Network Engineer

PPI company overview: PPI (an independent subsidiary of iA Financial) is an Insurance Marketing Organization that sits between independent advisors and insurance companies. From coast-to-coast, we provide value-added services and support such as digital tools, education, marketing, and processing, to help advisors elevate and grow their business with a socially responsible mindset. At PPI, each day you have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference when you support our independent insurance advisors in providing financial security and peace of mind to their clients: Canadian families and businesses.

When you join PPI you will be part of a diverse, inclusive and equitable place to work that values different perspectives. You will benefit from a culture that is people-focused, inclusive and collaborative with opportunities to learn and develop your skills, develop your career and make a meaningful impact. Our people drive our progress through innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence.

We work hard and always ensure we have fun along the way. PPI is pleased to provide employees with the flexibility of a hybrid work environment. This role is eligible for working from home up to 3 days per week.

For more information about PPI visit: www.ppi.ca Network Engineer The Network Engineer collaborates closely with the Infrastructure, Helpdesk, and Information Security teams to support, maintain, and enhance PPI’s advanced hybrid IT ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on enterprise networking across both on‑premises and Microsoft Azure environments. The Network Engineer is responsible for implementing new solutions, maintaining and upgrading network infrastructure—including routers, switches, wireless systems, firewalls, and cloud networking components—and proactively monitoring and troubleshooting complex issues to ensure a secure, well‑documented, scalable, and reliable environment. Key Responsibilities Enterprise & On‑Premises Networking Support the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of PPI’s wired and wireless network infrastructure.

Assist in managing network security technologies, including firewalls, IPS/IDS, vulnerability scanners, SIEM platforms, and secure remote‑access solutions. Contribute to the operation and enhancement of datacenter networking environments. Support connectivity for remote sites and branch offices.

Maintain and troubleshoot remote‑access technologies such as VPN and secure access gateways. Support PPI ’s Enterprise MPLS VPN infrastructure. Support multi‑homed BGP Internet connectivity, including routing, redundancy, and failover.

Azure & Hybrid Cloud Networking Design, implement, and maintain Azure virtual networking components, including VNets, subnets, IP addressing, and hub‑and‑spoke architectures. Configure and support Azure ExpressRoute and ExpressRoute Gateway environments, ensuring resilient routing and failover. Implement and support Azure load-balancing and traffic‑management services such as Azure Load Balancer and Azure Application Gateway (WAF).

Integrate Azure and on‑premises networks using BGP, routing policies, and DNS strategies. Manage Azure DNS, private DNS zones, and hybrid name‑resolution services. Demonstrate strong knowledge of network performance monitoring platforms, including link monitoring, SLA tracking, QoS performance testing, application performance visibility, and proactive alerting to ensure network reliability and service continuity.

Operations & Support Diagnose and resolve Tier‑3 network and connectivity issues across on‑premises and cloud environments. Configure and optimize network performance monitoring systems to support SLA targets and operational efficiency. Maintain accurate and current network and Azure architecture documentation.

Participate in the paid on‑call rotation for network outage alerts and escalations. Pursue ongoing technical training and certifications to maintain subject‑matter expertise. Travel to PPI locations as required to support network upgrades, deployments, and site moves.

Perform additional network‑related tasks and projects as assigned. Education, Experience, and Skills Required Degree in Computer Science or related discipline Minimum 8 years of experience in a network engineering role, preferably within financial services or insurance environments Deep understanding of TCP/IP networking in complex, enterprise-scale environments Strong hands‑on experience with Cisco networking technologies Demonstrated proficiency with PowerShell scripting (or similar automation tools) Advanced experience with networking protocols and technologies including: BGP, IS-IS, MPLS‑VPN QoS, DHCP, DNS, SNMP IPSec and SSL VPN technologies Hands‑on experience in configuring and optimizing network performance monitoring systems to support SLA targets and operational efficiency. Proven experience designing and supporting Azure networking solutions in production environments Strong knowledge of Azure VNets, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Private Endpoints, hybrid DNS, and secure connectivity patterns Experience operating in hybrid cloud environments integrating on‑premises networks with Azure Familiarity with Azure landing zone networking concepts and cloud security best practices Ability and willingness to travel as required Certifications (Assets) Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE) Microsoft Azure certifications such as: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ‑700) Azure Solutions Architect (AZ‑305) Soft Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong documentation practices Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and shift between projects effectively Exemplary interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across Infrastructure, Security and Application teams #J-18808-Ljbffr