Senior Network and Security Engineer

Job Description

Senior Network & Security EngineerWe’re a naan traditional company…Summary

We are seeking a Sr. Network & Security Engineer with a passion for automation and modern infrastructure to support our rapidly growing business. You’ll lead initiatives across Fortinet security platforms, Dell and Cisco networking, SD-WAN, and site-to-site connectivity - while contributing to automation, containerization, and scalable Wi-Fi deployments across multiple sites.

This role requires strong hands-on experience with firewalls, dynamic routing, and scripting for network

automation, along with knowledge of Linux and containers in a production environment. You’ll be instrumental in ensuring secure, high-performance connectivity across our operations.

What FGF Offers :

FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential

Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account

RRSP matching program

Tuition reimbursement

Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

Primary Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage Fortinet firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, and security policies across distributed sites

Configure and maintain Dell and Cisco networking hardware (switches, routers, WAPs) across LAN / WAN environments

Develop and maintain Python scripts and automation tools for network configuration, monitoring, and reporting

Support and troubleshoot OSPF and BGP routing between sites and partners

Deploy and manage secure VPNs for remote access and site-to-site connectivity

Implement Wi-Fi network designs for multi-site environments, ensuring reliability, coverage, and security

Manage Wi-Fi controllers, SSID policies, guest access, and wireless performance analytics

Support Linux-based network services, containerized apps (e.g., Docker), and automation pipelines

Collaborate on infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for network configurations and reproducibility

Monitor and respond to network security events and support incident response

Maintain clear network documentation, diagrams, and change logs

Travel regularly to support infrastructure at FGF Brands facilities (Ontario and beyond)

Required Experience

5+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering and security roles

Strong experience with Fortinet FortiGate firewalls and security appliances

Proficient with Cisco and Dell switch / router configurations (CLI required)

Deep understanding of OSPF, BGP, and dynamic routing behavior in enterprise networks

Experience with Python for automation, scripting, or network management APIs

Solid Linux experience (Ubuntu / RHEL-based) and basic shell scripting

Familiarity with containers and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Podman, Kubernetes basics)

Experience designing and configuring Wi-Fi networks (multi-site, controller-based, and WPA2 / 3 policies)

Knowledge of NAT, ACLs, VLAN segmentation, and Layer 3 firewalling

Experience with SD-WAN, preferably Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

Certifications such as Fortinet NSE, Cisco CCNP, or CompTIA Network+ / Security+ are strong assets

Strong documentation, communication, and troubleshooting skills

Must be able and willing to travel between sites as needed

Core Competencies

Customer and Product Centricity -

Responds to the needs of both internal and external customers in a timely and courteous manner, showing a sense of urgency; always keeping our products front and centre.

Flexibility, Agility, Adaptability -

Adapts to changes; changes strategy in response to new information; responds appropriately and quickly without having all parameters defined; demonstrate tolerance for speed and uncertainty.

Team Work and Collaboration -

Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods of communication to gain agreement or acceptance of a plan or activity. Is effective in building constructive relationships; uses tact; interacts with others in an open, friendly manner, encourages collaboration.

Passion for Excellence

– Always looks for ways to improve effectiveness or efficiency, making recommendation to increase productivity in quality of work; develops innovative solutions, challenges the status quo. To be the best, never compromising.

Drives Execution

• Takes risks, learn from their mistakes, builds trust and is a role model to others. Has a “hands-on” style; is aggressive in achieving desired results.

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

Disclaimer :

The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

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