Network Systems Administrator

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

📋 Description

• Design, implement, support, and continuously enhance Canopy Growth's global networking and infrastructure environment.

• Act as the primary technical leader for the corporate networking framework.

• Conduct capacity planning and lifecycle management for networking equipment.

• Oversee network upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives.

• Create and maintain network standards and documentation.

• Design, implement, and support Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, enterprise wireless networks, site-to-site VPNs, SD-WAN and WAN connectivity, as well as internet edge and perimeter infrastructure.

• Maintain and optimize WatchGuard firewalls, switch infrastructure, wireless access points, and network monitoring systems.

• Serve as a secondary resource for Windows Server, Linux Server platforms, Hyper-V, VMware environments, and storage and backup systems.

• Assist with datacenter and branch infrastructure deployments.

• Support hardware lifecycle replacements and infrastructure refresh projects.

• Engage in disaster recovery planning and testing.

• Provide escalation support for complex infrastructure incidents.

• Facilitate network connectivity to cloud platforms.

• Implement and maintain secure network configurations.

• Support vulnerability remediation and infrastructure hardening efforts.

• Participate in incident response and infrastructure security investigations.

• Maintain network segmentation and firewall policies.

• Assist with and oversee infrastructure monitoring and alerting platforms.

• Investigate and resolve network and infrastructure performance issues.

• Develop automation and operational efficiencies where applicable.

• Participate in an on-call rotation for critical infrastructure services.

• Collaborate with Cyber Security, Modern Workplace, Cloud Engineering, Service Desk, and external vendors.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years supporting enterprise network environments.

• At least 3 years of systems administration experience.

• Experience supporting multi-site organizations.

• Proficient in managing firewall, switching, wireless, and VPN technologies.

• Experience with virtualization platforms.

• Knowledge of supporting production infrastructure in hybrid cloud environments.

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, VPN technologies, and network troubleshooting.

• Hands-on experience with WatchGuard Firewalls, Enterprise Switching, Enterprise Wireless Infrastructure, Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID, Hyper-V, VMware, Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365 administration, and ServiceNow.

• CCNA or CCNP certification preferred.

• HPE or WatchGuard certifications preferred.

• Microsoft Azure certification preferred.

• AWS certification preferred.

• Microsoft Windows Server certification preferred.

• Security+ or equivalent security certification preferred.

• Experience with PowerShell automation preferred.

• Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring platforms preferred.

• Successful completion of background and reference checks is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Extended health and dental coverage.

• Paid vacation.

• Participation in our employer-supported retirement savings program.