Principal, Network & Cloud Engineer

Questrade Financial Group•Toronto, ON

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Questrade Financial Group (QFG) is seeking a highly skilled Networking and Security Engineer with expertise in Cloud (preferably GCP) and on-prem networking and security, along with strong data center networking experience. As a member of the Infrastructure and Cloud Operations Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the networking infrastructure on GCP and On-prem, ensuring its security, reliability, and scalability. The role involves leveraging AI to transform and deliver unparalleled customer experiences and shaping a future where AI empowers teams to do their best work. QFG offers a diverse, inclusive, and hybrid workplace that encourages creativity and curiosity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) networking services, including VPCs, subnets, firewall rules, load balancers, and VPN connections.
In-depth knowledge of GCP security features, including VPC Service control, IAM, Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP), Cloud Security Command Center, and data encryption.
Extensive experience with data centers networking technologies and protocols, such as Cisco switches(Cat and N9Ks) and routers, Fortinet firewalls, and load balancers.
Solid knowledge and experience in well-known protocols and standards (i.e. VLANs, Spanning-Tree, OSPF, BGP, DNS, 802.1x, IPsec, VxLAN).
Proficiency or strong knowledge in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform, for automating network infrastructure deployment and management.
Solid understanding of DevOps principles and experience working in a DevOps-oriented environment.
Familiarity with containerization technologies, particularly Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and the ability to integrate network solutions with Kubernetes clusters.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications such as CCNP, NSE 7, Google Certified Professional - Network Engineer, or Google Certified Architect are a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and manage GCP networking solutions, including virtual private clouds (VPCs), subnets, firewall rules, load balancers, and VPN connections.
Design, deploy and manage on-premise data center network architecture.
Implement and maintain secure network architectures and access controls, utilizing GCP's security features and best practices.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather networking requirements and provide technical guidance for designing and configuring network topologies.
Collaborate with DevOps and software engineering teams to integrate network solutions into the overall infrastructure and application deployments.
Automate network infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
Monitor network performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and perform root cause analysis for network-related incidents.
Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in GCP networking, security, and data center networking.
Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior members of the Networking team.