Technology Designer, Networking

Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance plans

Competitive retirement savings plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation program, wellness days, and个人

Telemedicine services

Employee and family assistance program

Ergonomic office furniture program

Performance bonus

Discounts on iA products

Job summary

Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc is seeking a Technology Designer, Networking to translate networking vision into secure, automated solutions. You will bridge architecture and delivery, guiding complex projects from design to production while aligning with application development and engineering teams.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, end-to-end automation, and collaboration with cross-functional partners in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience designing complex networking solutions in hybrid and cloud environments.
• Ability to lead detailed technical designs and align with development teams.
• Expertise in cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP, OCI) and application delivery (Akamai CDN/WaaP/DNS and NGINX).
• Strong collaboration, leadership, and communication skills; security by design.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead the detailed technical design of complex projects and ensure their integrity through to production deployment.
• Act as a technical leader for analysts, delivery teams, partners, and vendors.
• Advance initiatives, clarify decisions, and constructively challenge proposed solutions.
• Design simple, standardized, secure, and self-service networking services.
• Support development teams with application and API connectivity, exposure, and protection requirements.
• Drive the evolution of automation, NetDevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Produce required technical documentation and promote knowledge sharing within the team.
• Mentor analysts to strengthen autonomy, critical thinking, and adoption of modern practices and solutions.
• Help evolve the team toward end-to-end automation and close collaboration with development teams.

Job description

Build the Future with Us

Are you passionate about information technology and eager to contribute to an organization whose purpose is to help clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Technology Designer, Networking, you will play a key role in turning our networking vision into practical, secure, and automated solutions.

You will bridge the gap between architecture and delivery by leading the design of complex projects and ensuring their integrity through to production deployment. You will also help align networking services with the needs of application development and engineering teams.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your expertise and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of everything we do, creating an environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

What You’ll Accomplish with Us

As a Technology Designer, Networking, you will be at the core of our mission. Key responsibilities include:

• Independently lead the detailed technical design of complex projects and ensure their integrity through to production deployment;


• Act as a technical leader for analysts, delivery teams, partners, and vendors;


• Advance initiatives, clarify decisions, and constructively challenge proposed solutions;


• Design simple, standardized, secure, and self-service networking services;


• Support development teams with application and API connectivity, exposure, and protection requirements;


• Drive the evolution of automation, NetDevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code;


• Produce required technical documentation and promote knowledge sharing within the team;


• Mentor and coach analysts to strengthen their autonomy, critical thinking, and adoption of modern practices and solutions;


• Help evolve the team toward an approach centered on end-to-end automation, security by design, and close collaboration with development teams.

What Could Accelerate Your Success in This Role

We are looking for someone who:

• Is recognized for their technical leadership and ability to positively influence teams and stakeholders;


• Stands out for their autonomy, initiative, ability to take ownership of complex mandates from end to end, and capability to communicate and simplify technical concepts for diverse audiences;


• Demonstrates strong analytical skills, sound decision-making, and the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges;


• Is known for their collaborative approach, customer focus, and ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to different audiences;


• Has several years of experience designing complex networking solutions in hybrid and cloud environments;


• Possesses expertise in multiple areas, including cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP, or OCI), application delivery and exposure (Akamai CDN/WaaP/DNS and NGINX), cloud interconnectivity, automation (Terraform, Ansible, Azure DevOps), as well as networking fundamentals (BGP/OSPF routing) and security technologies (Palo Alto firewalls);


• Has an advanced level of French and an intermediate level of English, as the role requires weekly communication with English-speaking technology partners and solution providers through emails and conference calls.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• A work environment where learning and development are combined with a shared pursuit of excellence;


• Artificial intelligence tools available to everyone, enhancing personal effectiveness and supporting organizational growth;


• A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace where your potential can flourish;


• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring, innovative workspaces.

Competitive Benefits

• Flexible group insurance plans;


• Competitive retirement savings plan;


• Employee share purchase plan;


• Vacation program, wellness days, and personal development days;


• Telemedicine services;


• Employee and family assistance program;


• Ergonomic office furniture program;


• Performance bonus;


• Discounts on iA products;


• And much more!