Global Network Engineer

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

Global Network Engineer

As a Global Network Engineer, you will lead the design, testing, and initial deployment of enterprise network, security, voice, and wireless infrastructure across IKO’s global locations. This role will focus on Level 3 support, proofs of concept, implementation of new technologies, and the creation of technical documentation to support Network Operations.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise across hands-on enterprise network architecture, security, wireless, and communications infrastructure, along with the ability to partner effectively with internal IT teams, business stakeholders, and vendors.

Benefits

· Health Insurance, including Virtual Health and HCSA
· Dental Insurance
· Vision Insurance
· Life Insurance
· Short-term Disability
· Long-term Disability
· RRSP Match
· Paid Vacation
· Floating Days
· Employee Assistance Program
· Employee Engagement Events
· Awards and Recognition
· Tuition Reimbursement
· Service Awards
· Employee Perks and Discounts

Responsibilities Include To the Stakeholders:

· Partner with global IT, infrastructure, security, and business stakeholders to understand network and communication requirements.
· Provide advanced Level 3 support for complex network, security, voice, Aruba Wireless, and Aruba Central issues.
· Support new site deployments, upgrades, integrations, and global infrastructure initiatives.
· Translate business requirements into scalable and secure technical solutions.
· Provide technical recommendations and act as a subject matter expert for network and communications infrastructure.

To the Function:

· Lead the design, testing, and initial deployment of enterprise network, security, voice, and wireless infrastructure.
· Develop proofs of concept for new technologies and recommend solutions aligned to IKO’s global IT standards.
· Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, diagrams, and implementation guides for Network Operations.
· Support the transition of newly deployed technologies to operational support teams.
· Troubleshoot advanced issues across Aruba switching and wireless, BGP/OSPF routing, Palo Alto firewalls, SD-WAN, load balancers, and voice environments.
· Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to ensure infrastructure solutions are secure, reliable, and scalable.
· Contribute to continuous improvement of global network architecture, processes, and support models.

Required Experience

· Proven hands-on experience designing and managing enterprise networks and network architecture, preferably in a global or multi-site environment.
· Strong hands-on experience with BGP/OSPF routing, Palo Alto firewalls, Aruba switching and wireless, Aruba Central, SD-WAN, VPN, and load balancing.
· Azure or other cloud networking experience is an asset, not a requirement.
· Knowledge of network security principles, segmentation, access control, and firewall policy management.
· Experience with voice/telephony infrastructure and/or unified communications is an asset.
· Ability to design, test, deploy, and document enterprise-grade network solutions.
· Strong troubleshooting skills and experience providing Level 3 technical support.
· Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
· Strong documentation, prioritization, and project execution skills.
· Relevant certifications such as CCNP, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or equivalent are considered an asset.
· Previous experience in manufacturing, distribution, or multi-location industrial environments is an asset.

Reports To:

Senior Manager, Global Network and Communications

Travel Requirement:

As required to support global infrastructure initiatives.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.