Consulting Network Engineer

ESTI Consulting Services; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Investment in training and development

Competitive compensation package

Overtime and bonus potential

Work across networking and cloud

Work with seasoned professionals

Exposure to diverse clients

Job summary

ESTI Consulting Services is seeking a Network Engineer to design, deploy, troubleshoot, and support complex network solutions for clients across mining, healthcare, government and finance. Based at the Saskatoon Head Office, you will work with Cisco, Fortinet and VMware, and travel to client sites as required.

You'll join a small, agile team valuing quality, teamwork, and practical results while benefiting from training and professional development, flexible work arrangements, and exposure to a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in network engineering or related tech role.
• Strong IP routing and switching fundamentals.
• Experience with enterprise network infrastructure (Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Wireless).
• CCNA/CCNP or CWNA/Fortinet certifications are assets.
• Willingness to travel within Western Canada.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, deploy, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and WLAN.
• Support network solutions across enterprise, data centre, cloud, and industrial environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Collaborate with vendors like Cisco, Dell, Fortinet, Palo Alto, VMware.
• Assess how applications communicate over IP networks when designing solutions.
• Perform wireless site surveys and assess coverage.
• Travel to client sites and follow site safety requirements.
• Document progress and communicate clearly to clients and team.
• Maintain equipment in field deployments and data centers.
• Continue learning and pursue certifications.

Skills

5+ years experience

IP routing

IP switching

Enterprise networks

CCNA/CCNP

Fortinet FCSS

OT/IoT networks

Travel willing

Client communication

Ownership & accountability

Job description

ESTI Consulting Services offers a mature range of professional services and IT‑based solutions within focused industry and technology niches. We help clients build effective technology solutions through skilled, collaborative teams that value quality, adaptability, and practical results. As a small, agile organization, ESTI provides employees with meaningful opportunities to contribute, learn, and grow across a variety of projects and roles. Our people thrive in a dynamic environment where teamwork, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering value are at the core of everything we do.

About the role

The Network Engineer designs, deploys, troubleshoots, and supports network solutions for a wide range of clients as part of the advanced network team. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, as our work spans a variety of sectors including mining, telecommunications, health care, government, utilities, education, research, and financial services.

We need a network specialist who can adapt to client needs and is willing to work outside of a traditional office environment when required. You’ll work with a wide variety of technologies, build your technical abilities, and have opportunities for training and professional development.

Position is based onsite at ESTI's Saskatoon Head Office. If you are located elsewhere, please indicate in your application thatyou are open to relocation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, deploy, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, wireless radios, and other network infrastructure.
• Configure and support network solutions across enterprise, data centre, cloud, and industrial environments, including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Work with evolving technologies from Cisco, Dell, Fortinet, Palo Alto, VMware, and other technology vendors.
• Apply a strong understanding of how applications communicate over IP networks when designing and troubleshooting network solutions.
• Conduct wireless site surveys and assess wireless coverage.
• Troubleshoot network issues quickly and methodically, identify the root cause, and provide clear recommendations or solutions.
• Support network environments where industrial control systems and other operational technology must operate securely and reliably alongside traditional IT networks.
• Rack, cable, configure, and install network equipment in a variety of environments, including data centres, industrial sites or underground mines.
• Travel to client sites as required, follow site-specific safety & PPE requirements, and be comfortable with extended periods away from a traditional office setting.
• Communicate technical information, issues, and recommendations clearly to clients, colleagues, and other technical professionals.
• Continue developing technical knowledge through training, hands‑on experience, and independent learning.
• Accurately track time and project activities in accordance with ESTI’s project and timekeeping requirements.
• Complete client‑required training, certifications, screening, and site‑access requirements, including WHMIS and other safety requirements as applicable. Drug tests may be required for some sites.

Technologies we work with

• Cisco routing and switching platforms, including ISR and ASR routers, Catalyst, Nexus, and Industrial Ethernet switches
• Cisco ASA firewalls, Cisco UCS, and Cisco wireless LAN controllers
• OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP
• Cisco Meraki MX, MS, and MR
• Cisco ISE and RADIUS for remote access VPN and wireless authentication
• Ekahau wireless site survey and design tools
• Fortinet
• VMware NSX and Cisco ACI
• VeloCloud, Meraki, and Viptela SD-WAN
• Industrial protocols including Modbus, PROFINET, CIP, and BACnet running over IP networks
• Cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, Azure, and Oracle
• Industrial IoT, operational technology, and network infrastructure supporting industrial control systems

Qualifications and Skills

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering, network administration, or a related technical role.
• Strong understanding of IP routing and switching, including TCP/UDP, Layer 2 frame forwarding, Layer 3 packet forwarding, subnetting, and routing protocols.
• Experience with enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless technologies.
• CCNA or CCNP in routing and switching or wireless, or CWNA, would be an asset.
• Fortinet FCP or FCSS certification would be an asset.
• Experience working with industrial, operational technology, or IoT networks would be an asset.
• Willingness and ability to travel, primarily within Western Canada, and work in a variety of environments, including offices, data centres, industrial facilities, and mine sites.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing requirements, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication and client‑facing skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Demonstrates accountability and ownership of assigned work, works effectively both independently and as part of a team, and learns quickly as technologies and client requirements evolve.
• Capable of carrying and maintaining the equipment, tools, and technology required to perform field work effectively and safely.

ESTI Consulting Services Offers

• Flexible work environment
• Investment in training and professional development
• Competitive compensation package and flexible health spending account
• Overtime and bonus potential
• No managed services and no on‑call responsibilities
• Opportunities to work on a wide variety of projects across networking, infrastructure, cloud, security, and industrial technology
• The opportunity to work alongside highly experienced specialists, including CCNPs, CWNEs, FCPs and FCSSs, VMware and VCF specialists, EMC experts, cloud specialists, and experienced project and supply chain professionals
• Exposure to a wide range of clients, industries, technologies, and challenging technical environments

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