Senior Network and Security Engineer

Job Description

Senior Network & Security Engineer We’re a naan traditional company…Summary

We are seeking a Sr. Network & Security Engineer with a passion for automation and modern infrastructure to support our rapidly growing business. You’ll lead initiatives across Fortinet security platforms, Dell and Cisco networking, SD-WAN, and site-to-site connectivity - while contributing to automation, containerization, and scalable Wi-Fi deployments across multiple sites.

This role requires strong hands-on experience with firewalls, dynamic routing, and scripting for network

automation, along with knowledge of Linux and containers in a production environment. You’ll be instrumental in ensuring secure, high-performance connectivity across our operations.

What FGF Offers:

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential
• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Fortinet firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, and security policies across distributed sites
• Configure and maintain Dell and Cisco networking hardware (switches, routers, WAPs) across LAN/WAN environments
• Develop and maintain Python scripts and automation tools for network configuration, monitoring, and reporting
• Support and troubleshoot OSPF and BGP routing between sites and partners
• Deploy and manage secure VPNs for remote access and site-to-site connectivity
• Implement Wi-Fi network designs for multi-site environments, ensuring reliability, coverage, and security
• Manage Wi-Fi controllers, SSID policies, guest access, and wireless performance analytics
• Support Linux-based network services, containerized apps (e.g., Docker), and automation pipelines
• Collaborate on infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for network configurations and reproducibility
• Monitor and respond to network security events and support incident response
• Maintain clear network documentation, diagrams, and change logs
• Travel regularly to support infrastructure at FGF Brands facilities (Ontario and beyond)

Required Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering and security roles
• Strong experience with Fortinet Forti Gate firewalls and security appliances
• Proficient with Cisco and Dell switch/router configurations (CLI required)
• Deep understanding of OSPF, BGP, and dynamic routing behavior in enterprise networks
• Experience with Python for automation, scripting, or network management APIs
• Solid Linux experience (Ubuntu/RHEL-based) and basic shell scripting
• Familiarity with containers and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Podman, Kubernetes basics)
• Experience designing and configuring Wi-Fi networks (multi-site, controller-based, and WPA2/3 policies)
• Knowledge of NAT, ACLs, VLAN segmentation, and Layer 3 firewalling
• Experience with SD-WAN, preferably Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
• Certifications such as Fortinet NSE, Cisco CCNP, or CompTIA Network+/Security+ are strong assets
• Strong documentation, communication, and troubleshooting skills
• Must be able and willing to travel between sites as needed

Core Competencies

• Customer and Product Centricity - Responds to the needs of both internal and external customers in a timely and courteous manner, showing a sense of urgency; always keeping our products front and centre.
• Flexibility, Agility, Adaptability - Adapts to changes; changes strategy in response to new information; responds appropriately and quickly without having all parameters defined; demonstrate tolerance for speed and uncertainty.
• Team Work and Collaboration - Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods of communication to gain agreement or acceptance of a plan or activity. Is effective in building constructive relationships; uses tact; interacts with others in an open, friendly manner, encourages collaboration.
• Passion for Excellence – Always looks for ways to improve effectiveness or efficiency, making recommendation to increase productivity in quality of work; develops innovative solutions,…