Network Engineer -Toronto Canada

Blue Mantis • ,

4d • CA$90,000 - CA$110,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Engineer to join our dynamic team in supporting our customers. The ideal candidate will be part of a team responsible for supporting a large, complex customer environment. This role requires expertise in managing, troubleshooting, and optimizing a range of network technologies, including Cisco and Nexus switches, Meraki, Palo Alto, and Check Point firewalls, physical and virtual F5 load balancers, and Cisco SAN switches. The Network Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring network reliability, security, and performance while contributing to documentation and process improvement initiatives. If you thrive under pressure and excel at managing complex technical challenges, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Requirements

• Expertise in Cisco and Nexus switches, with a solid understanding of VLANs, trunking, spanning tree, and Layer 3 routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto and Check Point firewalls, including policy configuration, troubleshooting, high availability and optimization.
• Experience with Meraki networks and cloud-based management.
• Proficiency with physical and virtual F5 load balancers, including configuration and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools and automation techniques using scripting (Python, Ansible, or similar).
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to provide clear updates and create comprehensive documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in network engineering roles, with a focus on enterprise-scale environments.
• Proven track record in incident management, RCA, and delivering network solutions under tight deadlines.
• Experience with firmware updates, patch management, and hardware lifecycle management.

Nice To Haves

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher.
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE).
• F5 Certified Administrator or similar.

Responsibilities

• Quickly assess and resolve network-related incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
• Perform firmware updates, patches, and upgrades across all network devices.
• Monitor network health and performance, identifying and addressing potential issues proactively.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical diagrams.
• Develop runbooks to streamline troubleshooting and resolution processes.
• Provide timely updates and clear communication to stakeholders during incidents and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of network services.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 network support when needed.

Benefits

• We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed