Network Engineering

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

  • Montreal, QC
  • $86,817-108,521 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Job Requisition ID: 11983Position Status: Permanent Full TimePosition Type: HybridOffice Location: Montreal (QC); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Ottawa (ON); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)Travel Requirement: LimitedLanguage Designation: English EssentialLanguage Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZSecurity Requirement: Reliability StatusSalary: Our salaries generally range from $ 86,816.59 to $ 108,520.74 and are based on qualifications and experience.About CMHCThe work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.What's in it for youWe've got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here's the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you're a permanent employee:
  • Annual Paid vacation.
  • Annual individual performance incentive.
  • Defined benefit pension plan.
  • Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
  • Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
  • An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
  • While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.
About the role
Join the Infrastructure and Operations Team, in the Network Engineering position. In this role you will be responsible for supporting and improving enterprise network, voice, and connectivity services across on-premises and hybrid environments. You'll help keep critical platforms secure, reliable, and high-performing, while contributing to modernization and automation initiatives.What you will do:
  • Provide day-to-day operational support for enterprise network and voice/video services, including LAN/WAN, VPNs, firewalls, SD-WAN, MPLS, and collaboration platforms.
  • Monitor network performance and availability, responding to incidents, performing troubleshooting, and taking corrective action to minimize service impact.
  • Investigate and resolve complex network issues, escalate high-risk or cross-platform problems to senior specialists or infrastructure leads as required.
  • Support network lifecycle and modernization initiatives, including platform upgrades, workload migrations, and data-center or hybrid cloud connectivity projects.
  • Maintain network security controls in alignment with enterprise cybersecurity standards, including vulnerability remediation, patching, and secure configuration practices.
  • Contribute to disaster recovery and service resiliency by supporting recovery planning, testing, and validation of network services.
  • Support the evolution of the enterprise security posture by implementing and maintaining Zero Trust architecture principles, including identity-based access controls and secure edge access.
  • Maintain documentation, automation, and operational procedures as well as collaborating with infrastructure and application teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
What you should have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience can be considered.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure or systems administration roles.
  • Practical experience supporting multiple infrastructure domains, such as networking, virtualization, storage and backup, disaster recovery, and databases.
  • Experience supporting on-premises and hybrid cloud environments, with an understanding of modern infrastructure operations.
  • Working knowledge of ITSM processes (incident, problem, and change management) and operational support models.
  • Strong troubleshooting, automation, and communication skills, including scripting (e.g., Ansible) and the ability to clearly explain technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Technologies:
  • Network Technologies - LAN/WAN, VPNs, firewalls, SD-WAN, MPLS, and voice/video collaboration platforms.
  • Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure - Microsoft Azure and on-premises to cloud integration.
  • Automation & Monitoring - Ansible scripting and infrastructure monitoring/operational tools.
  • Network Security & Zero Trust - Implementation of STNA, SASE, Identity-aware Proxies and advance firewall policies enforcing continuous authentication.
It would be great if you also had:
  • Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure environments across one or more domains (networking, virtualization, storage, backup, or databases), with awareness of enterprise architecture and standardization practices.
  • Exposure to regulated or security-sensitive environments, including participation in audit, compliance, or security remediation activities, along with familiarity with IT service management concepts.
  • Familiarity with hybrid cloud concepts and progression toward relevant industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft, VMware, Azure, networking), with ITIL Foundation considered an asset.
Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.Standby and Call Back duties are a requirement of this position and will be subject to CMHC policies, including the Standby and Call Back Pay Procedure.Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusionWe're committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought - and of people - are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.What happens after you applyWe know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. . If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.If you applied before and you were not successful don't worry - we're always posting new positions, so don't hesitate to give it another shot. We're excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!

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