Network Specialist

Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP; Calgary; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Network Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing and maintaining network systems, optimizing cloud networking, and ensuring robust security measures. You'll collaborate with talented professionals to deliver cutting-edge data, voice, and video services across multiple locations. With a strong commitment to professional growth and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking firm. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to a collaborative team, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and wellness subsidy

Annual education & tuition reimbursement

Flexible medical and dental benefits

Short and long term disability insurance

Personal days

Employee & family assistance program

Paid vacation and sick days

Group retirement savings plan

Monetary incentive for employee referrals

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years in network systems design and support.
• Certifications in Fortinet or Cisco are essential.
• Strong knowledge of cloud networking and security.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain network systems across multiple offices.
• Collaborate on data, voice, and video system delivery.
• Ensure network security and redundancy are in place.

Skills

Network Systems Management

Cloud Networking

MS Azure Networking

VPN Management

Data Security

Technical Documentation

Collaboration Skills

Education

Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Tools

MS Teams

SD-WAN

Firewalls

Routers

Wi-Fi Components

Job description

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Who We Are
Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm, and was recently voted one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2023. Our firm’s 950 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London and Johannesburg. Providing strategic and thoughtful advice in all areas of business law, our broad range of clients include close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals.

Our clients' interests are paramount in all that we do and we take pride in supporting our communities. We are a place where bright, talented, and collegial people want to work together and we work hard together to achieve our goals in a collaborative and efficient way.

Your Role
The Network Specialist role will be part of the firmwide team. The successful candidate will be located in Vancouver and support several systems relating to the services provided by the firm and be responsible for the management and maintenance of the network and its components. While the role will be primarily working remotely, we also provide in-office hoteling spaces upon request. Occasional travel to other Fasken offices may be required as needed.

Supervision
This role reports to the Manager, Network and Communications.

A Day In The Life

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Collaborating with the networking team on the development and delivery of data, voice and video systems across all Fasken offices, data centers and cloud environments.
• Optimizing and configuring MS Azure networking, firewalls, and management groups.
• Assist in transforming the firm’s networking and security architecture from on-premise to cloud-based (SD-WAN, SSE, FWaaS, ZTNA, CASB).
• Administer the design and maintenance of primary routers, firewalls, BGP network, OSPF network, perimeter safety devices and network monitoring systems.
• Manage DNS, SSL certificates, and network trust relationships.
• Administer the firm’s VPN and multi-factor authentication environment.
• Configure conditional access policies and risk-based authentication policies.
• Ensure adequate network and power redundancy is in place.
• Administer the design and maintenance of the Firm’s Wi-Fi components.
• Make architecture guidelines and standards functional by developing, implementing and disseminating standard practices and tools.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Support various parties involved in the maintenance of network equipment and network security equipment.
• Plan maintenance periods to upgrade, install or replace existing hardware.
• Participate in different operational activities on network platforms stemming from various projects, incidents and requests/inquiries.
• Monitor all of the design work and deliverables supplied by consultants under the incumbent’s supervision relating to the projects and the main activities in progress, and review and approve the solutions.
• Keep current with trends and innovations in network technology.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in various IT projects.
• Draft and update relevant documentation, network diagrams, and guides.
• Collaboration with Managed Service providers for Enterprise and/or local solutions.

Must Haves:

• Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist/Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification or other similar certification or equivalent experience.
• Fortinet Certified Expert/Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certification is an asset.
• MS Teams Telephony knowledge and experience.
• Enterprise Network Architecture: BGP, OSPF, QoS, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi in a high availability environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the definition, design, deployment and support of voice, video and data network systems.
• Proven experience in the deployment of concepts, computer security systems and high availability networks.
• Strong technical knowledge in network systems and services: LAN/WAN, switches and routing protocols, firewalls, VPN, wireless networks, DNS, DHCP, WAF, safety and monitoring devices and network access security.
• Experience in the configuration, management and monitoring of routers, switches, firewall and Wi-Fi.
• Experience in managing technology development projects.
• Experience in implementation of disaster and recovery plans.
• Experience in working with managed service providers for implementations, support and maintenance.

Why Work With Us:

Fasken is dedicated to rewarding your contributions and encouraging your professional development. We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our benefits include:

• A health and wellness subsidy.
• An annual education & tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible medical and dental benefits (effective from day 1).
• Short term and long term disability insurance.
• Personal days.
• Employee & family assistance program.
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions.
• Monetary incentive for employee referrals.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives.
• An engaging firm culture that celebrates our hardworking and dedicated people.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Fasken we believe a diverse workplace comprises individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics and qualities. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome. Fasken is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

Accessibility and Accommodation:

It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks:

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verifications.

Compensation:

The typical salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity.

Your Application:
We appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates; however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted. You can submit your application through our Careers page.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Law Practice