Architect, Network Infrastructure

Moneris; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 142,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Fridays & company-wide time

RRSP matching

Flexible benefits

Hybrid/Remote model

Learning & development programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Moneris is seeking a Network Architect in Toronto to shape the enterprise network strategy across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments. You will lead architecture, governance, and automation using Terraform, Ansible, and Python to deliver secure, scalable network services protecting merchant traffic.

You will collaborate with Operations, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud, and Information Security, reporting to the Manager of Software Development. Hybrid work model in Toronto is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience developing enterprise network architectures and standards in complex environments.
• Hands-on with Cisco Nexus, F5 BIG-IP/WAF, and Palo Alto firewalls managed via Panorama.
• Deep routing and switching expertise (iBGP/eBGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS).
• SDN experience with Cisco ACI, Nutanix AHV/Open vSwitch, and Kubernetes networking.
• Strong Azure networking (ExpressRoute, VNets, NSGs, ASGs).
• Scripting/IaC skills to build reusable IaC patterns (Terraform, Ansible, Python).

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise network solutions across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud.
• Define and maintain network architecture standards, governance, and policies.
• Automate network provisioning, deployment, upgrades, and lifecycle management (Terraform, Ansible, Python).
• Design secure internal, perimeter, and cloud-connected networks with segmentation and access control.
• Evaluate and govern adoption of SD-WAN and SASE technologies.
• Partner with Operations, EA, Cloud Eng, InfoSec, and Development on strategic initiatives.
• Serve as network SME and escalation lead for complex incidents and production issues.
• Ensure network solutions meet security, compliance, availability, and performance for merchant services.

Skills

Cisco Nexus

F5 BIG-IP & WAF

Palo Alto firewalls (Panorama)

Azure networking

SD-WAN

SASE

Automation scripting

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Network architecture

Security & compliance

Azure ExpressRoute

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Job description

Your Moneris Career – The Opportunity

Shape the enterprise network strategy for Moneris, leading architecture and modernization across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments within the Infrastructure Architecture, Engineering, and Cloud Operations team.

Network Architect

Shape the enterprise network strategy for Moneris, leading architecture and modernization across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments within the Infrastructure Architecture, Engineering, and Cloud Operations team.

This role owns network standards, governance, and automation for a payments-grade estate — spanning Cisco Nexus and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), Palo Alto Networks firewalls with Panorama, F5 BIG-IP and Web Application Firewall (WAF), and Azure networking (ExpressRoute, Virtual Networks, Network Security Groups). You will drive Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) adoption, deepen segmentation, and codify reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) patterns in Terraform, Ansible, and Python. Partnering with Operations, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Engineering, Information Security, and Development, you will deliver secure, scalable, resilient network services that protect merchant traffic and accelerate delivery.

Additional Role Details

Location

You will be based in our Toronto office, balancing in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Reporting Relationship

You will report to the Manager of Software Development

Posting Type

New Position

Salary Range

The expected base salary range for this role is $142,000 - $186,000

Total compensation may also include variable or discretionary incentive components, including but not limited to bonuses and commissions. Individual job offers are determined by various factors, including experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs.

Your Moneris Career – What You’ll Do

• Lead architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise network solutions across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.
• Define and maintain network architecture standards, governance frameworks, policies, and operational processes.
• Drive automation of network provisioning, deployment, upgrades, and lifecycle management using Terraform, Ansible, and Python.
• Design and oversee secure internal, perimeter, and cloud-connected network infrastructures, including segmentation and access control.
• Evaluate and govern adoption of emerging networking, cloud, and security technologies, including Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE).
• Partner with Operations, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Engineering, Information Security, and Development to deliver strategic initiatives.
• Serve as network subject matter expert (SME) and escalation lead for complex incidents and critical production issues.
• Ensure network solutions meet security, compliance, availability, and performance requirements for merchant services.

Your Moneris Career – What You Bring

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience developing enterprise network architectures, technical standards, and solution designs in complex environments.
• Hands-on expertise with Cisco Nexus, F5 BIG-IP and Web Application Firewall (WAF), and Palo Alto Networks firewalls managed via Panorama with multi-vsys, multi-device-group structures.
• Deep expertise in routing and switching: internal and external Border Gateway Protocol (iBGP/eBGP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), and Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS).
• Software-Defined Networking (SDN) experience with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), Nutanix AHV / Open vSwitch, and Kubernetes networking.
• Strong Microsoft Azure networking experience: ExpressRoute, Virtual Networks (VNets), Network Security Groups (NSGs), and Application Security Groups (ASGs).
• Hands-on automation and scripting with Terraform, Ansible, Python, Bash, and PowerShell to build reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) patterns.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience within payments, merchant acquiring, or financial services.
• Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE).

What You Get

• Emphasis on Wellness - Meeting Free Fridays (MF2), company-wide holiday closure, just to name a few
• RRSP matching & defined contribution pension plan
• Flexible benefits package starting from day 1
• Thrive in a Hybrid or Remote Model - including a tech peripheral rebate!
• Extensive learning & development programs and resources - plus unlimited free access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy courses!
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Educational Assistance and Recognition Program
• Employee perk program with incredible discounts for over 2,400 vendors!
• Get involved in one or many of our Moneris Committees and Employee Resource Groups - Inclusive Workplace Council (IWC), Black Employee Network, just to name a few

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Note: We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people with disabilities, people of all genders, sexual orientation and intersectional identities.

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We acknowledge that people from equity-deserving groups (including racialized individuals, women, gender diverse individuals, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and those born outside of Canada) are less likelihood to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet all the requirements posted. At Moneris, we believe candidates bring experience to their work in many ways. We encourage you to apply and share, in the application form, the transferrable experience you bring, and how this will support your success in this role.