Canadian Bank Note Company
Secure printing and adjacent technology solutions
NetworkSpecialist
“Network Specialist at Canadian Bank Note Company. Skills: network infrastructure design, network maintenance, network security, enterprise-level networks, firewalls, automation, service delivery. Install, configure, and manage local and global LAN/WAN/WiFi infrastructure, including switches, routers (OSPFGP), firewalls (Fortigate), wireless access points, communication links, edge routers, IDS/IDP appliances and VOIP/PBX systems.. Install, configure, manage and administer firewalls in accordance”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring that they remain highly secure and available.; advancing our technology roadmap; enhancing automation; optimizing service delivery; safeguard the network against cyber threats; prevent recurrence.; ensuring consistent network performance.; ensure stability and peak performance.; ensure the network infrastructure meets organizational requirements and supports critical operations and strategic objectives.
Industry & Context.
critical thinking (analysis, problem solving); Diagnose, isolate, and resolve all network-related incidents affecting availability, performance, or security, while ensuring root cause analysis is performed to prevent recurrence.; Resolve network issues through device reconfiguration, hardware replacement, and software updates
Able to work an on-call rotation (~1 week/month), Able to work overtime/outside of standard business hours as required., Able to stand/walk for prolonged lift/carry up to 50 work in confined spaces (stoop, crawl); work at heights (ladders); possess fine motor skills/manual dexterity., Able to travel between CBN sites in the National Capital Region on short notice., Able to travel approx. 2-4 weeks/year (on average)., Able to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Secret level clearance.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Legally eligible to work in Canada., Fluency in English (read, write, speak)., Able to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Secret level clearance., 10+ years of progressive experience in network administration., NSE4 certification (or willingness to attain it within 6 months)., Advanced knowledge of network design and network security performance automation; troubleshooting., critical thinking (analysis, problem solving) effective interpersonal (communication, relationship building) skills., Able to work an on-call rotation (~1 week/month), Able to work overtime/outside of standard business hours as required., Able to stand/walk for prolonged lift/carry up to 50 work in confined spaces (stoop, crawl); work at heights (ladders); possess fine motor skills/manual dexterity., Able to travel between CBN sites in the National Capital Region on short notice., Able to travel approx. 2-4 weeks/year (on average).
Nice to Have
College diploma (or higher) in relevant academic program., Extensive network experience in an enterprise-level environment., CISSP certification.
What You'll Do.
and manage local and global LAN/WAN/WiFi infrastructure
firewalls (Fortigate)
wireless access points
IDS/IDP appliances and VOIP/PBX systems.
manage and administer firewalls in accordance with CBN’s ITSG zoning standards and security principles.
Develop detailed network topology diagrams that illustrate all devices and connections
providing clear visualization for infrastructure planning and future expansion.
Configure intrusion detection/prevention systems and antivirus solutions to safeguard the network against cyber threats.
and resolve all network-related incidents affecting availability
while ensuring root cause analysis is performed to prevent recurrence.
Resolve network issues through device reconfiguration
and document all troubleshooting procedures for future use.
Monitor network traffic to maintain optimal bandwidth utilization by identifying and mitigating bandwidth-heavy activities
ensuring consistent network performance.
Assess the current network infrastructure to identify areas for improvement or expansion
researching emerging technologies and developing plans for future growth and perform network upgrades by deploying new hardware or software and conducting routine maintenance to ensure stability and peak performance.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams and business units—including system administrators and software developers—to ensure the network infrastructure meets organizational requirements and supports critical operations and strategic objectives.; Lead or participate in network projects—including infrastructure upgrades and new system implementations—while providing architecture, design, and consultation services to CBN business units as needed
Communication Scope
Fluency in English (read, write, speak).; effective interpersonal (communication, relationship building) skills.
Process & Methodology
Lead or participate in network projects—including infrastructure upgrades and new system implementations—while providing architecture, design, and consultation services to CBN business units as needed
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