Canadian Bank Note Company

Network Specialist - Corporate IS Group

Canadian Bank Note Company • $75K — $95K *
Ottawa, ON K1G 3J6In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Eligible to work in Canada.
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written).
  • Must obtain and maintain Government of Canada Secret clearance.
  • 10+ years of experience in network administration.
  • NSE4 certification required within 6 months.
  • Advanced knowledge in network design, security principles, and automation.
  • Strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Install and manage LAN/WAN/WiFi infrastructure, including switches and routers.
  • Administer firewalls according to IT security standards.
  • Create detailed network topology diagrams for planning and expansion.
  • Configure security systems to protect against cyber threats.
  • Resolve network incidents and conduct root cause analysis.
  • Monitor and optimize network traffic and performance.
  • Collaborate with IT teams to ensure network meets business needs.
  • Lead network projects and provide design consultation.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunity for professional development and skill advancement.
  • Supportive team environment with cross-functional collaboration.
Full Job Description
Internal Job Title: Network Specialist / Work Hours: Monday - Friday, with on-call rotation.

Job Status: Existing Vacancy

Position Summary

As a Network Specialist within CBN's Corporate Information Systems group, you will play a pivotal role in designing, maintaining and securing our global network infrastructure. You will be a part of a high performing team responsible for managing enterprise-level networks and firewalls and ensuring that they remain highly secure and available. In this position you will also make significant contributions to advancing our technology roadmap, enhancing automation, and optimizing service delivery.

Core Responsibilities
  • Install, configure, and manage local and global LAN/WAN/WiFi infrastructure, including switches, routers (OSPF/BGP), firewalls (Fortigate), wireless access points, communication links, edge routers, IDS/IDP appliances and VOIP/PBX systems.
  • Install, configure, manage and administer firewalls in accordance with CBN's ITSG zoning standards and security principles.
  • Develop detailed network topology diagrams that illustrate all devices and connections, providing clear visualization for infrastructure planning and future expansion.
  • Configure intrusion detection/prevention systems and antivirus solutions to safeguard the network against cyber threats.
  • Diagnose, isolate, and resolve all network-related incidents affecting availability, performance, or security, while ensuring root cause analysis is performed to prevent recurrence.
  • Resolve network issues through device reconfiguration, hardware replacement, and software updates, and document all troubleshooting procedures for future use.
  • Monitor network traffic to maintain optimal bandwidth utilization by identifying and mitigating bandwidth-heavy activities, ensuring consistent network performance.
  • Assess the current network infrastructure to identify areas for improvement or expansion, researching emerging technologies and developing plans for future growth and perform network upgrades by deploying new hardware or software and conducting routine maintenance to ensure stability and peak performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams and business units-including system administrators and software developers-to ensure the network infrastructure meets organizational requirements and supports critical operations and strategic objectives.
  • Lead or participate in network projects-including infrastructure upgrades and new system implementations-while providing architecture, design, and consultation services to CBN business units as needed
  • Various other responsibilities


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Legally eligible to work in Canada.
  • Fluency in English (read, write, speak).
  • Able to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Secret level clearance.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in network administration.
  • NSE4 certification (or willingness to attain it within 6 months).
  • Advanced knowledge of network design and architecture; network security principles; performance optimization; automation; troubleshooting.
  • Strong critical thinking (analysis, problem solving) skills; effective interpersonal (communication, relationship building) skills.
  • Able to work an on-call rotation (~1 week/month)
  • Able to work overtime/outside of standard business hours as required.
  • Able to stand/walk for prolonged periods; lift/carry up to 50 lbs; work in confined spaces (stoop, crawl); work at heights (ladders); possess fine motor skills/manual dexterity.
  • Able to travel between CBN sites in the National Capital Region on short notice.
  • Able to travel approx. 2-4 weeks/year (on average).

Preferred Qualifications
  • College diploma (or higher) in relevant academic program.
  • Extensive network experience in an enterprise-level environment.
  • CISSP certification.


Additional Information

About Canadian Bank Note Company

The Canadian Bank Note Company is a security printing company that produces banknotes, passports, and other secure documents for governments and central banks around the world. The company was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. Canadian Bank Note Company has a global presence with operations in North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. The company's products include banknotes, passports, driver's licenses, and other secure documents. Canadian Bank Note Company is known for its high-quality printing and security features, which help prevent counterfeiting and fraud. The company is also involved in the production of lottery tickets and other gaming products.
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Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Business Services
* Ladders Estimates

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