Senior Network Operations & Security SME

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

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.