Network Engineer
Position Type: Full-time, permanent
Location: Sheppard-Yonge, hybrid 3 days/week in-person
Compensation: CAD 100,000 - 120,000
We are supporting our client in their search for a Network Engineer for their office in Yonge-Sheppard.
About the Role
In this role, you'll configure, maintain, and secure our network infrastructure across corporate offices, branches, datacenters, and cloud environments — spanning LAN, WAN, and VoIP. You'll be a key contributor to a collaborative, high-performing team and play an active role in shaping our network technology roadmap.
What You'll Do
- Deploy and maintain Cisco network switches and routers
- Manage and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls and security policies
- Configure and optimize software-defined datacenter networking (VMware NSX-T)
- Investigate and resolve network infrastructure issues through configuration review and packet inspection
- Define, document, and enforce network standards, security policies, and access controls
- Administer certificates and public DNS with third-party services
- Manage patching, security compliance, backup, and recovery of network devices
- Support business continuity and participate in disaster recovery testing
- Collaborate with the cybersecurity team on vulnerability scanning, IPS/IDS solutions, and security remediations
- Contribute to short and long-term network technology planning and roadmap initiatives
- Work with third-party vendors and service providers to support infrastructure needs
- Share knowledge and collaborate across systems engineering, administration, and IT support teams
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in an IT-related role; 3+ years in network administration
- Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewall and policy management (required)
- Proven experience with software-defined networking, including VMware NSX-T and SD-WAN
- CCNA or CCNP certification, or equivalent Cisco networking experience
- Experience with load balancers, DNS, and certificate management
- Strong fundamentals across: OSI model, routing/switching (OSPF & BGP), IP subnetting & NAT, VPN (IPsec, GRE, IKE), VLANs & trunking, ACLs, STP, HSRP/VRRP
- Comfortable in CLI environments with basic scripting ability
- Familiar with PAN-OS next-gen firewall administration
Nice to Have
- Wireless infrastructure experience (e.g., Ruckus)
- MPLS networking
- Networking in AWS or other public cloud environments
- VoIP experience
Who You Are
- A strong independent contributor who can self-organize and collaborate effectively on team projects
- An excellent communicator — written and verbal — across all levels of the organization
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills (blueprints, reference configs, training materials)
- Organized and capable of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Discreet and professional when handling sensitive or confidential information
All interested applicants who meet the qualifications listed above are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by clicking "Apply Now".
The indicated pay range for this position is a good-faith estimate based on the qualifications necessary for the position, including experience, training, and other considerations permitted by law. Additionally, it is emphasized that the pay band mentioned herein is the one established by the client company. Factors that may be used when making an offer may include a candidate’s skills, experience and geographic location, the expected quality and quantity of work. Most candidates will start at the bottom half of the pay range, with the upper end reserved for candidates with extensive experience and skills and who live in geographic markets commanding a higher starting pay. An employee’s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law.
This information is subject to change and serves as a general guideline for compensation discussions. Actual offers may vary based on specific circumstances and company policies.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in North York, ON M2N 6P4
