Network Engineer Specialist - 1 Year Contract

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Network Engineer Specialist to join our dynamic IT team in Toronto. In this role, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of a secure and resilient IT network and telecom infrastructure that supports our national operations. This is a one-year contract position offering the opportunity to work on high-impact projects in a collaborative environment.

As a Network Engineer Specialist, you will:

• Manage and optimize enterprise WAN environments, including SD-WAN and Azure cloud networking.

  • Maintain and support core and branch LAN environments to ensure high availability and performance.

  • Administer firewalls and enforce network security protocols.

  • Configure and manage Microsoft Azure network services.

  • Oversee and troubleshoot our Wi-Fi infrastructure.

• Work with various established service providers and vendors for support, design and roadmaps.

• Prepare detailed network diagrams, design documents, MOPs, and SOPs in compliance with ISO 27001 standards.

• Provide Tier 3 support for network infrastructure in coordination with internal teams and external partners.

• Participate in after-hours activities such as deployments, security patches, and OS upgrades, including occasional visits to nearby offices or data centers.

• Share “On-Call” responsibilities with a team of skilled individuals for after-hours escalations.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date CMDB records.

• Participate in projects and change management processes.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending best practices to enhance network performance and security.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration

• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; and be able to deliver high-quality work that meets their needs.

• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients

• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains, and attracts talent

• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace

• you must be committed to ongoing learning and professional development to grow your expertise

Your experience and education

• 3-5 years of experience in network engineering or a similar role with hands-on Juniper switch configuration and troubleshooting experience in a 24/7 critical infrastructure system environment across multiple sites.

• 1~2 years of hands-on experience with Fortinet Firewalls, and other Fortinet appliances such as FortiAnalyzer, and FortiManager.

• You have solid knowledge and understanding of SD-WAN and network technology, network architecture, and good understanding of the Azure networking.

• 1~2 years of working experience in configuring and managing WLAN environment for optimal service delivery. Working with MIST access points, and MIST AI. Experience working with Aruba ClearPass and Aruba Central is an asset.

• You have strong knowledge of TCP/IP, OSI model, routing protocols, NAT, VLAN Trunking, VoIP and SIP.

• You are familiar with ticketing, alarming, logging and monitoring software such as ScienceLogic, and ServiceNow.

• Knowledge in managing MS Teams telephony, and eFax is an asset.

• Knowledge in working with Netscaler load balancer is an asset.

• You are an organized self-starter in managing deadlines and able to work independently or as part of a team on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

• You are fluent in English, written and verbal. French is an asset.

• You have a university Degree in Computer Science or in a related discipline.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

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