Network Engineer SME

Veracity Software Inc; Montreal West; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Montreal is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to oversee and manage network security solutions. The role involves hands-on responsibilities in designing firewall infrastructure, providing critical support for network security issues, and collaborating across teams to enhance system performance and availability. Candidates are expected to have relevant qualifications, including a degree in technology, with strong experience in cybersecurity tools and network management.

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise security and banking e-commerce network security infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of routing protocols and network troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of McAfee Web Gateways and Infoblox DNS entries.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain firewall infrastructure.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and assessments.
• Manage cybersecurity tools and products implementation.
• Resolve operational incident tickets according to SLAs.

Skills

Routing

Switching

Firewall

Troubleshooting

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Graduate or postgraduate in Technology, Computers, or IT

Tools

Checkpoint

Fortinet

F5

Cisco platforms

Infoblox

McAfee Web Gateways

Job description

Network SME

Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Work Arrangement: Scheduled work from home days

Job Type: Full Time

The purpose of this job is to fulfill the Network Engineer position. This is a hands-on role responsible for overseeing and managing the design and implementation of network security solutions. The engineer will also provide 2nd and 3rd level support for all network security issues or outages, ensuring the smooth operation of the infrastructure to maximize security, performance, and availability. Maintaining vendor relationships to support current technologies and develop roadmap strategies for security systems is also essential.

The candidate must be flexible to work in 24/7 environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Checkpoint and Fortinet firewall infrastructure.
• Provide architecture, design, and implementation for all Internet and Extranet firewall connectivity to meet business and InfoSec requirements.
• Manage projects related to implementing cybersecurity tools and products.
• Support F5 LTM/GTM load balancers and reverse proxy with WAF configuration.
• Manage McAfee Web Gateway proxy configuration, policies, and rulesets.
• Build, configure, and support Pulse Secure SSL VPN.
• Maintain strong knowledge of Citrix NetScaler client configuration.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and assessments of all network and security devices.
• Manage vulnerability remediation for all network and security devices, both software and hardware.
• Create network topology diagrams and record troubleshooting details.
• Perform other network security tasks as assigned.
• Track and manage licenses for renewal, upgrade, and compliance of security devices.
• Work with tools like Infoblox (IPAM).
• Resolve operational incident tickets (P1/P2/P3) according to SLAs.
• Collaborate with Genpact or third-party teams for change implementation.
• Follow policies and procedures for incident, problem, and change management.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in Technology, Computers, or IT.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise security.
• Experience with Checkpoint, Fortinet Firewalls, F5, etc.
• Experience with Cisco platforms: ASRs, Nexus, Catalyst.
• Knowledge of routing protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP.
• Troubleshooting Layer 2 issues and understanding of STP.
• Handling NAC issues related to dot1x/EAP.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, and troubleshooting with Wireshark, tcpdump.
• Knowledge of McAfee Web Gateways.
• Experience with Infoblox DNS entries.
• Experience with banking e-commerce network security infrastructure.
• Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate projects and collaborate with support teams.

Skills and Certifications

Routing, switching, Firewall, Fortinet certifications.