Permanent Full TimeThe Senior Engineering Specialist Lead, Networking Security Services (Network Platform) is responsible for designing, deploying, and operationalizing network and security technologies, while providing day-to-day technical leadership across the Network Security Services domain.This position establishes technical direction and standards, investigates emerging technologies, leads proof-of-concept initiatives to evaluate business alignment, and promotes ongoing service enhancement through routine assessments of service health.The Lead partners with architecture, security, and delivery teams to align roadmaps and ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and operable, and enables the growth of other engineers through hands‑on mentorship, pairing on complex issues, facilitating design reviews, codifying reusable patterns and runbooks, and leading knowledge‑sharing sessions.What You Will DoProvide technical consulting and lead‑level guidance on the capabilities and limitations of network and security technologiesLead validation of recent technologies through rapid prototyping and proofs of concept, and present outcomes and recommendations to stakeholdersResearch and evaluate technologies/products, build business‑aligned options, and make recommendations that influence platform decisionsTest and evaluate network and security technologies against established criteriaWork with vendors to finalize detailed technical specifications for hardware and softwareConduct installation of hardware and software within test environments and, when necessary, in production settingsBuild or enhance network and security technologies infrastructure components, and integrate 3rd party components, using standard tools (batch languages, programming languages, etc.)Implement all deliverables with the highest possible quality (that is, fewest implementation defects)Participate in the creation of project deliverables (estimates, schedules, risk assessments, etc.) as a project team memberMake design decisions and provide technical oversight within the bounds established by project, portfolio, site, and enterprise architecturesContribute to creation and ongoing ownership of network and security technologies roadmaps, including prioritization and dependency alignmentConduct technical health assessments of network and security technologies,



identify systemic risks, and drive remediation and continuous improvement plansProvide technical mentorship through pairing and troubleshooting support, lead design/implementation reviews, and raise overall engineering quality by improving standards, documentation/runbooks, and operational readinessOccasional travel may be requiredWhat You Will BringA degree or equivalent education in a related discipline such as Computer Science, Business Computing, Engineering, or CommerceMinimum 10 years of experience designing, integrating, and implementing end‑to‑end infrastructure, network, and security solutions in a large organizationProven skills in designing and deploying multi‑platform solutionsBroad knowledge of industry technology and directions, and specific knowledge in network and security domains such as network technologies (LAN/WAN/WLAN, SDWAN, Load Balancers, DNS), IAM technologies, Cloud Computing, Automation, IPS/IDS, DDOS, Firewalls, WAF, VPN etc.Demonstrated initiative and the ability to influence othersDemonstrated experience mentoring and upskilling peers (e.G., pairing, knowledge‑sharing sessions, and constructive design/code reviews)Demonstrated strength in both technical and interpersonal skillsThe incumbent should have skills and knowledge in capacity planning, disaster recovery planning, product/service lifecycles, service management and a strong focus on customer serviceExperience in performance tuning complex infrastructure solutions; knowledge of performance and monitoring tools will be an assetAttention to detail and effective planning and organizational skillsExcellent analytical and problem‑solving skillsGood working knowledge of ITIL practices and processesStrong leadership, communication, negotiation,



and interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience working in a team environmentStrong desire to implement change and contribute to the organization’s visionProven history of making appropriate decisions and recommendationsGood knowledge of Agile, Dev Ops, and PM methodologiesUnderstanding of Cloud Provider Platforms (CSP), and their Native Networking Services/ToolsNetwork Integration for Hybrid and Multi‑Cloud Infrastructure and deploymentsCreate detailed, comprehensive, and well‑structured test plans and test cases.Managing and provisioning expertise using Infrastructure as code (IAC)What Really Sets You ApartExpertise in network security (including but not limited to IPS/IDS, DDoS, WAF)Accreditation in Network and/or Security such as CCIE, CCNP, CISSP or equivalentSets cloud‑native networking strategy (VPC/VNET, routing/segmentation, L7/L4 load balancing, private connectivity, DNS/service discovery, Kubernetes networking)Leads secure platform automation with standards and policy‑as‑code guardrails; scales IaC/CI/CD,compliance automation, and operational readiness across hybrid/multi‑cloudBase salary for this position is between $107,800 – $157,800 annually.This figure represents base salary only and does not include other variable compensation components of our total compensation.What we offerCareer Development: Opportunities for advancement, access to industry‑leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually toward education reimbursement.Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well‑being.Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.Financial Security: Company‑matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment.Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [email protected] information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Engineering Specialist Lead - $107,800 - $157,800 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Canada Life
📍 Toronto