Network Engineer
ABOUT WIND RIVER
Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems. For more than four decades, the company has been an innovator and pioneer, powering billions of systems that require the highest levels of security, safety, and reliability.
Wind River helps customers across automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and telecommunications industries solve complex technology challenges on their journey toward the new intelligent machine economy. The company's software powers generation after generation of the safest, most secure systems in the world. Examples include playing a key role in NASA space missions such as Artemis I, the James Webb Space Telescope, and multiple Mars rovers. We've achieved recent 5G milestones including the world's first successful 5G data session with Verizon and building one of the largest Open RAN networks in the world with Vodafone.
The company has received industry recognition for its technology innovation and leadership, and for its workplace culture, including global Great Place to Work certification and being named a "Top Workplace" for ten consecutive years. If you want to be part of a unique culture where the lived experience is based on our cultural attributes of growth mindset, customer-focus, and diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging, come join us and help advance the future software defined world.
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YOUR ROLE
As a Network Engineer on our team, you'll define, design, and implement secure network environments that support internal test platforms and project-specific infrastructure. You'll work closely with the corporate IT team to ensure seamless integration between isolated project networks and enterprise systems, with a strong emphasis on security and performance.
In your daily job you will:
• Define and document network architecture for test and project-specific environments.
• Design and implement secure, scalable network infrastructures.
• Configure network gateways, routing policies, and reverse proxy setups.
• Collaborate with corporate IT to ensure integration and compliance.
• Manage Dell networking hardware including switches, routers, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Implement VLANs, ACLs, and routing policies to protect network traffic.
• Ensure secure access and controlled data flow between environments.
• Conduct risk assessments and apply security best practices.
• Support application testing and deployment with reliable connectivity.
• Manage IP planning, DNS, DHCP, and core network services.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Document network designs and change management procedures.
• Evaluate and recommend new networking and security technologies.
• Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:
• 7+ years of relevant experience within I.T. Design for networking
Proficiency in network architecture design, Dell networking hardware, and security protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to implement secure, scalable network infrastructures and troubleshoot complex network issues.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, apply security best practices, and maintain high-performance network environments.
I.T. Planning, routing policies
* Dell experience, a plus
Must be legally able to work in Canada without any type of visa sponsorship/transfer
Must be a local resident of the greater Ottawa area with ability to work 3 days/week on site.
BENEFITS - Canada
- Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid Work.
- Company-sponsored health, dental, and life insurance.
- Income protection through short and long-term disability coverage.
- Matching RRSP.
- Vacation and various time off policies to encourage work-life balance.
- Well-being programs: Employee assistance program, mental well-being through Unmind .
- Learning benefits: LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- 401(K)
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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