Digital Extremes
Video Games
NetworkandSecurityEngineer(LiveOps)
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“Network and Security Engineer (Live Ops) at Digital Extremes. Skills: Network security, Live service operations. Deploy application-layer firewalls. Maintain application-layer firewalls”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot complex network issues; Troubleshoot security issues
Outside hours support
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5-7 years of professional experience, Managing enterprise switches, Managing application-layer firewalls, Deep technical knowledge of networking fundamentals, Proven experience with modern security platforms, Excellent problem-solving skills, Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, Commitment to information security best practices
What You'll Do.
Deploy application-layer firewalls
Maintain application-layer firewalls
Optimize application-layer firewalls
Learn Akamai DDoS/CDN platform
Implement WAN solutions
Serve as owner for security platforms
Provide outside hours support
Plan network infrastructure deployments
Implement network infrastructure deployments
Lead IT infrastructure monitoring
Mitigate external threats
Full Job Description
ABOUT THIS POSITION Digital Extremes is seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Network and Security Engineer (Live Ops) to join our Live Ops IT team. Digital Extremes is seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Network and Security Engineer (Live Ops) to join our Live Ops IT team. This role is crucial to ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our global infrastructure that supports both our acclaimed games and our web presence. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of networking expertise, a deep commitment to security best practices, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced live service environment. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges and contributing to a secure, high-availability service for millions of players, we encourage you to apply. Please note this is an on-site position at our London, Ontario studio. RESPONSIBILITIES Edge Defense: Deploy, maintain, and optimize application-layer firewalls and willingness to learn the Akamai DDoS/CDN platform Multi-Site / Multi-Platform Connectivity: Helps plan and implement wide-area network (WAN) solutions between multiple sites and platforms Security Platforms: Serves as the primary or secondary owner for a variety of platforms: Patching, AV, 2FA, Monitoring, etc. Live Ops: Provides critical "outside hours" support when services are down or degraded Project Leadership: Plans and implements multi-site network infrastructure deployments Monitoring and Incident Response: Leads the ongoing monitoring of IT infrastructure to identify and mitigate external threats Other responsibilities as assigned REQUIREMENTS Minimum 5-7 years of professional experience managing enterprise switches (e.g., Aruba, Cisco, Juniper) and application-layer firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point). Deep technical knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF/BGP), and Quality of Service (QoS). Proven experience with modern security platf
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