Networking Specialist

• Configure maintain and troubleshoot Fortinet switches FortiGate firewalls Ciena routers and Layer 2/Layer 3 switching and routing environments.

• Deploy and support IP/MPLS connectivity for engineering test beds virtual machines RF systems demonstrations and customer or vendor testing activities.

• Manage VLANs subnets DHCP scopes routing and firewall policies IP address assignments and accurate IPAM and network documentation.

• Lead network turn-ups infrastructure changes lab expansions equipment moves rack installation cabling labeling and environment readiness activities.

• Diagnose complex connectivity routing switching firewall performance and MPLS service issues using packet captures logs monitoring systems and vendor tools.

• Monitor network health using Zabbix Grafana Syslog/Loki and vendor platforms; improve live operational visibility into traffic activity and infrastructure events.

• Develop scripts or automation that improve operational efficiency repeatability configuration management and recovery readiness.

• Collaborate with Network Engineering RF Engineering Virtualization Systems Operations Test Validation and Lab Operations teams; participate in incident response change management and maintenance activities.

• 7-15 years of relevant network engineering experience including substantial hands-on work in lab test telecom data centre or similarly complex technical environments.

• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP Ethernet switching VLANs IPv4/IPv6 subnetting routing protocols firewalls DHCP IP addressing and network security practices.

• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot multi-layer network issues and drive incidents through root-cause analysis resolution and documentation.

• Experience with command-line tools packet analysis logs monitoring and visualization platforms and configuration or recovery procedures.

• Degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering Computer Science Networking Telecommunications or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education certifications and experience.

• Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) registration and Reliability Status clearance must be in place by the first day of the engagement.

• Strong written and verbal communication careful documentation habits and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced shared lab environment.

Platforms & technologies: Fortinet FortiSwitch FortiGate Ciena MPLS Linux Zabbix Grafana Syslog/Loki Proxmox VMware KVM or Hyper-V Python or shell scripting and IPAM/network documentation tools.

Certifications: Fortinet NSE/FCF/FCA CCNA JNCIA Network Linux/RHCSA or relevant virtualization credentials are considered assets.