Network Engineer

at  OMERS

Why join us?
Are you looking to join a dynamic pension plan that embodies the strong values of its 500,000 members and is an industry leading global investor? If so, we would love to tell you our story.
At OMERS we put our people first and are proud to embrace the diversity of thought and leadership that comes from having locations in Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. Our culture is truly one of a kind. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live with an ever-constant eye to the global investment markets.
We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join our dynamic team and manage our cloud and on-premises network infrastructure. This position will report to the Associate Director of Network Engineering. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Azure and GCP cloud networks, Cisco & Meraki Wireless, Cisco ISE for dot1x authentication, Palo Alto firewall management, and an understanding of Cisco ACI.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on cloud and on-premises network management.
Certifications: Relevant certifications such, CCNP, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or GCP certifications are highly desirable.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Proficiency in managing Azure and GCP cloud network services.
Experience with Cisco & Meraki Wireless solutions.
Strong knowledge of Cisco ISE for dot1x authentication.
Expertise in Palo Alto firewall management.
Understanding of Cisco ACI architecture and integration.
Experience in configuring and fine-tuning Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) policies.
Expert knowledge and troubleshooting skills in OSPF and BGP protocols on Nexus switches and Cisco routers.

SOFT SKILLS:

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
We believe that time together in the office is important for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members. In delivering on our pension promise, keeping us connected to our work and each other, our flexible hybrid work guideline requires teams to come in to the office 3 days per week.