Network Engineer

Network Engineer

At CI, we see a great place to work as one that is a safe place for everyone to have a voice, where people are empowered to take ownership over meaningful work, where there is an opportunity to grow through stretching themselves, where they can work on innovative products and projects, and where employees are supported and engaged in doing so.

The Network Engineer will be responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, automation and management of the corporate network and related technical infrastructure as well as security devices and services. The Network Engineer also monitors and troubleshoots issues related to, firewalls, load balancers, wireless equipment, switches and routers across physical data centers and cloud hosting platforms (AWS).

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Design, install, automate and manage all network infrastructure devices including switches, routers, firewalls, IPS, NAC, WAN, LAN, wireless access points/controllers, DNS, SSL Certificates, cabling, etc.
• Analyze business requirements to develop technical network solutions and their framework.
• Develop network roadmaps and align with overall infrastructure technology roadmaps.
• Perform network modelling, analysis and planning. This includes network recovery in case of disaster or contingency.
• Design, test, inspect data communications systems and implement network changes.
• Develop test plans, implementation plans, and project timelines for various projects.
• Manage technology vendors.
• Capacity and performance planning, overseeing software upgrades on production platforms.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks
• Stay abreast of new technologies and determine product direction
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Experience

• 5-10 years of experience designing, implementing and supporting complex multi-site networks

Education/Training

• University or College level and/or equivalent applicable IT experience.
• Network/Security Related Certifications (Cisco, AWS etc)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of CISCO/FORTINET/F5/JUNIPER network hardware and software
• Good working knowledge of UNIX and Windows systems software and hardware
• Perform network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose network problems and able to solve complex problems with multiple variables
• Strong knowledge of MPLS, Routing, Switching, SD-WAN, Cloud Computing, Voice over IP and wireless technologies.
• Strong experience in networking on multiple cloud platforms including AWS, along with deployment automation.
• Strong knowledge of Firewalls, Load Balancers, DNS, and Security (e.g. IPS, ISE, etc.) products.
• Experience with complex network infrastructure design

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

Our dedication to the Employee Experience at CI is aimed at supporting, empowering and inspiring our talented team through:

• Recognition & Compensation
• Training & Development
• Health & Well-being
• Communication & Feedback

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CI Financial is an independent company offering global wealth management and asset management advisory services through diverse financial services firms. Since 1965, we have consistently anticipated and responded to the changing needs of investors. We are driven by a commitment to provide individuals and institutions with the highest-quality investments and advice. Our commitment to the highest levels of performance means that whatever their position, CI employees must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment that will stretch them to tap into their highest potential. Employees with a healthy dose of ambition, a desire to commit to a curious mindset for continuous learning, and a willingness to go the extra mile thrive at CI.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Modern HQ location within walking distance from Union Station
• Flexible & Hybrid Work Program
• Equipment Purchase Program
• Training Reimbursement
• Paid Professional Designations
• Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Corporate Discount Program
• Enhanced group benefits
• Parental Leave Top–up program
• Fitness membership discounts
• Volunteer paid Days
• Complimentary vending machines

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

Please submit your resume in confidence by clicking “Apply”. Only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. CI Financial Corp. and all of our affiliates (“CI”) are committed to fair and accessible employment practices and provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations in order to apply for any job opportunities, require this posting in an additional format, or require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at accessible.recruitment@ci.com, or call 416-364-1145 ext. 4747.