Senior Network Engineer

Employment Type

Full-Time Permanent

Department

Operations

Reports To

CX Project Manager - Operations

Compensation

$95000 $120000 CAD per year commensurate with experience

Vacancy Status

This posting is for a current existing vacancy.

We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to design implement and support complex network environments for our this role you will act as a technical lead on network projects mentor junior engineers and serve as an escalation point for advanced troubleshooting across routing switching security and wireless technologies. You will support infrastructure across our three data centres in Canada and the United States connected via mesh DWDM backbone.

Design configure and deploy enterprise-grade LAN WAN WLAN and data centre network solutions for clients.

Lead network infrastructure projects from scoping and design through implementation and handover.

Provide Tier 3 / escalation support for complex network incidents ensuring timely resolution and minimal client downtime.

Configure and maintain routers switches firewalls VPNs and wireless controllers from vendors such as Cisco Meraki Fortinet Juniper and Sophos.

Develop network documentation diagrams and standard operating procedures.

Monitor network performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimization resiliency and security improvements.

Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and intermediate network engineers.

Collaborate with account managers and clients to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Participate in an on-call rotation to support critical client environments outside business hours.

Stay current with emerging networking technologies security threats and industry best practices.

5 years of progressive experience in network engineering or a related infrastructure role.

Strong hands-on expertise with routing and switching (BGP OSPF EIGRP VLANs STP).

Experience with carrier-grade backbone technologies such as MPLS-SR Cisco NCS Cisco IOS-XR and Cisco Nexus is an asset

Experience with firewall and security technologies (e.g. Fortinet Cisco ASA/Firepower Palo Alto Sophos).

Experience with enterprise wireless solutions (e.g. Cisco Meraki Aruba Ubiquiti).

Working knowledge of SD-WAN VPN and cloud networking concepts (Azure/AWS networking an asset).

Relevant certifications such as CCNP CCIE or equivalent vendor certifications are strongly preferred.

Excellent troubleshooting documentation and client communication skills.

Valid drivers licence and ability to travel to client sites within Ontario as required.

Canadian work experience is not required. Equivalent experience gained outside of Canada will be given equal consideration.

Competitive salary and comprehensive group health benefits.

RRSP matching program.

Ongoing training certification support and professional development.

A collaborative technology-driven culture with opportunities for growth.

Paid vacation and personal days.

Next Dimension uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with the initial screening and shortlisting of applications for this posting. Final hiring decisions are made by members of our human recruitment and hiring team.

Candidates who are interviewed for this position will be notified in writing of the hiring decision once it has been made in accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act 2000.

Next Dimension is a CIO Strategist firm; we provide managed IT services that align the server room and the boardroom by providing a framework to fill gaps in reliability security and resourcing. To successfully achieve this Next Dimension cultivates a workplace culture around the Employee Experience in which we seek to optimize the moments that matter for every employee.

Next Dimension is committed to the National Centre for Truth & Reconciliations Call to Action 92 to ensure that Indigenous Peoples have equitable access to jobs training and education opportunities. To that end all our employees are trained in OCAP Awareness and the importance of Digital Sovereignty to the First Nations.

Next Dimension is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.