Principal, Network & Cloud Engineer

What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG? Health & wellbeing resources and programs Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance Competitive compensation and benefits packages Work-life balance in a hybrid environment with at least 3 days in office Career growth and development opportunities Opportunities to contribute to community causes Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment We’re looking for our next Principal, Network & Cloud Engineer . Could It Be You? We seek a highly skilled Networking and Security Engineer with expertise in Cloud (preferably GCP) and on-prem networking and security with strong data center networking experience. As a member of our Infrastructure and Cloud Operations Team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the networking infrastructure on GCP and On-prem ensuring its security, reliability, and scalability.   Need more details? Keep reading… Design, deploy, and manage GCP networking solutions, including virtual private clouds (VPCs), subnets, firewall rules, load balancers, and VPN connections.  Design, deploy and manage on-premise data center network architecture.  Implement and maintain secure network architectures and access controls, utilizing GCP's security features and best practices.  Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather networking requirements and provide technical guidance for designing and configuring network topologies.  Collaborate with DevOps and software engineering teams to integrate network solutions into the overall infrastructure and application deployments.  Automate network infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.  Monitor network performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and perform root cause analysis for network-related incidents.  Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation. Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in GCP networking, security, and data center networking.         Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior members of the Networking                 team.   So are YOU our next Principal, Network & Cloud Engineer? You are if you… Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) networking services, including VPCs, subnets, firewall rules, load balancers, and VPN connections.  In-depth knowledge of GCP security features, including VPC Service control, IAM, Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP), Cloud Security Command Center, and data encryption.  Extensive experience with data centers networking technologies and protocols, such as Cisco switches(Cat and N9Ks) and routers, Fortinet firewalls, and load balancers.  Solid knowledge and experience in well-known protocols and standards (i.e. VLANs, Spanning-Tree, OSPF, BGP, DNS, 802.1x, IPsec, VxLAN). Proficiency or strong knowledge in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform, for automating network infrastructure deployment and management. Solid understanding of DevOps principles and experience working in a DevOps-oriented environment.  Familiarity with containerization technologies, particularly Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and the ability to integrate network solutions with Kubernetes clusters.  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues.  Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.  Relevant certifications such as CCNP, NSE 7, Google Certified Professional - Network Engineer, or Google Certified Architect are a plus.   Compensation Information: Base salary range: $140,00 - $160,000 The final compensation package will be commensurate with the successful candidate's experience, skills, and geographic location (Canada). It includes a comprehensive benefits plan and a competitive incentive (bonus) program for Full-Time Permanent roles.   Sounds like you? Click below to apply! LI-CE1 #LI-Remote