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 seeking a Network Infrastructure Analyst in our Information Technology department, reporting to the Manager, IT Infrastructure. The Network Infrastructure Analyst is responsible for ensuring that an organization’s network systems are reliable, secure, and optimized for performance, both in physical environments and on Microsoft Azure. The Network Infrastructure Analyst must have strong technical experience in enterprise networking, Microsoft Azure, server virtualization, and security solutions. This role is critical for the business and requires someone who is flexible enough to provide on-call support when necessary.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Infrastructure Management:

• Developing and maintaining network architecture, including LAN, WAN, VPNs, firewalls, and cloud connectivity.
• 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.
• 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 monitor data communications for risks.
• Participating in change management processes.
• Maintaining inventory of equipment, spare parts, and materials.

Performance & Troubleshooting:

• Continuously monitoring network performance, identify bottlenecks, and resolve connectivity issues.
• Providing 24/7 support as required.
• Responding to after-hours emergencies and lead resolution efforts.

Documentation & Training:

• Maintaining network diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
• Keeping network infrastructure inventory up to date.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Cisco CCNA, CCNP, Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate; Industry leader firewall certification or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years in enterprise networking and security.
• 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

Salary Range: $82,000 - $95,000 Annually

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.

Cassels is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace where people of all identities and lived experiences feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring equitable access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and individuals with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply. Accommodations for disabilities, accessibility needs, or cultural practices are available throughout the recruitment process upon request. Please contact our recruiter with any questions or accommodation needs.

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.