Position Description: Location: Montreal or Toronto Bilingual: French/English is required The CGI GTO Montreal Projects team manages network environments and services for internal and external clients across Canada and globally.

This includes LAN/WAN connectivity, network security, unified communications, and cloud infrastructure hosted in CGI data centres.

We are looking for a Senior Network Designer with robust expertise in network security, cloud technologies, and automation to support complex infrastructure projects and drive modernization initiatives.

Your future duties and responsibilities: As part of a team of 20+ consultants within a broader network services organization, you will: Partner with clients to understand requirements and define solutions Translate business and technical needs into scalable network designs Present and validate solutions with architecture governance teams Design and analyze network infrastructures (LAN, WAN, security, wireless, IP telephony) Develop detailed technical documentation (design diagrams, implementation plans) Configure and deploy network and security solutions Collaborate with architects, project managers, operations, and support teams Monitor outcomes, evaluate performance, and continuously improve service delivery Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Top Skills (Priority) Cisco networking technologies (routing, switching, enterprise networking) Palo Alto security solutions (including Prisma Access) CI/CD pipelines & automation (Dev

Ops, scripting, infrastructure-as-code)



Network security expertise (segmentation, DDoS protection, secure architectures) Cloud networking AWS and/or Azure Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) / SASE solutions Core Technical Requirements Strong experience with DNS, DHCP, IP networking, and internet services Experience with F5 load balancers and network traffic management Knowledge of BGP and routing protocols Advanced Linux administration Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible) Understanding of containerization and NFV Expertise in packet capture and network analysis Experience & Qualifications 510 years of experience in large, complex network environments Strong hands-on experience with LAN/WAN and telecommunications systems Deep understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, etc.) Proven experience designing enterprise and data center networks Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience Nice to Have Cloud-native network design (AWS, Azure, GCP) SASE architecture experience Knowledge of authentication protocols (RADIUS, TACACS+) VPN technologies (IPSec, remote access solutions) Industry certifications (Cisco, Palo Alto, Cloud, Security)



Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent communication with technical and business stakeholders Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities Detail-oriented with a focus on quality delivery Collaborative mindset and strong teamwork skills Ability to influence and operate at an executive level CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role.

The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications.

Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $70,$,.

This role is an existing vacancy. #LI-AB19 Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role requiring interaction with national and global clients.

Use of the term engineering in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices engineering or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial engineering regulator.

We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT engineering-related functions, but licensure from an engineering regulator is not a prerequisite for this position.

Engineering is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.

Skills: Cisco Load Balancing Network Security Palo Alto Security Architecture French

📌 Senior Network Engineering Specialist (Montreal)
🏢 CGI
📍 Montreal