Network Specialist

* **Flexible** work arrangements and a **hybrid** work model* Possibility to purchase up to **5 extra days off** per year* Multiple benefits offered to support **physical and mental** wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more* Share plan & other savings: up to **12%** of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)* Provide high-level technical expertise to support network operations across LAN, WAN, data center, campus, and cloud environments.* Design, implement, and support Cisco enterprise routing (BGP, EIGRP) and switching, including Cisco Catalyst and 9k series platforms.* Architect, deploy, and operate Cisco ACI (single site and multisite), including Nexus Dashboard and Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator.* Lead enterprise wireless design and operations leveraging Cisco APs and 9300 series wireless controllers; optimize coverage, capacity, and performance.* Operate and enhance Cisco Catalyst Center for network assurance, automation, and lifecycle management.* Implement and administer Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for TACACS+, RADIUS, and 802.1X network access control across wired and wireless.* Manage Infoblox DDI services (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) and integrate with network provisioning workflows.* Provide guidance and best practices for networking in major cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure), including hybrid connectivity, routing, and segmentation.* Design, implement, and optimize application delivery and load balancing solutions using NetScaler ADC or F5 BIG-IP (or similar), ensuring high availability, performance, resiliency, and security for web and application services.* Configure L4/L7 policies: content switching, persistence, health checks, SSL/TLS offload, certificate lifecycle, ciphers, and security hardening.* Implement and tune advanced features such as GSLB, HA, responder/rewrite policies, caching, compression, and rate limiting; integrate with authentication and SSO (LDAP/AD, SAML, OAuth).* Monitor and troubleshoot performance using platform analytics (e.g., AppFlow/HDX Insight), logs, and external APM/NPM tools; drive root cause analysis for incidents.* Develop and maintain network and application delivery automation using Python and Ansible; leverage REST APIs/CLI, version-controlled templates, and CI/CD pipelines for repeatable deployments.* Ensure engineering patterns meet SLA/availability, performance, and resiliency requirements; contribute to capacity planning and lifecycle refresh.* Write and review change requests and methods of procedure (MoPs); conduct impact analysis, staged testing, and post-implementation verification.* Produce and maintain documentation (network and ADC diagrams, standards, inventories, runbooks) and leverage monitoring/resource management tools.* Collaborate with application, security, and cross-functional teams to plan changes, enforce standards, and execute releases with low risk.* Participate in an on-call rotation to ensure 24x7x365 coverage for critical infrastructure; overtime may be required during emergencies.* Degree or Diploma in Networking or Technology.* 10+ year experience in IP-based environments; exposure to mission-critical enterprise networks.* Hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching (BGP, EIGRP), Cisco Catalyst and 9k series switches.* Experience with Cisco ACI (single site and/or multisite), Nexus Dashboard, and Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator.* Experience with enterprise wireless (Cisco APs, 9300 series controllers), RF design principles, and performance optimization.* Familiarity with Cisco Catalyst Center for assurance, automation, and configuration management.* Practical experience with Cisco ISE (TACACS+, RADIUS, 802.1X) and NAC policy deployment.* Experience with Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) administration.* Working knowledge of cloud networking (GCP, AWS, Azure): VPC/VNet design, routing, hybrid connectivity (VPN/Direct Connect/ExpressRoute), and segmentation.* Strong expertise in L4–L7 load balancing and application delivery with NetScaler ADC (MPX/VPX/CPX) or F5 BIG-IP (LTM/GTM/ASM), including SSL/TLS, WAF features, and traffic steering.* In-depth understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, TLS, and related network services.* Coding and network automation experience (Python, Ansible) for templating, compliance, orchestration, and configuration deployments.* Ownership mindset and ability to coordinate resolution of network-related problems; strong analytical and methodical troubleshooting skills.* Effective oral and written communication skills; strong documentation discipline.* Customer service focused, professional and welcoming demeanor.* Ability to meet deadlines and handle sensitive, high-pressure situations.* Ability to identify issues and contribute to strategy and tactical plans for department initiatives.* Strong prioritization, organization, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.* Knowledge of network administration, architecture, and engineering in mission-critical environments.* Relevant certifications are an asset (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, Citrix CCE–App Delivery, F5 CA/CTS, ACI/Wireless Specialist).* Knowledge of a wide variety of network equipment and technologies is an asset.* Experience with automation frameworks and CI/CD for network and ADC changes is an asset.* For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English speaking colleagues across the country.* No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada
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