

Transit Subsidy Program

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in network and security administration.
• 3 years of experience with Palo Alto Panorama.
• Active CCNA and PCNSA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage national multi-site LAN, WAN, and firewall infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance and implement improvements.
• Develop and maintain network and security documentation.

Skills

Network troubleshooting

Firewall management

Security solutions design

BGP protocol

OSPF protocol

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco

Aruba

Job description

Position:Network and Security Administrator

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Job Id:562

# of Openings:1

Role: Network and Security Administrator
Location: Toronto
Job Type: Hybrid – WFH + In Office

Who We Are

Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with ten offices in five provinces and approximately 700 employees.Our Toronto office has approximately 250 employees with a national shared services team (Accounting, Business and Proposals, Human Resources, IT, Legal, Marketing and Communications, and Operations) supporting all ten regional offices.

At Smith + Andersen our employees contribute to some of the most sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings and post secondary institutions.

Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship and quality work that spans nearly six decades in business. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work and selected as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for the highly collaborative culture we’ve built and for empowering employees to do great work!

This Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network and Security Administrator to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network infrastructure, firewalls, switches and router management and troubleshooting, holding both certifications in CCNA and Palo Alto PCNSA. This role is critical to ensuring the availability, reliability, and security of our IT infrastructure.

Why choose Smith + Andersen?

In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer:

• Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round)
• Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
• Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Purchase Time off Program
• Transit Subsidy Program
• Wide variety of community and social events
• Great Place to Work-Certified
• Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness

What You’ll Do

• Manage, implement and troubleshoot national multi site LAN, WAN and firewall infrastructure based on Palo Alto and Aruba platforms.
• Design, implement, and manage network and security solutions, rule logic and reporting.
• Configure and maintain OSPF and BGP routing protocols with external providers to ensure optimal network performance.
• Perform comprehensive network troubleshooting to resolve issues promptly and effectively.
• Develop and maintain network and security documentation, including diagrams and policies.
• Monitor network performance and implement necessary improvements to maintain high availability.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration and security across project efforts.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in network and security administration.
• Assist with ticket escalation

Who You Are

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 5 years of professional experience in network and security administration in a corporate environment mixing cloud and on premise infrastructure.
• At least 3 years of active working experience with Palo Alto Panorama.
• Active certifications in CCNA and Palo Alto PCNSA.
• Hands-on experience with Aruba/HP/Cisco switching.
• Strong expertise in configuring and managing OSPF and BGP protocols.
• Proficiency in certificate issuance and management.
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional certifications such as CCNP, PCNSE, or similar.
• Experience with other networking technologies and platforms.
• Working knowledge of cloud-based networking (Azure/Entra) and security solutions.
• Working knowledge of LibreNMS, Netbox, PRTG, Cisco Umbrella

About Smith + Andersen

Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as a trusted engineering consulting firm, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the mechanical, electrical, communications, security and audiovisual fields, and providing enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design. Thanks to our client-focused approach, we are able to apply efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on the some of the most exciting projects across Canada.

For more information about Smith + Andersen, please visit our website at www.smithandandersen.com.

Accommodation

Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process please advise the Human Resources Specialist with whom you are in contact.

Diversity

Smith + Andersen is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, race, ethnicity, family status, religion, mental or physical status or veteran status.

Recruitment Agencies

Smith + Andersen welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which Smith + Andersen does not have an agreement in place, Smith + Andersen will not pay any referral fee. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges.

Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer.