Network Engineering Specialist

Position Description: Location: Montreal or Toronto Bilingual: French/English is required The CGI GTO Montreal Projects team manages network environments and services for internal and external clients across Canada and globally. This includes LAN/WAN connectivity, network security, unified communications, and cloud infrastructure hosted in CGI data centres. We are looking for a Network Engineering Specialist with strong expertise in network securi

Your future duties and responsibilities:

As part of a team of 20+ consultants within a broader network services organization, you will:

• Partner with clients to understand requirements and define solutions
• Translate business and technical needs into scalable network designs
• Present and validate solutions with architecture governance teams
• Design and analyze network infrastructures (LAN, WAN, security, wireless, IP telephony)
• Develop detailed technical documentation (design diagrams, implementation plans)
• Configure and deploy network and security solutions
• Collaborate with architects, project managers, operations, and support teams
• Monitor outcomes, evaluate performance, and continuously improve service delivery

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Cisco networking technologies (routing, switching, enterprise networking)
• Palo Alto security solutions (including Prisma Access)
• CI/CD pipelines & automation (DevOps, scripting, infrastructure-as-code)
• Network security expertise (segmentation, DDoS protection, secure architectures)
• Cloud networking – AWS and/or Azure
• Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) / SASE solutions

Core Technical Requirements

• Strong experience with DNS, DHCP, IP networking, and internet services
• Experience with F5 load balancers and network traffic management
• Knowledge of BGP and routing protocols
• Advanced Linux administration
• Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible)
• Understanding of containerization and NFV
• Expertise in packet capture and network analysis

Experience & Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in large, complex network environments
• Strong hands-on experience with LAN/WAN and telecommunications systems
• Deep understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, etc.)
• Proven experience designing enterprise and data center networks
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Nice to Have

• Cloud-native network design (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• SASE architecture experience
• Knowledge of authentication protocols (RADIUS, TACACS+)
• VPN technologies (IPSec, remote access solutions)
• Industry certifications (Cisco, Palo Alto, Cloud, Security)

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $75,000–$125,000. This role is an existing vacancy. #LI-AB19 Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role requiring interaction with national and global clients. Use of the term ‘engineering’ in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices engineering or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial engineering regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT engineering-related functions, but licensure from an engineering regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Engineering is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.

Skills:

• Cisco
• French
• Load Balancing
• Network Security
• Palo Alto
• Security Architecture

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter. That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals. To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email. Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.