Centrilogic

Network Engineer

Centrilogic

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇨🇦 Canada

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudFirewallsITSMPythonTCP/IP

About the role

  • Support customer-focused network projects, including technical planning, execution, and project-related discussions with customers.
  • Perform day-to-day network security support, including upgrades, patching, and policy tuning, primarily in Fortinet environments.
  • Configure and maintain Fortinet firewalls, VPNs, and security appliances.
  • Experience with other enterprise networking platforms (such as Cisco or Meraki) will also be considered.
  • Conduct network assessments and provide recommendations for improvements.
  • Collaborate with clients to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Document configurations, procedures, and build network diagrams.
  • Provide Tier 2/3 support for escalated network and security issues.
  • Participate in on-call rotation and after-hours maintenance as needed.
  • Available for after-hours escalations and change windows.
  • Ability to multi-task, pivot quickly, and understand “sense of urgency.”
  • Support network-related projects such as firewall refreshes, upgrades, and client onboarding activities.
  • Assist with project implementation tasks, including configuration changes, testing, and post-change validation.

Requirements

  • 7–10 years of hands-on experience with enterprise networking.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer); experience with Cisco, Meraki, or similar enterprise platforms is also valued.
  • Aruba LAN and ClearPass experience would be an asset.
  • Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, NAT, VPN).
  • Experience with firewall rule management, UTM features, and IPS/IDS.
  • Familiarity with centralized management platforms and logging tools.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex network and security issues.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Experience working in an MSP or multi-tenant environment is a strong plus.
  • Fortinet NSE 4/5/6/7 certifications are highly desirable; equivalent networking or security certifications (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, or cloud networking) are an asset.
  • Experience with other security platforms (e.g., Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, WatchGuard, Pfsense, Meraki) is an asset.
  • Knowledge of scripting or automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a bonus.
  • Exposure to cloud networking and security concepts across Azure, AWS, or similar platforms.
  • Knowledge of business and technology processes within enterprise IT environments.
  • Proven experience managing and resolving technical escalations in customer-facing or enterprise environments.
  • Strong understanding of ITSM frameworks (e.g., ITIL) and enterprise operational best practices.
  • Proven experience contributing to process improvement and operational maturity.
  • Excellent critical thinking and emotional intelligence skills.
  • Knowledge of IT infrastructure monitoring systems (e.g., LogicMonitor, SolarWinds).

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
network securityFortinetCiscoMerakinetworking protocolsfirewall rule managementscriptingautomationcloud networkingITSM frameworks
Soft skills
communication skillsdocumentation skillscritical thinkingemotional intelligencemulti-taskingsense of urgencycollaborationtroubleshootingprocess improvementoperational maturity
Certifications
Fortinet NSE 4Fortinet NSE 5Fortinet NSE 6Fortinet NSE 7Cisco certificationsPalo Alto certificationscloud networking certifications