Network Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Manage, maintain, and secure essential enterprise network environments that support restricted accounts and financial solutions for the Canadian federal government.

• Facilitate the transition and support of a large-scale firewall infrastructure, primarily composed of around a dozen Fortinet firewalls and Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions.

• Take ownership of daily firewall administration and configuration updates.

• Conduct deep packet troubleshooting.

• Quickly resolve complex network security incidents to ensure high availability and compliance.

• Collaborate with senior network specialists, cross-functional engineering teams, and third-party telecom carriers throughout Canada.

• Participate in a shared on-call rotation.

• Carry out occasional planned maintenance during evenings or weekends.

⛳️ Requirements

• Active Government of Canada Level 2 (Secret) Security Clearance, or a clearance that can be immediately transferred via Shared Services Canada / PSPC.

• Must possess legal authorization to work in Canada.

• Extensive hands-on experience in administration, engineering, and operational support with Fortinet firewalls and the Fortinet product suite, including FortiManager and FortiAuthenticator.

• Practical experience in configuring, maintaining, or troubleshooting Web Application Firewalls (WAF).

• Operational experience in independently administering, troubleshooting, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure.

• Capability to analyze and troubleshoot complex network anomalies at the packet level using tools like Wireshark or tcpdump.

• Foundational experience in administering enterprise switches, routers, and standard routing protocols.

• Proficiency in creating and updating network documentation and topology diagrams.

• Willingness and capability to participate in a shared on-call rotation and perform scheduled maintenance during off-hours or weekends.

• Relevant Fortinet certifications such as NSE 4, 5, 6, 7 or current FCNSA/FCNSP are preferred.

• Experience with Palo Alto Networks or Cisco devices is desirable.

• Basic scripting knowledge in Python, Bash, or PowerShell is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work-from-home (remote) opportunity available across Canada.

• Shared on-call rotation with scheduling flexibility and compensatory time off for occasional off-hours/weekend maintenance.

• Access to Be Well programs that support financial, mental, physical, and social health.

• Customized development goals and ongoing feedback.

• Opportunities for cutting-edge learning, including certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.

• Coaching and hands-on experiences.

• A flexible and supportive work environment.

• Performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, and additional perks and rewards may be included in the total compensation package.