Global Network Engineer

Global Network Engineer

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Summary: Reporting to the Senior Manager, Global Network and Communications, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading the design, testing, and initial deployment of network, security, voice, and cloud networking infrastructure across global IKO locations.

This role focuses on Level 3 support, developing proofs of concept (POCs), implementing new technologies, and creating comprehensive documentation to support the Network Operations team. The successful candidate will apply advanced technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and communication abilities to ensure solutions align with IKO's business requirements and global IT standards.

This opportunity is based fully onsite at our Mississauga, ON office location.

Compensation: $96,000 - $129,000

Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• RRSP Match
• Paid Vacation
• Floating Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Awards and Recognition
• Tuition reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Perks & Discounts

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement network, security, voice, and cloud networking infrastructure, including Azure Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, and VPN gateways, to meet business requirements and align with defined Global IT standards.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot network, security, voice, Aruba Wireless, and Aruba Central issues using standard tools and processes.
• Communicate with vendors for service changes, hardware/software orders, and coordination of related activities.
• Maintain published documentation for technical procedures, policies, and standard processes related to network, cloud networking, Aruba Wireless, and Aruba Central infrastructure.
• Implement and monitor security solutions, standards, and policies in accordance with IKO's Information Security Framework.
• Assist in investigations of possible security breaches as part of the incident management team.
• Represent the network, security, voice, cloud networking, Aruba Wireless, and Aruba Central groups during audits.
• Support the development of Business Continuity Plans (BCP) for network and cloud networking infrastructure.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Senior Manager, Global Network and Communications.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years' experience designing and managing large enterprise networks, datacenter systems, and systems architecture.
• 3-5 years' experience with Azure Cloud in a hybrid environment, including designing cloud networking solutions.
• Expert knowledge of switching and routing, particularly BGP and OSPF.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls.
• Experience assessing datacenter and cloud networking trends to develop and implement hardware and software standards.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to lead technical discussions, participate in departmental meetings, and influence outcomes.
• Ability to uphold best-practice standards and drive innovation in network and cloud networking solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of French, or the ability to develop French language skills, is considered an asset.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% within North America and Europe.
• Valid G driver's license.

Additional Key Skills

• Palo Alto Firewalls
• Office 365, Azure AD, and Azure
• Cloud networking design, including Azure Virtual Networks, VPN gateways, and ExpressRoute
• HP Networking / Aruba switches and access points
• Routing protocols, including BGP, RIP, and OSPF
• SD-WAN technology
• A10/F5 Load Balancers
• Proofpoint Mail Filter
• Aruba Wireless and Aruba Central
• Citrix Netscaler and Citrix XenMobile MDM
• Network tools, including NMap, Wireshark, SSH, SCP, Telnet, and FTP
• Key Microsoft network protocols, including SMB, CIFS, MAPI, ActiveSync, and SQL
• VMware fundamentals
• Business Continuity Planning (BCP)

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools on a limited basis to assist in initial assessment, identification, and review of candidates. AI is used only to support our recruiting and hiring team, and decisions are always made by the recruiting and hiring team. Absolutely no applicant data is sent or provided externally through these AI tools.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.