About The Company
BMO Financial Group is a leading financial institution committed to delivering innovative banking solutions and exceptional customer service. With a rich history of serving clients across diverse sectors, BMO strives to foster economic growth and community development through responsible banking practices. Our mission is to create lasting value for our customers, employees, and shareholders by maintaining a strong focus on integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As part of our global network, we leverage cutting-edge technology and industry expertise to stay ahead of market trends and meet the evolving needs of our clients.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer specializing in DDI (DNS, DHCP, IP Address Management) platforms to join our Network Engineering & Design division within BMO's Technology department. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing, managing, designing, and engineering the bank's core network services on a global scale. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex network infrastructures, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability of DNS, DHCP, and IPAM systems. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in enterprise network environments, with a focus on DDI platforms such as Infoblox, BlueCat, or BT/Cygna Labs Diamond IP. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative network solutions that support the bank’s strategic objectives.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 8 years of comprehensive network engineering experience, with at least 5 years dedicated to DDI platform management. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is required. Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or relevant DDI certifications are preferred. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in DNS architecture, redundancy, and failover mechanisms, particularly with ISC BIND, Microsoft DNS, and other enterprise DNS solutions. Deep knowledge of DHCP fundamentals, including ISC DHCP and Kea, is essential. Hands-on experience with IP management for both IPv4 and IPv6, capacity planning, subnet aggregation, and route summarization is necessary. Familiarity with public and private DNS design, domain management, and security protocols such as DNSSEC, DNS Firewall, and email authentication methods (SPF, DMARC, DKIM) is highly desirable. The candidate should also have experience working with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, designing hybrid DNS architectures, and managing public IPs and ASN registrations. Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash, proficiency with load balancers, traffic steering, network automation via APIs, routing protocols, and security measures are crucial. Excellent communication skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to translate complex technical requirements into effective solutions are vital for success in this role.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level DNS, DHCP, and IPAM solutions to ensure high availability and security.
- Manage and optimize core network services, including DNS, DHCP, and IP address management, across global infrastructure.
- Develop and enforce standards, procedures, and documentation related to DDI operations and configurations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate DDI solutions with other network and security systems, including cloud environments and CDN providers.
- Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting of complex network issues, ensuring minimal service disruption.
- Automate network management tasks using scripting languages and APIs to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
- Support and participate in network capacity planning, scalability assessments, and security enhancements.
- Coordinate with external vendors and internal stakeholders during system upgrades, migrations, and audits.
- Implement and monitor DNS security protocols, including DNSSEC, DNS Firewall, and related security measures.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation, including SOPs, network diagrams, and configuration guides to support operational excellence.
Benefits
At BMO, we are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our offerings include competitive health insurance plans, retirement savings programs, tuition reimbursement, and life and accident insurance. We foster a collaborative work environment that promotes work-life balance and continuous development through training and coaching opportunities. Employees also have access to various wellness programs, flexible work arrangements, and recognition initiatives. We believe in rewarding our team members for their dedication and contributions, ensuring they feel valued and motivated to excel in their roles.
Equal Opportunity
BMO Financial Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity enhances our ability to serve our customers and strengthens our organization. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment process. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.
Application Deadline: 10/29/2026
Address: 4100 Gordon Baker Road
Job Family Group: Technology
