CI Financial

Network Security Engineer

CI Financial$69K — $119K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in multi-site network design and support.
  • University or college degree or equivalent IT experience.
  • Network/Security certifications such as CCNP or AWS Certified Security/Advanced Networking.
  • Strong knowledge of Cisco, Fortinet, and F5 technologies.
  • Proficient in Scripting and automation tools like Python and Ansible.

Responsibilities

  • Design, install, and manage network infrastructure devices and services.
  • Analyze business needs to create scalable and secure network solutions.
  • Conduct network modeling and planning, including disaster recovery strategies.
  • Deploy and optimize security configurations on various platforms.
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues across various environments and technologies.
  • Collaborate with vendors on technology solutions and evaluations.
  • Maintain documentation for network setups and operational procedures.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage and wellness programs.
  • Paid professional designations and training reimbursement.
  • Employee Savings Plan and corporate discount program.
  • Enhanced group benefits and parental leave top-up.
  • Paid time off for volunteering.
Full Job Description
The Network Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, automating, and managing the corporate network and associated technical infrastructure, including security devices and services. This role also involves monitoring and troubleshooting firewalls, load balancers, wireless systems, switches, and routers across on-premises data centers and AWS cloud environments.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Design, install, automate, and manage network infrastructure devices, including switches, routers, firewalls, NAC, WAN/LAN systems, wireless access points/controllers, DNS, SSL certificates, and structured cabling.
  • Analyze business requirements to develop scalable and secure technical network solutions and architectural frameworks.
  • Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including disaster recovery and contingency strategies.
  • Design, test, inspect, and implement data communications systems and network changes.
  • Deploy and optimize security policies, rulesets, and configurations across NGFWs, SASE platforms, and segmentation technologies to enhance security posture, performance, and operational efficiency.
  • Develop test plans, implementation strategies, and project timelines for network-related initiatives.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose complex network issues involving multiple variables and distributed environments.
  • Collaborate with technology vendors to support business initiatives and evaluate emerging solutions.
  • Conduct capacity and performance planning, including oversight of production software upgrades.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all network infrastructure and operational procedures.
  • Stay current with modern technologies to guide product direction and network evolution.
  • Serve as an escalation point for the service desk and incident response teams, handling reactive incidents and leading root-cause analysis for problem management.
  • Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to support critical network operations.


WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Experience
  • 5 years of experience designing, implementing and supporting complex multi-site networks


Education/Training
  • University or College level and/or equivalent applicable IT experience.
  • Network/Security Related Certifications (CCNP, AWS Certified Security / Advanced Networking).


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Strong knowledge of Cisco, Fortinet, and F5 network hardware and software.
  • Good working knowledge of UNIX and Windows operating systems, including systems software and hardware.
  • Deep understanding of MPLS, routing, switching, SD-WAN, cloud computing, VoIP, and wireless technologies.
  • Proficient with SASE architectures, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and secure remote-access frameworks.
  • Working knowledge of scripting and automation, including Python, shell scripting, and Ansible.
  • Extensive experience in multi-cloud networking, particularly AWS, with strong deployment automation skills.
  • Strong understanding of firewalls, load balancers, DNS, and security technologies such as IPS and ISE.
  • Experience designing complex network infrastructures.
  • Experience using ServiceNow platform and working within structured change-control processes.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with strong troubleshooting skills across all OSI layers (Layer 1-7).


This opportunity is for an existing vacancy with the company. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $69,500-$119,500. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a bonus program. In addition, The Company offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

This role follows our in-office work model and requires employees to be onsite four days per week to support collaboration and business needs.

WHAT WE OFFER
  • Modern HQ location within walking distance from Union Station
  • Training Reimbursement
  • Paid Professional Designations
  • Employee Savings Plan (ESP)
  • Corporate Discount Program
  • Enhanced group benefits
  • Parental Leave Top-up program
  • Paid time off for Volunteering


We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

Please submit your resume in confidence by clicking "Apply". Only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About CI Financial

CI Financial is a diversified wealth management firm and one of the largest investment companies in Canada. The company offers a wide range of investment products and services, including mutual funds, ETFs, segregated funds, and alternative investments. CI Financial serves individual investors, financial advisors, and institutional clients across Canada and around the world. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Learn more about CI Financial
Size
1,793 employees
Market Cap
$1.7 billion
Industry
NASDAQ

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