Network engineer Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

What Will You Do?
• Manage network security incident escalations from first-level support and stakeholders, performing thorough analysis and coordinating with vendor teams to implement permanent solutions
• Own security infrastructure maintenance including patch management, software upgrades, and configuration changes across the enterprise to maintain technology currency and security standards
• Execute infrastructure modifications and upgrades with meticulous planning, testing, and validation to ensure system stability and compliance
• Troubleshoot complex network and security issues using packet analysis and protocol inspection to diagnose root causes
• Lead operational activities such as disaster recovery exercises, maintenance windows, and major network changes from a security perspective
• Validate new security technologies by defining technical requirements, conducting lab testing, and ensuring production readiness
• Enhance operational processes by creating documentation, identifying automation opportunities, and driving continuous improvement
• Stay current with industry standards and emerging technologies through participation in training and technology reviews

What You Need to Succeed

Must Have:

• Strong hands-on experience configuring and maintaining enterprise security appliances (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, CheckPoint, Fortinet, Pulse Secure, Citrix, Cisco Firepower, or equivalent)
• Expert understanding of TCP/IP, OSI model, and core protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, FTP/SFTP, SSL/TLS, IPSec, NAT)
• Proficiency in packet analysis tools for troubleshooting network and security issues
• Solid scripting and coding experience in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages for automation
• Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts and experience with AI-assisted tools for infrastructure monitoring, analysis, or optimization
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and senior leadership
• Exceptional collaborative mindset with the ability to foster strong working relationships across technical and business teams while driving collective achievement of organizational goals

Nice-to-Have:

• CISSP or CCNP R&S certification
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with prompt engineering and large language models (LLMs) for security operations tasks

Job Skills

Communication, Critical Thinking, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Management, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Information Security, Information Technology Security, Long Term Planning, Network Security, Security Infrastructure, Security Platforms, Troubleshooting

Additional Job Details

Address:

16 YORK ST:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-08-25

Application Deadline:

2026-09-11

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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