Network Administrator
Job Summary
Position Overview
We are looking for a Network Infrastructure Administrator to join our Infrastructure Management this role you will be responsible for the design implementation and support of Calians network infrastructure systems including enterprise Wi-Fi firewall routing switching policy enforcement and automation across site data center and cloud environments. You will leverage your expertise in Fortinet and Zscaler technologies to ensure secure high-performance connectivity across internet and private networks.
Working closely with Calian IT and business unit development teams you will manage secure network connectivity optimize firewall and SD-WAN configurations maintain high availability and disaster recovery capabilities and support the continuous improvement of network infrastructure. The ideal candidate is proactive solutions-focused and skilled at identifying and resolving complex network issues to ensure stability security and performance.
Responsibilities
Own and manage enterprise Wi-Fi infrastructure ensuring optimal performance and coverage across all environments.
Administer and optimize Fortinet firewalls VPNs security policies and FortiManager configurations.
Administer and support Zscaler cloud security services for secure internet and private connectivity.
Design and enforce enterprise-wide network policies including firewall rules access controls and compliance standards.
Monitor and optimize network performance capacity and security across hybrid environments.
Implement and maintain network redundancy and disaster recovery solutions.
Integrate and support on-premises and cloud-based network services in Azure and AWS environments.
Implement network automation and monitoring tools including FortiManager and SNMP-based solutions.
Collaborate with security teams to enforce network security best practices and compliance requirements.
Troubleshoot network issues within Fortinet environments including firewall rules VPNs and wireless connectivity quickly identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions to maintain network stability and performance.
Perform other duties as required within the scope of the role.
Qualifications
College diploma or university degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent relevant experience.
3 years of experience with enterprise networking including routing switching and firewalls.
3 years of hands-on experience with Fortinet technologies including FortiGate FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer.
Experience supporting Zscaler cloud security services.
Strong understanding of network security DNS DHCP VLANs SD-WAN VPN technologies and the OSI model.
Experience with cloud networking in Azure and AWS environments and hybrid connectivity solutions.
Experience using FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer for centralized policy management and log analysis.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex network challenges.
Additional Requirements
Location: Ottawa preferred or Saskatoon.
Compensation
$80000 to $10000
Position Type
We have 1 available position.
Job Title: Network Administrator
Requisition Number: 2617
Date: September 28 2026
Location 1: Ottawa ON
Remote: Hybrid
Business Unit: Essential Industries
Department: Information Systems & IT
Job Type: Full-time
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About Company
Welcome to Calian, where innovation and expertise converge to deliver Advanced Technologies, Health, Learning, and IT & Cyber Solutions.