Senior IT Architect - Network & Network security

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Our employee promise represents Intact's commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

Our employees are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and remain resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you're bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts.

Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It's our employee promise.

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

About the role

Join Partner Solutions (PSI) Network Operations & Security team as an Senior IT Architect - Network & Network security

How you will contribute to our success:

• Act as the primary Subject Matter Expert for Network Infrastructure to meet the organisation's needs and business goals
• Lead the enhancement of the organisation's network security posture by implementing industry best practices to prevent incidents.
• Define and provide recommendations for the most appropriate solutions for the organisation's operational needs

• Develop scalable network and network security architecture designs aligned with the industry's norms and standards as well as the organisation's needs
• Develop network infrastructure standards, policies and procedures within the organisation.
• Contributes to the organisation's strategic planning and roadmaps by providing cost -benefit analysis on solutions and by keeping up to date with new trends and technologies.
• In collaboration with involved parties, lead network performance analysis and provide recommendations to improve reliability, speed and security for the organisation and its clients (multi-client environment).
• Lead the enhancement of the organisation's network security posture by implementing industry best practices to prevent incidents.
• Support operational teams resolve network related issues such as, but not limited to availability, performance and security.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master's degree in information technology, Network Engineering, Computer Science or other relevant fields.
• Minimum 5-year experience as a Network specialist developing/recommending solution for an organisation
• Minimum 5-year experience in leading Network Infrastructure projects as part of an organisation's Security Program
• Ability to bring high level concepts into actionable steps for the operational team
• Ability to prioritize initiatives based on the organisation's needs
• Capacity to communicate highly technical concepts to different audiences
• Capacity to work with different teams from various department
• Ability to act as a mentor to facilitate knowledge transfer and support the team's growth
• Motivated by challenges and an ever-changing environment!
• Recognized certification such as PCNSE, CCNA, CCNP, CISSP is strongly prefered
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English - Need to interact on a regular basis with colleagues across the country
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

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What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact's commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We'll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.