Senior Network and Security Engineer

<strong>We&rsquo;re a naan traditional company&hellip;<br /><br />Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.&nbsp;We have an&nbsp;<em>entrepreneurial&nbsp;</em>spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own&nbsp;<em>creativity</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>out of the box</em>&nbsp;thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.</strong>

Greater Toronto Area, ON

FGF

<p><strong>A Bakery That Runs Like A Startup</strong></p> <p><strong>We&rsquo;re not your average bakery. We&rsquo;re a team of passionate thinkers and doers that are challenging the idea of what a bakery can be. We operate like a startup, powered by creativity and a &lsquo;roll up your sleeves&rsquo; mentality, to give our customers the best possible product. Our offices are just like our thinking, open and modern. Our manufacturing facilities are state-of- the-art. We expect unconventional solutions from our team members, so we give them creative spaces to inspire and collaborate.</strong></p> https://www.fgfbrands.com/

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Full Time

Overview: <p>We are seeking a Sr. Network &amp; Security Engineer with a passion for automation and modern infrastructure to support our rapidly growing business. You&rsquo;ll lead initiatives across Fortinet security platforms, Dell and Cisco networking, SD-WAN, and site-to-site connectivity - while contributing to automation, containerization, and scalable Wi-Fi deployments across multiple sites.</p> <p>This role requires strong hands-on experience with firewalls, dynamic routing, and scripting for network automation, along with knowledge of Linux and containers in a production environment. You&rsquo;ll be instrumental in ensuring secure, high-performance connectivity across our operations.<br /><br /></p> <p><strong><u>What FGF Offers:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, unleashing your potential&nbsp;</li> <li>Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, &amp; a generous flexible medical/health spending account</li> <li>RRSP matching program</li> <li>Tuition reimbursement</li> <li>Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Design, implement, and manage Fortinet firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, and security policies across distributed sites.</li> <li>Configure and maintain Dell and Cisco networking hardware (switches, routers, WAPs) across LAN/WAN environments.</li> <li>Develop and maintain Python scripts and automation tools for network configuration, monitoring, and reporting.</li> <li>Support and troubleshoot OSPF and BGP routing between sites and partners.</li> <li>Deploy and manage secure VPNs for remote access and site-to-site connectivity.</li> <li>Implement Wi-Fi network designs for multi-site environments, ensuring reliability, coverage, and security.</li> <li>Manage Wi-Fi controllers, SSID policies, guest access, and wireless performance analytics.</li> <li>Support Linux-based network services, containerized apps (e.g., Docker), and automation pipelines.</li> <li>Collaborate on infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for network configurations and reproducibility.</li> <li>Monitor and respond to network security events and support incident response.</li> <li>Maintain clear network documentation, diagrams, and change logs.</li> <li>Travel regularly to support infrastructure at FGF Brands facilities (Ontario and beyond).</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>5+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering and security roles.</li> <li>Strong experience with Fortinet FortiGate firewalls and security appliances.</li> <li>Proficient with Cisco and Dell switch/router configurations (CLI required).</li> <li>Deep understanding of OSPF, BGP, and dynamic routing behavior in enterprise networks.</li> <li>Experience with Python for automation, scripting, or network management APIs.</li> <li>Solid Linux experience (Ubuntu/RHEL-based) and basic shell scripting.</li> <li>Familiarity with containers and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Podman, Kubernetes basics).</li> <li>Experience designing and configuring Wi-Fi networks (multi-site, controller-based, and WPA2/3 policies).</li> <li>Knowledge of NAT, ACLs, VLAN segmentation, and Layer 3 firewalling.</li> <li>Experience with SD-WAN, preferably Fortinet Secure SD-WAN.</li> <li>Certifications such as Fortinet NSE, Cisco CCNP, or CompTIA Network+/Security+ are strong assets.</li> <li>Strong documentation, communication, and troubleshooting skills.</li> <li>Must be able and willing to travel between sites as needed.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><u>Core Competencies</u></strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Customer and Product Centricity -</strong>&nbsp;Responds to the needs of both internal and external customers in a timely and courteous manner, showing a sense of urgency; always keeping our products front and centre.</li> <li><strong>Flexibility, Agility, Adaptability -</strong>&nbsp;Adapts to changes; changes strategy in response to new information; responds appropriately and quickly without having all parameters defined; demonstrate tolerance for speed and uncertainty.</li> <li><strong>Teamwork and Collaboration -</strong>&nbsp;Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods of communication to gain agreement or acceptance of a plan or activity. Is effective in building constructive relationships; uses tact; interacts with others in an open, friendly manner, encourages collaboration.</li> <li><strong>Passion for Excellence</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Always looks for ways to improve effectiveness or efficiency, making recommendation to increase productivity in quality of work; develops innovative solutions, challenges the status quo. To be the best, never compromising.</li> <li><strong>Drives Execution</strong>&nbsp;- Takes risks, learn from their mistakes, builds trust and is a role model to others. Has a &ldquo;hands-on&rdquo; style; is aggressive in achieving desired results.</li> </ul> <p><br /><br /><strong>What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?</strong></p> <p><u><br /></u>Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.&nbsp;We have an&nbsp;<em>entrepreneurial&nbsp;</em>spirit that encourages all our team members to use their own&nbsp;<em>creativity</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>out-of-the-box</em>&nbsp;thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.<br /><br /></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>In compliance with Ontario&rsquo;s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.<br /><br /><br /></p> <p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong>&nbsp;The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.</p>