Platform Engineer - Asset Protection

BCtechjobs; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

BCtechjobs is seeking a Platform Engineer to join a global organization’s Asset Protection tech infrastructure. You will own the health of cameras, video recorders, access control, and alarm systems, ensuring secure, scalable connectivity across 750+ stores and facilities.

You will pair hands-on operational support with monitoring and automation, collaborating with architects, security teams, and vendors to prevent incidents and support international growth. On-site Vancouver office.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years in infrastructure, network, or security systems operations, with scripting experience (Python/PowerShell) preferred.
• Experience with Genetec Security Center, Axis, Solink, NVRs, access control and alarm monitoring is advantageous.
• Understanding of retail WAN, SD-WAN, carrier circuits, switching, wireless, and remote site connectivity.
• Familiarity with incident, problem, and vendor management using tools like ServiceNow, SolarWinds, Splunk, Datadog, or PagerDuty.

Responsibilities

• Own the health of the Asset Protection technology infrastructure (cameras, video recorders, access control, alarms).
• Provide hands-on operational support while improving monitoring and automation to catch issues earlier.
• Collaborate with architects, security teams, and vendors to build a secure, scalable network that supports global expansion.

Skills

Infrastructure operations

Automation / scripting

Python / PowerShell

Security tech familiarity

Tools

ServiceNow

SolarWinds

Splunk

Datadog

PagerDuty

Job description

6-month contract Platform Engineer - Asset Protection working with the infrastructure team of a global organization

• 6-month contract Network Engineer role
• Working with a growing infrastructure team
• On site work environment with 4 days a week in office

What & Why:

Our client is looking to add a Senior Network Engineer to be a key player on their Global Network Engineering team, responsible for keeping a massive, complex infrastructure running seamlessly across 750+ stores, distribution centers, and corporate offices in 25 countries. As a Platform Engineer, you'll own the health of the Asset Protection Technology Infrastructure: the cameras, video recorders, access control, and alarm systems that protect the people and product, plus the network connectivity they rely on. You'll pair hands-on operational support with better monitoring and automation, so issues are caught earlier and resolved faster. You'll collaborate with architects, security teams, and vendors to build a network that is secure, scalable, and ready to support their continued global expansion. This is a great chance to join a team with stellar leadership.

Who:

This client is one of the most recognizable Canadian brands, a true Vancouver success story who has expanded globally. They are well known for their corporate culture and has won major awards for their accomplishments. They have invested majorly in technology and have had an incredibly successful past few years, including a major strategic acquisition. They have an all-star leadership team who keeps you accountable and provides support while still affording you tremendous autonomy. They are located close to rapid transit in newly renovated offices in downtown Vancouver and have an onsite work environment with 4 days a week in office.

You:

• You have 4-8 years in infrastructure, network, or security systems operations, ideally with some automation or scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, or similar) or the aptitude to learn
• You've worked hands-on with physical security technology such as Genetec Security Center, Axis, Solink, NVRs, access control, and alarm monitoring
• You understand retail WAN, SD-WAN, carrier circuits, switching, wireless, and remote site connectivity
• You've used tools like ServiceNow, SolarWinds, Splunk, Datadog, or PagerDuty, and you're strong at incident, problem, and vendor management

Compensation:

This role pays between $60-70 per hour.