Senior Network Engineering Specialist

Position Description:

Location: Montreal or Toronto
Bilingual: French/English is required


The CGI GTO Montreal Projects team manages network environments and services for internal and external clients across Canada and globally. This includes LAN/WAN connectivity, network security, unified communications, and cloud infrastructure hosted in CGI data centres.
We are looking for a Senior Network Designer with strong expertise in network security, cloud technologies, and automation to support complex infrastructure projects and drive modernization initiatives.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

As part of a team of 20+ consultants within a broader network services organization, you will:

Partner with clients to understand requirements and define solutions
Translate business and technical needs into scalable network designs
Present and validate solutions with architecture governance teams
Design and analyze network infrastructures (LAN, WAN, security, wireless, IP telephony)
Develop detailed technical documentation (design diagrams, implementation plans)
Configure and deploy network and security solutions
Collaborate with architects, project managers, operations, and support teams
Monitor outcomes, evaluate performance, and continuously improve service delivery

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Top Skills (Priority)

Cisco networking technologies (routing, switching, enterprise networking)
Palo Alto security solutions (including Prisma Access)
CI/CD pipelines & automation (DevOps, scripting, infrastructure-as-code)
Network security expertise (segmentation, DDoS protection, secure architectures)
Cloud networking – AWS and/or Azure
Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) / SASE solutions


Core Technical Requirements

Strong experience with DNS, DHCP, IP networking, and internet services
Experience with F5 load balancers and network traffic management
Knowledge of BGP and routing protocols
Advanced Linux administration
Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible)
Understanding of containerization and NFV
Expertise in packet capture and network analysis


Experience & Qualifications

5–10 years of experience in large, complex network environments
Strong hands-on experience with LAN/WAN and telecommunications systems
Deep understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, etc.)
Proven experience designing enterprise and data center networks
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience


Nice to Have

Cloud-native network design (AWS, Azure, GCP)
SASE architecture experience
Knowledge of authentication protocols (RADIUS, TACACS+)
VPN technologies (IPSec, remote access solutions)
Industry certifications (Cisco, Palo Alto, Cloud, Security)


Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication with technical and business stakeholders
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
Detail-oriented with a focus on quality delivery
Collaborative mindset and strong teamwork skills
Ability to influence and operate at an executive level

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $70,–$,. This role is an existing vacancy.


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Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role requiring interaction with national and global clients.

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
• Load Balancing
• Network Security
• Palo Alto
• Security Architecture
• French