Network Engineer
MCAP at a Glance
Joining MCAP means you will be a part of our diverse workforce of highly talented individuals who are recognized for their expertise and success! At MCAP, your professional expertise, commitment to teamwork and passion for service excellence are recognized and rewarded with competitive total rewards offering, a career with continuous learning and development (formal & informal training), and exciting opportunities in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
The Role
This role is responsible for the security, stability and integrity of in-house voice, data, video and wireless network services. This is achieved by planning, designing, and developing local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) across the organization.
Strategy and Planning
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Collaborate with the team to assess near- and long-term capacity needs.
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Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, disaster recovery, processes, and service records.
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Work with appropriate stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals, in order to identify and resolve business systems issues.
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Performs estimating, prioritizing, planning of tasks to reliably and consistently deliver according to plan.
Acquisition and Deployment
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Conduct research as directed on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.
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Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
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Perform cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed solutions to aid management in making procurement decisions.
Operational Management
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Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
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Maintain network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
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Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
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Participate in managing all network security solutions, security audits, and system backups and recovery.
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Collaborate with staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of networks for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
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Develop and test scripts, programs, code, and configuration in support of optimizing routine operations and tasks.
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Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis in support of incident and problem management. Recommended options to address identified issues.
What You Bring To The Team
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3-6 years relevant experience
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Experience with enterprise scale, multi-point WAN networks
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Translate complex data into meaningful and useful information based on the needs of a particular stakeholder or end user
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Advanced working knowledge of personal computer software packages, networks, operating systems
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Designing and deployment of automation technologies.
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Solid understanding of ITIL
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Experience designing and managing firewall and UTM technologies
Technical Skills
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TCP/IP
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Network switching
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Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)
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Load balancing
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VPN
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NAC Systems
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Wireless
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VOIP technologies
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Capabilities in Ansible, Python, Azure DevOps
Formal Education & Certifications/Designations Required Preferred
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Post-secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
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Professional certification (e.g. CCNP, CCDP)
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Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or equivalent
If this sounds like you and you are looking to be a part of one of Canada’s largest independent mortgage finance companies in Canada, then we want to hear from you!
Be A Part Of Something Great
MCAP is Canada’s largest independent Mortgage Finance company with over $150 billion in assets under management providing mortgage solutions for residential and commercial properties. For over 35 years, MCAP originates, trades, securitizes and services mortgages in offices across Canada. MCAP originates residential mortgages exclusively through the mortgage broker channel as we believe that a professional mortgage broker is a consumer's best option and MCAP actively promotes the services of mortgage brokers across the country. MCAP is also a leader in the Canadian residential construction lending market with over 25 years in the business. Our teams of dedicated professionals serve a variety of developer, construction and lender clients across Canada.
Position #: req1706
Employment Status: Permanent Full Time
Location: Waterloo; Ontario
Number Of Openings: 1
Department: Information Technology
Internal Job Title: Network Engineer
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the position. It is not designated to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
MCAP provides equal opportunities for all applicants and is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported throughout the recruitment and employment process. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
