Global Network Engineer

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values.

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Job Description
Reporting to our Senior Manager, Global Network and Communications, we are currently looking for a Global Network Engineer
to lead the design, testing, and initial deployment of network, security, voice, and cloud networking infrastructure at all global IKO locations. The role focuses on Level 3 support, developing proofs of concept (POCs), implementing new technologies, and creating comprehensive documentation to support the Network Operations team. The incumbent will apply advanced technical expertise, problem-solving, and communication skills to align solutions with IKOu
2019s business requirements and global IT standards. This opportunity is a full-time permanent opportunity based fully onsite at our Mississauga, ON office location.
Compensation: $96k-$129k
Benefits
Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability
Short-term Disability
RRSP Match
Paid Vacation
Floating Days
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Engagement Events
Awards and Recognition
Tuition reimbursement
Service Awards
Employee Perks & Discounts

Job Responsibilities
Designing and implementing network, security, voice, and cloud networking infrastructure (e.g., Azure Virtual Networks, Express Route, VPN gateways) to meet business requirements and align with defined Global IT standards.
Diagnosing and troubleshooting network, security, voice, and Aruba Wireless and Aruba Central issues using standard tools and processes.
Communicating with vendors for service changes, hardware/software orders, and coordinating related activities.
Maintaining published documentation for technical procedures, policies, and standard processes related to network, cloud networking, and Aruba Wireless and Aruba Central infrastructure.
Implementing and monitoring security solutions, standards, and policies in accordance with IKOu
2019s Information Security Framework.
Assisting in investigations of possible security breaches as part of the incident management team.
Supporting network/security/voice/cloud networking/Aruba Wireless and Aruba Central group representation in audits.
Supporting the development of Business Continuity Plans (BCP) for network and cloud networking infrastructure.
Travel estimated at 10%, within North America and Europe (incumbent should be ready to travel).
Performing additional duties as assigned by the Senior Manager, Global Network and Communications.
Qualifications
7-10 yearsu
2019 experience designing and managing large enterprise networks, datacenter systems, and systems architecture.
3-5 yearsu
2019 experience with Azure Cloud in a hybrid setup, including designing cloud networking solutions.
Expert in switching and routing, particularly BGP/OSPF, with hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls.
Ability to assess datacenter and cloud networking trends to develop and implement hardware and software standards.
Collaborative team player who can lead technical discussions in departmental meetings and influence outcomes.
Upholds u2018best practiceu
2019 standards and drives innovation in network and cloud networking solutions.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
Knowledge of French or the ability to develop French is a plus.
Bacheloru
2019s degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Valid G driving license
Additional Key

Skills:

Palo Alto Firewalls
Office 365/Azure AD/Azure
Designing cloud networking (e.g., Azure Virtual Networks, VPN gateways, Express Route)
HP Networking (Aruba) switches and access points
Knowledge of routing protocols (BGP/RIP/OSPF/etc.)
SD-WAN Technology
A10/F5 Load Balancers
ProofPoint Mail Filter
Aruba Wireless and Aruba Central
Citrix Netscaler, Citrix Xen…