Network Engineer - Fully Remote

Job Title: Network Engineer - Cyber Security Focus
AutoCanada Head Office - West Edmonton
As a Network Engineer with a Cyber Security Focus, you will be a key member of our Network Support and Cyber Security team, providing exceptional support to our internal teams. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the maintenance, and security of our network, server and cloud infrastructure, ensuring its reliability, performance, and protection against evolving cyber threats. We are an internal team that is able to focus on a single network and we believe this allows us to build a secure, stable, and scalable network across all of our stores in the US and Canada. This role requires a strong technical aptitude, excellent problem-solving skills, and a customer-centric approach. This is an in-office role with some flexibility to work remotely with prior approval from a manager.
Network Design and Implementation: Design, configure, and implement secure and efficient network infrastructure, including LANs, WANs, WLANs, VPNs, and firewalls.
Integrate security best practices and technologies into network designs and configurations from the outset.
Network Monitoring and Maintenance: Proactively monitor network performance, identify potential bottlenecks, and perform necessary maintenance and upgrades to ensure optimal operation and security.
Implement and manage network security tools and processes to detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities.
Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments of network devices and collaborate with the security team to remediate identified weaknesses.
Security Policy Enforcement: Assist in the development and enforcement of network security policies and procedures.
Incident Handling: Participate in incident response activities related to network security breaches and work to contain, eradicate, and recover from incidents.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, security policies, and incident response procedures.
Collaboration: Work closely with other IT teams, including security operations, systems administration, and application development, to ensure a cohesive and secure IT environment.
Continuously research and stay up-to-date on the latest network technologies, security trends, and best practices. Participate in knowledge base content creation and maintenance
Assist with the deployment and maintenance of IT equipment and software as part of our Project Management Office when stores are being upgraded or integrated
Pitch in on Server Team projects when Network Team is not busy
Participate in on-call rotation as required as the network escalation point
5+ years of experience in a technical support role

• Proven experience configuring and managing network security devices such as firewalls (e.g., Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet), intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and content filtering solutions. Comfortable level of understanding of on-prem Windows Server and apps
• Solid understanding of security principles, frameworks, and best practices (e.g., ServiceNow) is a plus

Experience with cyber security platforms (e.AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Experience supporting car dealerships or other automotive-related businesses.
Experience supporting software applications
Experience with CDK (Cox Automotive) systems
Bilingual in English and French would be an asset worth mentioning
Class 5 Driver's License
Palo Alto Network Security Generalist
Microsoft Certifications (e.g., Google IT Support Professional, Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate)
AutoCanada is a publicly traded multi-location automotive dealership group operating in both Canada and the United States and headquartered in Edmonton. The multi-location dealership model enables AutoCanada to serve a diversified geographic customer base providing a range of services to customers including new and used vehicle sales, financing, leasing, automotive service and repair, collision repair, and parts sales. ca , Instagram , Facebook .
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