Network Engineer-GCGCON

Position summary

Accountabilities

• Own lifecycle accountability for network-system performance, capacity, availability, and security posture.
• Provide second- and third-level escalation, resolve complex network and security incidents, and participate in after-hours on-call rotation.
• Own architecture for LAN, WAN, WLAN, internet connectivity, and secure access platforms.
• Lead requirements gathering and design; guide projects and major changes from implementation through operational transition.
• Serve as technical authority for secure connectivity, segmentation, perimeter defense, and traffic control.
• Partner with Cybersecurity on controls, risk management, and regulatory requirements; drive reliability and security improvements.
• Develop architecture documentation, standards, and diagrams and ensure solutions meet governance and operational standards.
• Mentor network staff and collaborate with management, IT peers, vendors, and security stakeholders.

Education and experience

• At least 8 years of progressive network administration experience in a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Experience in network and security architecture, technical design, and enterprise implementations in 24x7 operations.
• Post-secondary education in Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• CCNA required, or equivalent experience; CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, or equivalent security-focused certifications are strong assets.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.

Technical qualifications

• Hands-on proficiency in enterprise LAN, WAN, and WLAN architectures; firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS, segmentation, and secure access.
• Experience with multi-site routing and switching, internet connectivity, and service-provider integrations.
• Ability to troubleshoot across network, operating system, and application layers and translate business and security requirements into secure, scalable architectures.
• Excellent communication skills and a service-oriented mindset.

Operational environment

• The network supports continuous 24x7 operations, and the role participates in an after-hours on-call rotation.