Network security engineer Jobs in Ottawa, ON

Are you a tech-driven problem solver who thrives in mission-critical environments? Do you have the hands-on expertise to maintain complex, high-performance network infrastructures? If you are looking for a role where your work directly supports large-scale, high-availability operations, we want to talk to you.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and reliable Network Analyst to join an established network infrastructure team, on-site within Ottawa, ON. This is a critical support role designed to backfill operational tasks and ensure the continued efficiency and performance of a mission-critical network environment. Reporting to the Lead Network Analyst, you will provide hands-on support to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize the infrastructure that keeps our systems connected.

Why Join Us:

- Mission-Critical Impact: You will be supporting the essential infrastructure of a large-scale facility, ensuring seamless connectivity for thousands of users.
- Collaboration: You will join an existing, dedicated network team, providing immediate operational support while gaining exposure to complex wireless mesh fabrics and enterprise-grade storage technologies.

Advantages
Competitive pay
40-hour work week, Monday–Friday
Shift Flexibility (8-4, 9-5, 10-6)
Short term contract with longer term potential

Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on support to the existing network team by executing scheduled maintenance, system tuning, and daily operational tasks.
- Install, integrate, administer, and support enterprise hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, Wireless Access Points (WAPs), and Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs).
- Operate and support VPN gateways, managing user-access requirements to ensure secure remote connectivity.
- Identify, isolate, troubleshoot, and resolve network faults across LAN/WAN, wireless, and firewall infrastructure, escalating to the next level when necessary.
- Conduct routine security audits, monitor system/firewall logs for anomalies, and prepare weekly status/anomaly reports for IT Management.
- Contribute to the evaluation, utilization, and modernization of networking environments, providing recommendations for protocol compatibility and performance improvements.
- Maintain real-time operations logs and update procedural/environmental documentation to ensure system interoperability.

Qualifications
- A personal vehicle is required for daily commute to work.
- Hands-on experience with Fortinet firewall technologies and Extreme Networks infrastructure.
- Proven ability to manage network health using monitoring tools like SolarWinds OP Manager or NPM.
- A demonstrated track record of supporting enterprise-level networking environments in a collaborative team setting.
- Strong discipline in maintaining real-time operations logs, updating procedural documentation, and utilizing enterprise ticketing systems.
- Demonstrated experience monitoring security system logs and compiling weekly anomaly/issue reports for IT Management.
- Must be eligible for and capable of obtaining a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC).

Summary
If you meet the above-listed criteria, register for a Randstad account online if you have not yet registered, and please apply directly online. We appreciate all applicants and those interested in this opportunity, however, only those with relevant experience will be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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