NETWORK ARCHITECT (FORTINET)

Position Description.
Location.
Montreal Hybrid.
2-3 days in the office Bilingualism.
French/English is an asset The CGI-GTO Montreal Network team manages internal and external client environments, providing solutions in LAN/WAN connectivity, security, SD-WAN, collaboration, unified communications, and cloud computing.
The team works with vendors such as Cisco, Check Point, and Fortinet (including Fortinet suite.
FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiAuthenticator, etc.).
Your future duties and responsibilities.
Partner with clients to analyze needs and define deliverables.
Translate business needs into technical solutions for approval.
Assess network requirements and impacts across LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, security, IP telephony, and wireless.
Design, implement, and optimize Fortinet SD-WAN solutions for improved network performance and security.
Create infrastructure documentation (diagrams, implementation plans, etc.).
Configure telecommunications equipment based on implementation plans.
Collaborate with architects, project managers, and operations teams.
Evaluate results, service quality, and adjust plans as needed.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role.
5-10 years managing large, complex networks.
Strong expertise in LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, and network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, VLAN, etc.).
Extensive hands-on experience with Fortinet solutions (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiAuthenticator, etc.), as well as Cisco and Check Point.
Experience designing networks for campus and enterprise data centers.
Knowledge of authentication mechanisms (Radius, Tacacs), VPNs, and IP telephony (Cisco).
Proficiency in automation & scripting, Linux, and network security (DDoS protection, monitoring).
Preferred Skills.
Cloud networking (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
Python, Ansible, and network automation.
Wireless technologies.
Strong documentation and communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and collaborate effectively.
Technical certifications (Fortinet NSE, Cisco, Check Point, etc.) are a plus.
#LI-AB19 Use of the term ‘architect’ in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices architecture or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial architect regulator.
We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT architect-related functions, but licensure from an architect regulator is not a prerequisite for this position.
Architecture is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.
Skills.
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