Senior Network Infrastructure Analyst

About Us:

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is a leading national law firm focused on serving the transaction, advocacy and advisory needs of Canada’s most dynamic business sectors. We have one of the largest business law practices in the country, serving multinational, national and mid-market clients from our offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary.

Our Culture:

At Cassels, our mission is to attract, retain and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from as broad a range of backgrounds as possible. We offer meaningful career opportunities, invest in professional growth, and foster an inclusive environment. Our Firm’s success is built on the unique skills, perspectives, experiences and values of each individual. We encourage a corporate culture that respects and celebrates the dignity, value and diversity of all.

Role Overview:

Our Toronto office is currently recruiting for a Senior Network Infrastructure Analyst in our Information Technology, reporting to the Manager, IT Infrastructure. The Senior Infrastructure Analyst will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and securing our high-performance network infrastructure, both in physical environments and on Microsoft Azure. We are looking for someone with advanced expertise in enterprise networking, Microsoft Azure, server virtualization, and security solutions. In addition to these responsibilities, the position also includes oversight of troubleshooting, security compliance, disaster recovery planning, and network access control. It's a dynamic role that requires someone who can collaborate effectively across all organizational levels and is flexible enough to provide on-call support when necessary.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Infrastructure Management:

• Developing and standardizing network architecture strategies using Cisco technologies for enterprise, data center, and disaster recovery environments.
• Implementing, supporting and maintaining Microsoft Azure Landing Zone.
• Implementing advanced routing, switching, and WAN optimization.
• Administering WAN services, including MPLS, LAN Extension, IPSec tunnels, ISP providers, and cloud ExpressRoute connections.
• Participating in scalability planning, recommending and evaluating network hardware.
• Integrating and supporting cloud services to enhance scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency.
• Configuring and supporting VMware and network storage.

Security & Compliance:

• Configuring and managing internet firewalls and security policies.
• Supporting and managing Network Access Control (NAC) system.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal protocols.
• Maintaining security patches and monitoring data communications for risks.
• Participating in the change management processes.
• Maintaining inventory of equipment, spare parts, and materials.

Performance & Troubleshooting:

• Monitoring network performance and proactively resolve issues.
• Diagnosing and resolving complex connectivity problems.
• Providing 24/7 support as required.
• Responding to after-hours emergencies and lead resolution efforts.

Project Leadership:

• Leading network projects, migrations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors.

Documentation & Training:

• Maintaining network diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
• Mentoring junior staff and providing technical guidance.

The successful candidate must have the following education, experience and/or demonstrated skills:

• Minimum 7 years in enterprise networking and security; expertise in Cisco IOS, NX-OS, and enterprise firewall platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE; Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate; Industry leader firewall certification or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPN.
• Experience with TCP/IP, EIGRP, VLANs, QoS, ACLs, VSS, DNS, DHCP, MPLS, Point-to-Point, IPSEC VPN, Cisco Meraki and Catalyst IOS CLI, Windows Server Active Directory/Microsoft Entra ID, WiFi protocols, VPN, NetScaler load balancers, SolarWinds network monitoring, SD-WAN, VMware networking, and Azure networking (NSG, ExpressRoute, Peering).
• Proficiency with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Working experience with Microsoft Azure platform management.
• Experience with Mobile Device Management is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and learn new technologies.
• Professional demeanor in meetings.
• Law firm and multi-office experience is an asset.

Employment Type : Permanent, Full-Time

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation + Extended Health & Dental Care.
• RRSP Matching Program.
• Education/tuition allowance.
• Fitness Reimbursement Program.
• Diversity and Inclusion Centric Culture.
• A Culture of Wellness: Cassels recognizes the importance of wellness and provides a comprehensive program that addresses the mental and physical well-being of our employees by providing resources, services, training and support on an ongoing basis.
• A fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year.
• A business casual dress code (client/day specific).
• Employee referral bonus.
• A hybrid work environment.

Cassels is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and an accessible environment. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and we will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status, unless required for accommodation purposes.