Is this you? Are you a Network Engineer with experience supporting cloud and managed infrastructure environments? Do you thrive in a customer-focused role, enjoy solving complex networking and security challenges, and want to contribute to innovative cloud solutions? If so,we'dlike to hear from you!
Who are we? Glad you asked! Opti9 is a trusted cloud solutions provider committed to delivering industry-leading, tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses across a wide range of industries. We are a premier Veeam partner, as well as an AWS Premier Consulting Partner and Certified Solution Provider. Ourexpertiseincludes managed cloud, backup and replication, disaster recovery, security, and Microsoft 365 solutions. Inthe publiccloud space, we specialize in migration, optimization, transformation, and cloud-first application consulting.
What sets us apart? A fun, casual, and collaborative culture that embraces fresh ideas, innovation, and a strong customer-first mindset. At Opti9, we work hard, support each other, and never shy away from a challenge. We believe in balancing results with a positive team spirit—andwe’realways on the lookout for authentic, accountable individuals who are ready to grow with us and make an impact.
What would you do? Inthis role, you willbe a part of a diverse and talented Cloud Networking teamthat works with a wide range of physical and logical technologies in the Cloudproviderspace. As a member of the team, you will be tasked with weekly and monthlycustomer facingprojects that involve pushing our infrastructure to the next level while staying competitive in the marketplace weresidein.You will be pushing the boundaries on SDN, micro segmentation, logical circuit technologies,data centerdesignsand concepts, etc. You will be working across multiple vendors for networking and security products that support our public and private cloud infrastructure.Primarily, this role will be focused on doing new customer deployments across our supporting technologies.
This candidate will alsorequireexcellent interpersonal skills between internal teamsand ourcustomersrepresentingthe product workload owners.Also in this role, you will be acting as Tier 3support tothe CloudOpsand NOC teams as needed outside of regularcustomer related projects.
What are the details? Primary Responsibilities: Support customerfacing projectsforfirewalland route/switchinvolving design, diagrams, documentation, implementation

Deploy and configure new customer environments utilizingNSX, security configurations,VMwareCloudDirectornetworkingand relatedinfrastructure technologies

Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity issues, including routing, switching, NAT configurations,firewallpolicies, and network path optimization

Manage,maintain, and improvethePalo Alto, FortiGate,andVMwareNSX(V/T)SDN infrastructure supporting customer and infrastructure workloads





Regularly maps out and documents customer and infrastructurefirewalldiagrams to current andaccurateversions

Respondtocriticalincidentsand perform effective troubleshootingand remediationduring production outages

Reactto Networking/Security monitoring platform alerting and ensureadherence to customer and infrastructure SLA uptimes

Intermediate levelunderstanding of TCP/IP network protocols, including common application protocols

Assistwithadministration andmaintenance ofall data center andcolocation core and distro connectivity all the way down to the access level

Configure and support private and hybrid connectivity solutions across customer sites and cloud environments, including Megaport,PacketFabric, Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect, and similar services

Pro-actively review andmaintainclient infrastructureresidingin the Opti9 environments

Collaborate across teamsto share technicalknowledge, improve operationalefficiencyand supportworkloaddistribution

Serveas an escalation point forjunior Network Engineers, providing guidanceon troubleshooting,implantationand best practices

Update,maintain, and implementfirewallstandards and security best practices to strengthen the organization's overall security posture

Partner with customers, Sales Engineering, and internal teams to design scalable, secure network architectures and ensure successful deployment of network security solutions

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating emerging technologies, refining operational procedures, and enhancing network reliability and security

What do you know? RequiredTechnical Knowledge and Experience: 2-4yearsof hands-onwork withFortinet and Palo Alto UTM next genfirewalltechnologies.

Experience implementing multi-tenancy using VDOMs withinFortiOS

2-4yearsofexperience deployingfirewallVMs and basic navigation of VMware environments

Strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies, including:

BGP, OSPF, TRUNKS, VLANs, Port-Channel, Staticrouting, MLAG/vPC.

VRF, Traffic Shaping / QoS

Palo Alto Command line

Knowledge of Cisco encryption technologies (IPSec, SSL), and hot standby protocols HSRP and VRRP

PreferredTechnical Knowledge and Experience: Experience with VMware vSphere,NSX-V & NSX-TSDN technologies

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

Familiarity with Microsoft Hyper-V

Experience with Arista Spine & Leaf Data Center deployments

Scripting or automation capabilities using Python, Ansible, or similar technologies

General Knowledge and Experience:



Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with both local and remote staff, teammates, and managers

Ability to occasionally adjust work schedule to meet business needs (standard is40-hourweek, with occasional after hours and weekend requirementsin an on-call fashion)

Ability to work in a fast-paced workplace; ability to multi-task, change direction, effectively prioritize, and meet deadlines

Able to clearly and correctly express complex technical concepts in English, both verbally and in writing

Effectiveinbasicdocumentation and diagram creation for customer and infrastructure needs

Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills

Working knowledge of data security best practices

Strives to grow within the team and personally as an engineer through education, certs, etc. and must have a “can do” attitude

What do you get from us? At Opti9, we believe work should be more than just a job—it should be a place where you feel valued, supported, and excited to grow. When you join our team,here’swhat you can expect:
Paid Time Off – Generous PTO and paid holidays so you can recharge, take care of what matters, and bring your best self to work

Flexible Work Options – Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule with a mix of remote and in-office workifyou’relocatednear one of our offices

Health & Dental Coverage – Comprehensive insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy including EAP benefits

Wellness Reimbursemen t– An annual benefit to support your physical and mental well-being, covering a wide range of health-related expenses

Retirement Plan with Company Matc h– Invest in your future with our matched retirement savings program

Casual, Supportive Culture – We keep things laid-back but focused, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and accountability

Recognition & Rewards – We celebrate wins and recognize contributions with regular programs that highlight your impact

Professional Development – Access learning opportunities, trainingprogramsand support for certifications to help you grow your career

Give Back Together – Participate in group volunteer opportunities and community initiatives that align with our values

A PlaceYou’llWant to Be –We’rebuilding a team of great people doing meaningful work—and we have fun doing it

Opti9 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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📌 Network Engineer II (Manitoba)
🏢 Opti9 Technologies
📍 Manitoba