Network Engineer - Cisco ISE, Cisco Meraki, FortiGate, Forti Manager, FortiAnalyser, Catalyst and Nexus
Toronto ON – Hybrid 3 days per week in office
12Months Contract
Role Description
We are seeking a Network Engineer with hands-on experience supporting enterprise campus and data center network environments.
This role focuses on network troubleshooting, performance optimization, security operations, and the implementation and support of network infrastructure and collaboration technologies.
Typical Day in the Role
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve hardware, software, and network/system issues Investigate network faults and arrange scheduled upgrades and fixes Identify, design, and implement new network solutions and improve existing network efficiency Provide and maintain network documentation Perform capacity planning for network infrastructure Participate in product selection, evaluation, and deployment of emerging network technologies Develop, enhance, and execute security operations processes, including real-time security analysis and incident response Respond to incoming calls, alarms, and emails related to client data and voice issues and client change requests Perform network performance and quality monitoring, system analysis, and performance tuning
Essential Skills
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience working with enterprise campus and data center networks, including 3-tier and spine-and-leaf architectures
- Experience with network firewalls, routers, switches, NAC, and Wi‑Fi Hands-on experience with network protocols including BGP, OSPF (multi-area), and IPSEC VPN (static and dynamic)
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Teams configuration, including Teams devices (Rooms, Phones), call queues, call forwarding, and related features
Experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting technologies such as:
- Cisco ISE, Cisco Meraki
- FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyser
- ADVPN, SD-WAN
- Cisco switches (Catalyst and Nexus)
- VSS, FHRP, vPC
- 802.1x, 802.1q, 802.3ad
- RADIUS, QoS, SNMP
Experience using network analysis and monitoring tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, and SolarWinds
Desirable / Additional Skills
- Experience with RightFax (cloud)
- Experience with Python or PowerShell
- Network certifications such as Fortinet NSE4/NSE7, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, MS‑720, or similar Experience with WAN routing, LAN switching, and firewall administration/security management
Primary Skills
Network firewalls, routers, switches, NAC, and Wi‑Fi Network routing and switching Network protocols: BGP, OSPF (multi-area), IPSEC VPN
Pay: $55.00-$60.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON (Toronto District)
