Global Network Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement network, security, voice, wireless, and cloud networking infrastructure in accordance with business requirements and established global IT standards
• Provide Level 3 support and diagnose complex network, security, voice, Aruba Wireless, and Aruba Central issues using established tools and processes
• Develop proofs of concept and evaluate new network, security, wireless, voice, and cloud technologies
• Implement and support switching and routing infrastructure, including BGP, OSPF, RIP, and SD-WAN technologies
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls, Aruba switches, wireless access points, and related network security technologies
• Cook up and maintain technical documentation, operating procedures, policies, network diagrams, and standard processes
• Implement and monitor security solutions, standards, and policies in accordance with IKO’s Information Security Framework
• Absorb investigations of potential security breaches as a member of the incident management team
• Represent the network, security, voice, wireless, and cloud networking functions during internal and external audits
• Support the development and testing of Business Continuity Plans for network and cloud networking infrastructure
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Senior Manager, Global Network and Communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 7–10 years of experience designing and managing large enterprise networks, data center systems, and network architecture
• 3–5 years of experience supporting Microsoft Azure in a hybrid environment, including designing cloud networking solutions
• Expert-level knowledge of enterprise switching and routing technologies, particularly BGP and OSPF
• Hands-on experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Palo Alto firewalls
• Experience with HP Networking, Aruba switches, Aruba access points, Aruba Wireless, and Aruba Central
• Experience designing Azure Virtual Networks, VPN gateways, ExpressRoute, and hybrid-cloud connectivity
• Experience with SD-WAN technologies and enterprise load-balancing solutions such as A10 or F5
• Knowledge of data center and cloud networking trends and developing related hardware and software standards
• Strong knowledge of network diagnostic and administration tools, including Nmap, Wireshark, SSH, SCP, Telnet, and FTP
• Knowledge of Microsoft network protocols and technologies, including SMB, CIFS, MAPI, ActiveSync, and SQL
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, Proofpoint, Citrix NetScaler, Citrix XenMobile MDM, and VMware
• Experience developing or supporting Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans
• Strong problem-solving, technical documentation, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to lead technical discussions, collaborate across departments, and influence technical decisions
• Ability to maintain best-practice standards while driving innovation in network and cloud networking solutions
• Knowledge of French, or a willingness to develop French-language skills, is considered an asset
• Ability to travel approximately 10% within North America and Europe