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About your next Challenge as a Network Implementation Engineer:

L3Harris Ottawa is seeking a skilled and motivated Network Implementation Engineer to join our team for a government project. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building, configuring, and managing our network infrastructure, including setting up tooling for network management and monitoring. This role requires a strong background in network security, with experience in implementing security policies, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing custom tools to streamline operations. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to ensure our network infrastructure meets business requirements and supports new solutions. Familiarity with military eco systems and networks will be considered an asset. If you are a proactive team player with excellent communication skills and a drive for delivering results, we encourage you to apply.

What will you do:

• Build and configure network infrastructure, including VLANs and asset management.
• Set up and manage tooling for network management and monitoring.
• Implement and manage security policies for firewalls and remote access.
• Identify and address security gaps and vulnerabilities within the network infrastructure.
• Develop scripts and custom tools to streamline security operations (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Compliance teams to implement network security measures.
• Maintain documentation of network security configurations, policies, and procedures.
• Provide regular reports on network security posture and KPIs.
• Conduct infrastructure and application security assessments.
• Guide resolution of high-risk security and network challenges.
• Ensure technology infrastructure supports new solutions prior to project execution.
• Monitor technical landscape to identify deficiencies and misalignments with business requirements.
• Present technology architecture solutions for peer review.
• Collaborate with project teams and SMEs in various IT Operational areas.
• Lead or assist with infrastructure and application security assessments.
• Implement and manage IT aspects such as security policies and LDAP.

Required Skills and Experiences:

• University Degree in information technology, software engineering, or equivalent.
• 5 to 8 years of experience as a Network Engineer or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of Security and Networking infrastructure solutions.
• Experience with building and managing networks, including tooling for network management.
• Experience with Terminal for both Linux and Windows systems.
• Understanding of Zero Trust Security Principles & Architecture Model.
• Quick comprehension of new technologies.
• Ability to understand long-term and short-term perspectives.
• Certifications: CISSP, PCNSE, CCNA, CCSP, CISA, CASP, SC-100, Cisco CyberOps Associate (considered a plus).
• Experience with military system deployments and DWAN networks (considered an asset).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team player with a willingness to learn and collaborate.
• Driven by challenges and focused on delivering results.
• Organized, proactive, and a catalyst for change.
• Comfortable working in a constantly evolving technological environment.

Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory):

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada “Reliability” status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.