RTX

3 months ago

Network Specialist

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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Specialist to design, install, and maintain IT network infrastructure across multiple Canadian sites. You’ll ensure reliability, security, and performance of network systems in Calgary and Ottawa, contributing to ongoing IT initiatives with a hybrid onsite/work arrangement. The role involves designing hardware/software networks, implementing security controls, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Location: Calgary, Ottawa

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Key Responsibilities

•Plan, design, and install new network systems, including hardware (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls) and software, to support business operations effectively.
•Perform routine maintenance, schedule updates, and execute upgrades to ensure network systems operate at peak performance.
•Implement and manage network security measures, such as firewalls, access controls, and encryption, to protect against cyber threats and ensure compliance with NIST 800-171 standards.
•Utilize SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk) for detecting anomalies, performing packet analysis, and leading rapid mitigation efforts to resolve hardware and software issues.
•Configure and maintain firewalls, integrating Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) to monitor, filter, and secure network traffic.

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent in training and experience.
•7+ years of experience in network design, implementation, and maintenance.
•CCIE or CCNA or equivalent certification is highly preferred.
•Extensive knowledge of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
•Familiarity with NIST 800-171 standards and best practices.

Experience:7+ yearsInformation technologyNetworking

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingCollaborationAnalytical-thinkingAttention-to-detail

Certifications:CCIECCNA

Tech Stack:SplunkCisco ISERADIUSTACACS+AWSAzureGoogle CloudNIST 800-171FirewallsIPSAMPRoutersSwitchesEncryption

Company Brief

RTX

Designs, manufactures, and services aerospace and defense systems, including aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, missiles, and cybersecurity solutions for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide.

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Arlington, United States

Founded: 2020

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