[Hiring] Network Designer @CGI

Role Description

The CGI GTO 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 Network Designer with strong expertise in network security. Your future duties and responsibilities include:

• 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

Qualifications

• Cisco networking technologies (routing, switching, enterprise networking)
• Palo Alto security solutions (including Prisma Access)
• CI/CD pipelines & automation (DevOps, scripting, infrastructure-as-code)
• Network security expertise (segmentation, DDoS protection, secure architectures)
• Cloud networking – AWS and/or Azure
• Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) / SASE solutions
• 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

Requirements

• 5 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
• Bachelor’s 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)

Benefits

• Opportunity to be an owner from day 1
• Access to global capabilities to scale ideas
• Support from leaders who care about health and well-being
• Opportunities to deepen skills and broaden horizons
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Company Description

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.