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OpenText

Sr. Network Specialist

OpenText
Canada · Full-time · Mid-Senior

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OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

YOUR IMPACT

What The Role Offers

Within the OpenText corporate environment, the Lead Network & Security Engineer will be a member of a greater network security team responsible for the global enterprise network security and all facets that make up a typical enterprise network security environment. You will take part in the design, implementation, and support of network and security technologies to solve large, strategic problems. The Network & Security Engineer will be responsible for implementations and operational maintenance and support of various technologies and products as typical of an enterprise global environment; these technologies include but are not limited to the following:

  • In-depth knowledge of general networking as it relates to the OSI model with emphasis on the security layers and protocols relating to each.
  • Working knowledge of SNMP, Syslog, AAA, IP Super/subnetting, DHCP, NTP, QoS, NetFlow, and BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) as they relate to security enhancement and diagnostics.
  • Knowledge of Cisco/Arista routers, switches, firewalls, wireless components, and related security functions such as rule sets, access lists, policy maps, route spoof detection, root bridging, ARP flooding, MAC spoofing detection.
  • Checkpoint firewalls and associated feature sets.
  • Fortinet firewalls and associated feature sets.
  • Palo Alto firewalls and associated feature sets.
  • Prisma Access and Cisco AnyConnect VPN client setup and management.
  • Cisco ISE with an understanding of certificate-based authentication, profiling, and posturing.
  • Security layers/products as they tie into Cisco networking, voice, and video components.
  • Arista wireless technologies, including Arista Agni and Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS).
  • Candidate should be familiar with ITIL methodology and change management.

What You Need To Succeed

  • Candidate must have at least 5+ years of experience as a Senior Network & Security Engineer.
  • Candidate experience should be within a medium to large enterprise.
  • Candidate experience should have been broad and covering multiple disciplines within the network and security fields.
  • The candidate is preferred to have worked within a global team in his prior role.
  • The candidate should be experienced in developing technical documentation with diagrams.
  • Candidate should exhibit an ability to work independently, think and act responsibly, and display a good work ethic.
  • Candidate should be able to demonstrate organizational, communication, and attention to detail skills.

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at [email protected]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

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Posted
May 08, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Waterloo
Company
OpenText

Industries

Software Development

Categories

Information Technology

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