Network Operations Specialist / SME (Hybrid)

PowerToFly; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Network Operations Specialist/SME in Montreal to design and secure network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in networking, expertise in Ethernet technologies, and strong scripting skills using Python and Ansible. The firm offers a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and office attendance, and values a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Hybrid work environment

Opportunities for career movement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of networking experience, ideally in financial services or technology.
• Expertise with Ethernet technologies: STP, 802.1x, VPC.
• Deep knowledge of IP routing protocols: RIP, OSPF, BGP.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco and Arista hardware.
• Strong background in network security and multi-tier architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure network infrastructures.
• Lead efforts to separate and secure networks.
• Work closely with teams to implement network designs.
• Develop network implementation plans focused on security.
• Automate repetitive network tasks using Python and Ansible.

Skills

Networking experience

Ethernet technologies

IP routing protocols

Cisco switches

Network security concepts

Scripting/automation

Project management tools

Tools

Wireshark

Cisco IOS

Ansible

JIRA

Job description

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Network Operations Specialist / SME in Enterprise Network Services to build and secure large-scale networks and provide a deep understanding of modern networking, especially in complex, high-security environments.

In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering position at Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for managing and optimizing technical infrastructure and ensuring the seamless operation of IT systems to support business needs effectively.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on…

What you'll do in the role:

• Design, implement, and maintain large, secure network infrastructures for both production and non-production environments.
• Lead efforts to separate and secure networks, helping ensure robust security and smooth business operations.
• Work closely with business and technical teams-to explain/socialize risks with larger teams and implement the network designs.
• Develop and execute comprehensive network implementation plans, with security and stability in mind.
• Build automation for repetitive network tasks using tools like Python and Ansible.

What you'll bring to the role:

• 10+ years of networking experience - ideally in financial services, technology vendors, or systems integrators.
• Expertise with Ethernet technologies (STP, 802.1x, VPC, Multilayer Switching, Leaf-Spine IP Fabric).
• Deep knowledge of IP routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP, MPBGP, TCP/IP) and multicast (PIM, IGMP, MSDP).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco ASR, Nexus, Catalyst and Arista switches, and network operating systems (Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NXOS, IOS-XR, Arista EOS).
• Strong background in network security concepts, multi-tier security architectures, and best practices for segmenting production and non-production networks. Experience with network tools such as Wireshark, Infoblox, HPNA, Splunk, Sevone.
• Familiarity with project/task management tools like JIRA, especially Agile/Kanban methods.
• Strong scripting/automation skills is a must. Able to independently develop solutions for repetitive network tasks.
• Perform scheduled network changes and migrations during weekends and outside normal business hours as required.

At Morgan Stanley Montreal, we support the Firm’s global businesses and infrastructure with cutting edge technology and innovation. The multi-faceted and highly technical Montreal team plays a critical role in building and maintaining our leading technology platform, including electronic trading, algorithm trading, cloud engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity and AI/ML. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Montreal community since 2008 and is considered a leading employer among the area’s highly skilled technology talent. There’s ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.

All our positions are located in Montreal, Quebec. We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office.

Knowledge of French and English is required.

Build a career with impact. Visit morganstanley.com for more information.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.