Senior DevOps Engineer (SRE/Network Specialist)

Who We Are; What We Do; Where We’re Going   Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT-related devices. We are continually innovating so our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries.   Serving thousands of customers globally, our solutions are playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, helping investigators fight crime, protect assets, and guard national security.   With employees based around the world, Magnet Forensics has been expanding our global presence. As a part of Magnet Forensics, you can expect to make a difference in the world, no matter what role you play. You’ll be supported through learning and development, not to mention an incredible team with unbelievable talent and integrity.   If you think you would be the right person to join our team working towards this goal, we would love to hear from you!  Role Overview  We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team and play a key role in designing, implementing, and operating scalable, secure, and highly available network architectures in AWS.  This role will be part of the engineering organization and responsible for building and managing complex multi-account, multi-region network topologies, ensuring secure and efficient connectivity between services, environments, and cloud regions.  This role requires a strong foundation in AWS networking concepts, infrastructure as code, and DevOps practices. You will work closely with Application, Platform, and Security teams to enable secure-by-design architectures, enforce network segmentation, and improve automation and reliability across our cloud environments.  As a member of a technically diverse team, you’ll pitch in across domains like Security and SaaS Ops at times as well.  What You’ll Do

AWS Network Architecture & Design:

Design and implement scalable AWS network architectures using hub-and-spoke models, Transit Gateways, and shared services VPCs to support multi-account environments. 

VPC Connectivity & Multi-Account Networking:

Build and manage connectivity between VPCs, AWS accounts, and regions using Transit Gateway, VPC Peering, PrivateLink, and cross-region networking patterns. 

Hybrid Connectivity (VPN & Private Interconnects):

Design and maintain hybrid connectivity solutions including Site-to-Site VPN and Client VPN, ensuring reliability and secure communication. 

DNS Architecture & Management:

Own and manage DNS design using Route 53, including public/private hosted zones, cross-account resolution, and failover routing. 

Network Security & Segmentation:

Implement segmentation using security groups, NACLs, private endpoints, and centralized inspection patterns aligned with zero-trust principles. 

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation:

Develop and manage network infrastructure using Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation with CI/CD integration. 

DevOps & Platform Integration:

Integrate networking into CI/CD pipelines to enable automated deployments and self-service infrastructure. 

Monitoring & Troubleshooting:

Monitor network health and troubleshoot connectivity across VPCs, accounts, regions, and DNS configurations. 

Incident Response:

Investigate network incidents and improve resilience through root cause analysis and preventative actions. 

Standards & Compliance:

Ensure alignment with internal policies and frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC2, and NIST. 

What We’re Looking For

- Degree or equivalent experience in networking or computer science; 

- Strong AWS networking expertise (VPC, Transit Gateway, Route 53, VPN); 

- Experience with multi-account and multi-region architectures; 

- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls; 

- Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation); 

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices; 

- Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash); 

- Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

The Compensation range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. Please note that the actual compensation may vary depending on location and job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location and you are selected for an interview, the Talent Acquisition Partner can share more information with you.  If the compensation structure for the role includes an incentive component (i.e. most Sales roles) the range below represents total target compensation (TTC) (base salary + variable).

$120,000 - $170,000 (CDN) a year 

Position Type: Current Vacancy 

Magnet is proud to offer benefits such as:

- Generous time off policies 

- Competitive compensation 

- Volunteer opportunities  

- Reward and recognition programs   

- Employee committees & resource groups  

- Healthcare and retirement benefits 

Indicators of Success

We’re looking for someone who checks off most, but not all, of the boxes listed in “skills and experiences”.  It’s more important to us to find candidates who can display indicators of success through skills they have developed and experiences they have been a part of, than to find folks who have “been there, done that”.  We want to be part of your development journey, and we’ll learn as much from you as you learn from us. 

How We Work

At Magnet Forensics, we take a hybrid-flexible approach to support your productivity and work-life balance. If you’re within a comfortable travel distance to one of our offices, you’ll occasionally join us in person. How often you’ll come in depends on your department and team needs, typically ranging from weekly to monthly. These in-person moments help us build stronger connections, spark new ideas, and celebrate our successes together. Most days, you can choose what works best for you, while staying in tune with your team’s goals.

We’re excited to welcome you to our team and look forward to achieving great things together - both in the office and wherever you work best!

The Most Important Thing

We’re looking for candidates that can provide examples of how they have demonstrated Magnet CODE in their previous experiences:

CARE – We care about each other and our mission to make a difference in the world.

OWN – We are accountable for our results – while never forgetting to act with integrity, empathy, and respect.

DEDICATE – We put our heart and soul into meeting the needs of our customers and helping them serve the people they protect.

EVOLVE – We are constantly innovating and exploring new ways to work together to make an impact with our work.

Here at Magnet Forensics, we are committed to continuous learning and are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. This commitment will be reflected in our hiring processes and embedded in our values and how we treat one another. If you’re interested in this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyways.

Magnet Forensics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and work environment. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout the hiring process. Please contact aoda@magnetforensics.com should you require any accommodations.

All offers of employment at Magnet are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws. Magnet will consider each position’s job duties, among other factors, in determining what constitutes satisfactory completion of the background check. Refusal to consent to a background check may be grounds for revoking an offer of employment.

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