Network Engineer

Build your Career at Cooper Equipment Rentals

We are looking for a detail-oriented, motivated individual to join our professional team as a Network Engineer at our Head Office located in Mississauga, ON (hybrid in-office / remote role).

Why Work with Us? Perks!

• Competitive salary
• Paid day off on your birthday
• Excellent benefit package with premiums paid by the company
• RRSP Match
• Safety-minded organization
• Continuous training, learning and development opportunities
• Fun-loving work environment with strong social responsibility

What You’ll Be Doing

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Configure, monitor, and support Fortinet network hardware (firewalls, switches, routers) to ensure optimal performance and security
• Conduct regular network performance monitoring and analysis to identify and resolve issues proactively
• Use diagnostic tools to monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize the network infrastructure
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including configurations, policies, procedures, and best practices
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, policies, and security requirements
• Collaborate with third-party vendors for equipment procurement, updates, and incident management
• Work closely with the extended IT Helpdesk to provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support for software, hardware, and network issues, ensuring timely resolution of IT tickets

What You’ll Bring to the Team

Qualifications and Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of experience in network engineering, specifically with Fortinet hardware
• Proficiency in VPN setup, configuration, and management
• Familiarity with network monitoring and security tools
• Experience with other network hardware brands and cloud environments is a plus
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and unsupervised, showing initiative, sound judgment, and a commitment to improving IT services and supporting end-user productivity

Bonus Qualifications :

• Certifications like Fortinet NSE, Microsoft Certified : Azure Network Engineer, Microsoft Intune, or CompTIA Network+
• Proficiency in SD-WAN technology, with experience in setup, configuration, and management
• Experience with other network hardware brands and cloud environments is a plus

Want to learn more about this as well as other opportunities at Cooper? Visit our Careers page to view Day in the Life videos cooperequipment.ca / careers .

We passionately believe that our inclusive and diverse team is key to the success of our business. We are dedicated to building an environment where everyone has an equitable opportunity to thrive, and where diversity, equity and inclusion is celebrated and embraced.

We strive to hire diverse talent and to ensure that everyone feels safe, respected, and valued during the hiring process and throughout their journey with us.

To continue the conversation, or if you require accommodations, reach out to our team at [email protected].