Network Engineer

HTS Engineering Ltd.•Toronto, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 2015 in Toronto, Canada, KORE Solutions is a subsidiary company of HTS and an innovative technology solutions and services provider with a strong focus on the HVAC manufacturer’s representative industry. With a variety of offerings including business intelligence software, help service support, and more, KORE delivers end-to-end solutions that empower our partners and clients to build their successful business. At KORE, communication and collaboration is our top priority. As a team member, you’ll be working closely with all departments to develop our software, TRAX, and the infrastructure surrounding it. We have a strong teamwork-oriented culture, meaning you’re surrounded by resources who want you to succeed. Your contributions will also have a direct impact. You’ll be providing meaningful change to the company and serve to enhance our processes. We are seeking a motivated Network Engineer to support the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our network infrastructure. This role is primarily operational, ensuring stability, performance, and security of network services, while also contributing to business projects that require network design and implementation. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with firewall and routing technologies, strong troubleshooting skills, and a desire to grow into more advanced design and architecture responsibilities.

Requirements

2–3 years of experience in network engineering or network support
Hands-on experience with Fortinet (FortiGate firewalls)
Hands-on experience with MikroTik (routing and switching)
Basic familiarity with Palo Alto Networks firewalls
Basic familiarity with Cisco networking equipment
Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
Solid understanding of Routing and switching concepts (VLANs, subnets, NAT, ACLs)
Solid understanding of VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN)
Experience with network troubleshooting tools and techniques
Strong documentation and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Exposure to network design or project implementation work
Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (Azure, AWS, or similar)
Experience with monitoring tools and logging systems
Basic scripting or automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash)
Relevant certifications (or working toward): Fortinet NSE (or equivalent)
Relevant certifications (or working toward): Cisco CCNA
Relevant certifications (or working toward): MikroTik MTCNA

Responsibilities

Monitor, maintain, and support enterprise network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, VPN)
Troubleshoot network performance issues, outages, and connectivity problems
Manage firewall rules, NAT policies, and VPN configurations
Perform routine maintenance, patching, and firmware upgrades
Support network-related incidents and service requests in line with SLAs
Maintain documentation for network configurations, diagrams, and procedures
Participate in network design and implementation for business driven projects
Assist in planning and deploying new sites, network upgrades, and expansions
Contribute to firewall and segmentation design based on security requirements
Support cloud and hybrid connectivity (e.g., VPNs, site-to-site, remote access)
Work with senior engineers/architects on solution design and validation
Implement and maintain network security controls and best practices
Monitor and respond to security-related network events
Assist with audits, vulnerability remediation, and policy enforcement
Work closely with infrastructure, systems, and application teams
Communicate effectively with stakeholders on incidents and project progress
Escalate complex issues appropriately while taking ownership of resolution
Participate in solution reviews, technical governance, and design validation
Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, including application development, architecture, business operations, and external vendors/partners.
Communicate effectively on project status, risks, priorities, and operational concerns.