Network Specialist - Corporate IS Group

Canadian Bank Note Company; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Bank Note Company is seeking a Network Specialist to design, maintain and secure our global network infrastructure. You will join a high-performing team managing LAN/WAN and firewall environments, contributing to automation and our technology roadmap.

You will support cross-functional IT teams, implement security controls, and participate in infrastructure upgrades while maintaining high availability and performance across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Fluency in English (read, write, speak).
• Able to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Secret level clearance.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in network administration.
• NSE4 certification (or willingness to attain it within 6 months).
• Advanced knowledge of network design, architecture and security principles.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and manage LAN/WAN/WiFi infrastructure and devices.
• Manage firewalls per ITSG zoning standards and security principles.
• Create detailed network topology diagrams for planning and expansion.
• Configure IDS/IDP and antivirus solutions to safeguard the network.
• Diagnose, isolate and resolve network incidents to ensure availability and performance.
• Document troubleshooting procedures for future reference.
• Monitor traffic and optimize bandwidth for consistent performance.
• Collaborate with IT teams to align network with operations and objectives.
• Lead or participate in network projects and upgrades.

Skills

Network administration

NSE4 certification

Automation

Security principles

Education

College diploma

CISSP certification

Tools

Fortigate

OSPF/BGP

IDS/IDP

VOIP/PBX

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 91000 - CAD 113000 - yearly

Company Description

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a trusted leader in providing secure printing and adjacent technology solutions for governments and businesses worldwide. We develop and deploy secure document and enterprise-level system solutions across the following domains: border security, civil identity, driver licence/identification and vehicle information, excise control, currency, lotteries and charitable gaming.

Our Corporate Philosophy and 7 Core Principles shape and guide our corporate behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. At CBN, we seek long-term relationships with our employees and offer a competitive compensation package that includes health, medical and life insurance benefits and a defined contribution pension plan with company matching.

Job Description

Internal Job Title:Network Specialist|Work Hours:Monday – Friday, with on-call rotation.

Job Status: Existing Vacancy

Position Summary

As a Network Specialist within CBN’s Corporate Information Systems group, you will play a pivotal role in designing, maintaining and securing our global network infrastructure. You will be a part of a high performing team responsible for managing enterprise-level networks and firewalls and ensuring that they remain highly secure and available. In this position you will also make significant contributions to advancing our technology roadmap, enhancing automation, and optimizing service delivery.

Core Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and manage local and global LAN/WAN/WiFi infrastructure, including switches, routers (OSPF/BGP), firewalls (Fortigate), wireless access points, communication links, edge routers, IDS/IDP appliances and VOIP/PBX systems.
• Install, configure, manage and administer firewalls in accordance with CBN’s ITSG zoning standards and security principles.
• Develop detailed network topology diagrams that illustrate all devices and connections, providing clear visualization for infrastructure planning and future expansion.
• Configure intrusion detection/prevention systems and antivirus solutions to safeguard the network against cyber threats.
• Diagnose, isolate, and resolve all network-related incidents affecting availability, performance, or security, while ensuring root cause analysis is performed to prevent recurrence.
• Resolve network issues through device reconfiguration, hardware replacement, and software updates, and document all troubleshooting procedures for future use.
• Monitor network traffic to maintain optimal bandwidth utilization by identifying and mitigating bandwidth-heavy activities, ensuring consistent network performance.
• Assess the current network infrastructure to identify areas for improvement or expansion, researching emerging technologies and developing plans for future growth and perform network upgrades by deploying new hardware or software and conducting routine maintenance to ensure stability and peak performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams and business units—including system administrators and software developers—to ensure the network infrastructure meets organizational requirements and supports critical operations and strategic objectives.
• Lead or participate in network projects—including infrastructure upgrades and new system implementations—while providing architecture, design, and consultation services to CBN business units as needed
• Various other responsibilities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Fluency in English (read, write, speak).
• Able to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Secret level clearance .
• 10+ years of progressive experience in network administration.
• NSE4 certification (or willingness to attain it within 6 months).
• Advanced knowledge of network design and architecture; network security principles; performance optimization; automation; troubleshooting.
• Strong critical thinking (analysis, problem solving) skills; effective interpersonal (communication, relationship building) skills.
• Able to work an on-call rotation (~1 week/month)
• Able to work overtime/outside of standard business hours as required.
• Able to stand/walk for prolonged periods; lift/carry up to 50 lbs; work in confined spaces (stoop, crawl); work at heights (ladders); possess fine motor skills/manual dexterity.
• Able to travel between CBN sites in the National Capital Region on short notice.
• Able to travel approx. 2-4 weeks/year (on average).

Preferred Qualifications

• College diploma (or higher) in relevant academic program.
• Extensive network experience in an enterprise-level environment.
• CISSP certification.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our organization is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ2+ individuals.

We are dedicated to removing barriers and fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects society and we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at [emailprotected] so that appropriate arrangements can be made.