Network SME – Montreal, Canada
Are you passionate about building and securing large-scale networks? Join our team as a Network Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Montreal! We are looking for a highly experienced professional with a deep understanding of modern networking, especially in complex, high-security environments.
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years of networking experience — ideally in financial services, technology vendors, or systems integrators.
- Expertise with Ethernet technologies (STP, 802.1x, VPC, Multilayer Switching, Leaf-Spine IP Fabric).
- Deep knowledge of IP routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP, MPBGP, TCP/IP) and multicast (PIM, IGMP, MSDP).
- Hands-on experience with Cisco ASR, Nexus, Catalyst and Arista switches, and network operating systems (Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NXOS, IOS-XR, Arista EOS).
- Strong background in network security concepts, multi-tier security architectures, and best practices for segmenting production and non-production networks.
- Experience with network tools such as Wireshark, Infoblox, HPNA, Splunk, Sevone.
- Familiarity with project/task management tools like JIRA, especially Agile/Kanban methods.
- Strong scripting/automation skills is a must. Able to independently develop solutions for repetitive network tasks.
- Willing to work weekends.
Nice to Have
- UNIX or Linux skills.
- CCIE or similar certifications.
- Knowledge of Wireless infra, SDN, SDWAN, DMVPN, public cloud is a plus.
- Strong grasp of security concepts (defense in depth, zero trust, least privilege, risk controls).
- Experience working on enterprise-level initiatives with senior stakeholders across multiple regions and cultures.
- Experience with Optical equipment like Adva/Ciena is a plus
- Experience with timing infra like the spectracom/meinberg is a plus.
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- Posted
- Jul 23, 2025
- Type
- Contract
- Level
- Mid-Senior
- Location
- Montreal
- Company
- LanceSoft, Inc.
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