Network Engineer

AIT Global, Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Montreal is seeking a Network Engineer to design and maintain firewall infrastructure, implement cybersecurity tools, and support network security. Candidates should have experience in enterprise security and relevant technical skills. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on network security enhancements.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in Technology with Computers or Information Technology (IT) stream.
• Experience in enterprise security.
• Strong knowledge of firewall infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Checkpoint and Fortinet firewall infrastructure.
• Manage projects related to implementing Cyber Security tools.
• Support F5 LTM/GTM load balancers.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and remediation.

Skills

Enterprise security experience

Checkpoint firewalls

Fortinet firewalls

F5 load balancers

Cisco platforms

Routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)

Troubleshooting Layer 2

TCP/IP and UDP understanding

McAfee Web Gateways

Infoblox DNS management

Education

Graduate or postgraduate in Technology with Computers or IT

Job description

Job Title: Network Engineer
Location: Montreal, QC

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Checkpoint and Fortinet firewall infrastructure.
• Provide Architecture, Design, and Implementation for all Internet and Extranet Firewall connectivity to meet the business and InfoSec requirements.
• Manage projects related to implementing Cyber Security tools and products.
• Support F5 LTM/GTM load balancers and reverse proxy with WAF configuration
• Manage McAfee Web Gateway proxy configuration, policy, and ruleset configurations.
• Build, configure and support Pulse Secure SSL VPN
• Strong knowledge of Citrix NetScaler ADC configuration
• Conduct vulnerability scans and assessments of all network and security devices.
• Manage and perform vulnerability remediation of all network and security device, both software and hardware
• Create network topologies diagrams and record details for troubleshooting purposes.
• Perform other Network Security tasks as assigned.
• Track and manage licenses status for renewal, upgrade, and compliance of all Network Security devices.
• Working knowledge of Infoblox tool (IPAM)
• Resolve operational incident tickets (P1/P2/P3) or service request as per the agreed SLA.
• Work with the Genpact, CACIB or 3rd party teams for the implementation of changes
• Follow the required policies and procedures for the incident, problem, and change management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in Technology with Computers or Information Technology (IT) stream.

Required Skills

• Experience in enterprise security experience.
• Experience of Checkpoint, Fortinet Firewalls, F5, etc.
• Working experience with different Cisco platforms: ASRs, Nexus, Catalyst
• Knowledge of routing protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP
• Troubleshooting Layer 2 issues. Full understanding of STP
• Troubleshooting dot1x/EAP. Handle NAC related issues
• Understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, troubleshooting various application issues using Wireshark, tcpdump
• Knowledge of McAfee Web Gateways.
• Add/modify/delete entries in Infoblox DNS

Preferred/Desired Skills

• Experience with Banking E-comm network security infrastructure
• Knowledge of ITIL, integration across IPC (incident, Problem & Change Management)
• Knowledge of NIST standards
• Strong analytics skills
• Prior financial services or other highly regulated industry experience
• Strong working knowledge of security infrastructure and how they are used to maintain a strong security posture.
• Capital Markets Domain knowledge is preferred.
• Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), integration across Incident, Problem & Change (IPC) Management.
• Knowledge about other products like BMC Control-M(CM), Cross File Transfer (CFT), Connect Direct and NetBackup is preferred.
• Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and troubleshooting.
• Technical and system expertise in relevant IT workstreams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced troubleshooting, including the ability to delve in more complex issues, which require a deeper understanding of systems and applications.
• Specialized knowledge in specific areas allowing them to tackle intricate problems.
• Collaboration with L1 Support to provide guidance and share insights for ongoing issue resolution.
• Strong problem-resolving abilities, communication skills (written and verbal), time administration and management, and the team partnership and collaboration.
• Escalation to L3 Support in timely manner when challenges require an even higher level of expertise and/or experience.
• Ability to effectively interact with stakeholders in implementation of new functionality and solving problems.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Capability to coordinate and execute projects assigned. Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and troubleshooting.