Network and Security Specialist

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year - based on skills, experience, and internal alignment

AboutPureLogicIT

PureLogicIT provides innovative IT solutions for the Federal Government and private sector organizations. We enable outcomes as a secure and trusted technology service provider across current and emerging technologies. Withexpertiseacross all areas of IT including cloud technology, software solutions, and infrastructure, as well as professional services -itswhat we do and how we do it that makes us different. We are a Canadian, women-owned, equal opportunity employer with a family culture and passion for giving back. Strong. Secure. Engage. Together. This is our Mission.

Position Title: Intermediate/Senior Network Engineer
Department:Professional Services
Reports To:Director of Professional Services
Location: 135 Michael Cowpland Drive, Kanata, Ontario

This role is a new addition to our organization.

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Intermediate/Senior Network Engineer to join our Professional Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-grade network infrastructures across on-premises and cloud environments. You will play a key role in ensuring network performance, security, and scalability, while contributing to the delivery of reliable and efficient hybrid connectivity solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Build and manage highly available, secure, and scalable network architectures, including WAN, LAN, and cloud networking (e.g., AWS VPC, Azure VNet).
• Configure and support network appliances such as firewalls, routers, switches, and VPN concentrators.
• Automate network provisioning and configuration management using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Python-based scripts.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and optimize traffic flow and reliability.
• Collaborate with cloud, security, and infrastructure teams to implement secure and efficient network solutions.
• Implement robust network backup, disaster recovery, and firmware/patch management strategies.
• Ensure systems comply with organizational security and compliance standards.
• Document infrastructure, configurations, and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering and administration (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, etc.).
• 3+ years of experience managing networking infrastructure in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong experience with network automation and infrastructure-as-code tools (Ansible, Terraform, etc.).
• Solid understanding of core networking concepts, including TCP/IP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, NAT, and load balancing.
• Familiarity with SD-WAN, cloud networking (e.g., Azure VNet, AWS VPC), and virtual network appliances is a strong plus.
• Experience with network monitoring and logging tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark, or similar) is a plus.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in one or more of the following areas: - Cisco CCNP and/or CCIE - F5 (F5-CA/LTM/GTM/APM) - Aruba - Palo Alto Network (Certified Network Security Engineer) - ISC (CCSP or CISSP) - Fortinet Product line Juniper Vmware NSX
• Experience with network configuration management and version control tools (e.g., Ansible, Git).
• Familiarity with automation and orchestration in network environments.
• Exposure to security best practices and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc).
• Experience in air-gapped environments.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses
• Flexible working hours and remote options
• Comprehensive health, and dental insurance
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• A collaborative team environment working with cutting-edge tech
  

Work Model

We promote work-life balance and Family is one of our values. We enable our employees to work from home and from the office by providing a hybrid work model with flexibility. This role will work primarily from the office, however we will work together to ensure you have flexibility.

Our Commitment to You

As a proud equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply to join our growing team. We are committed to providing all employees with a workplace experience that is free from barriers, discrimination, and harassment regardless of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, faith identity, nationality, and/or disability status. If youre driven, hard-working, and want to join a dynamic and energetic team, we welcome you to apply today and encourage you to come as you are.