Network engineer Jobs in Etobicoke, ON

Position Description: LOCATION: Open to locations across Canada within proximity to a CGI office. The CGI GTO Projects team manages various network environments and services for internal CGI clients, as well as selected external clients. The team delivers solutions including LAN/WAN connectivity, security, collaboration and unified communications, and cloud computing services hosted across CGI's Canadian data centers and global infrastructure. The delivery of this service portfolio provides continuous opportunities to learn and expand expertise in telecommunications concepts, products, and solutions from leading vendors such as Cisco, Check Point, Palo Alto, VMware, Dell, and Citrix.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

This Network Design and Implementation role offers a dynamic and rewarding experience requiring:

• Versatility as a key success factor.
• Adaptability, curiosity, and flexibility to support continuous learning and professional growth.
• Results orientation, customer focus, teamwork, initiative, rigor, and commitment.
• The ability to think outside the box and develop innovative solutions.

As part of a team of more than 20 consultants within a Network Services organization of over 100 members, you will:

• Establish partnerships with clients, analyze requirements, and agree on desired deliverables.
• Translate business and technical requirements into solutions for review and approval by the Architecture Committee.
• Analyze network requirements and impacts across LAN, WAN, Security, IP Telephony, and Wireless infrastructures in support of enterprise projects.
• Produce technical documentation required for infrastructure operations, including network diagrams, implementation plans, and operational procedures.
• Develop and modify telecommunications equipment configurations based on approved technical specifications and implementation plans.
• Collaborate with architects, project managers, internal customers, operations teams, and other stakeholders regarding projects, implementations, and operational support.
• Evaluate project outcomes, benefits, and service quality, and adjust response plans as required.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Core Technical Requirements:

• DevOps-oriented professional with experience in DDI BlueCat Solutions or a similar DNS/DHCP platform. BlueCat-specific training can be provided to candidates with relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of DNS and DHCP services.
• Experience with F5 load balancing technologies.
• Knowledge of Palo Alto Prisma Access and cloud security technologies.
• Advanced Linux administration experience.
• Experience with automation and scripting.
• Strong understanding of BGP and routing protocols.
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD).
• Knowledge of Routing Policy Specification Language (RPSL).
• Knowledge of CGI data center environments.
• Experience with containerization and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV).
• Knowledge of Internet DNS and IP services.
• Experience with DNS monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of DNS security, including DDoS protection.
• Experience with DDI BlueCat Solutions.
• Knowledge of DNS solution architecture and design.
• Experience with packet capture and network traffic analysis.

Network Engineering Experience:

• Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience managing large and complex network environments.
• Extensive hands-on experience with LAN/WAN networking and telecommunications technologies.
• Strong understanding of the OSI model and major network protocols and services, including:
• TCP/IP
• DNS
• DHCP
• BGP
• OSPF
• EIGRP
• RIP v1/v2
• VLAN
• VTP
• Trunking
• Port Channeling
• Spanning Tree
• Strong knowledge of managing and supporting routers, switches, load balancers, and firewalls, including technologies from:
• Cisco
• Check Point
• Palo Alto
• Citrix
• Experience producing network designs for campus and enterprise data center environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of cloud networking and cloud network design, including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience with Python scripting and network automation.
• Knowledge of Ansible for infrastructure automation and configuration management.
• Understanding of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and network automation concepts.
• Experience with Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) technologies.
• Experience with Zscaler security solutions.
• Knowledge of authentication technologies, including RADIUS and TACACS+.
• Knowledge of VPN technologies, including IPSec remote-access solutions and connectivity to customer environments.
• Experience with Palo Alto Prisma Access.
• Experience implementing and supporting network operations.

Soft Skills, Education, and Certifications:

• Industry certifications such as Cisco, Check Point, or equivalent certifications are considered an asset.
• Ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation, including Microsoft Visio diagrams.
• Ability to implement complex business solutions while considering both technical and financial requirements.
• Strong organizational and information-management skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills in complex business environments.
• Ability to make informed decisions based on available information.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive-level business and technical stakeholders.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent professional experience.

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors including but not limited to skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $75,000 - $125,000. This role is an existing vacancy. #LI-AB19 Use of the term ‘engineering’ in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices engineering or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial engineering regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT engineering-related functions, but licensure from an engineering regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Engineering is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.

Skills:

• Cisco
• English
• Palo Alto
• DNS / DHCP
• French
• Network Security

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter. That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals. To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email. Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.