Designer, Network

Dollarama; Mount Royal; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollarama is seeking a Network Designer within the Network Projects Delivery team. You will implement large-scale technology projects across cloud (GCP, Azure) and on-prem environments, reporting to the Team Lead - Network Projects.

You will work on hybrid environments with Fortinet, Cisco, and F5 infrastructures. The role requires a network expert capable of designing resilient, high-performance, and secure architectures, collaborating with cloud, security, and operations teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in information technology or networking.
• 7+ years as a network administrator or similar.
• Certifications such as CCNP/CCD P/ CCNP Wireless/CCNP Security or Fortinet.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP).
• Experience with Fortinet and Cisco networks.
• Ability to design secure, high-availability architectures.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, design, and implementation of large-scale network projects.
• Deploy and optimize cloud network solutions in GCP and Azure.
• Improve on-prem infrastructures focusing on security, connectivity, resiliency, and performance.
• Work with Fortinet and Cisco technologies including SD-WAN and routing.
• Create and maintain network diagrams and deployment procedures.
• Collaborate with cloud, security, infrastructure, and operations teams.
• Support major incidents in project mode at Level 3 when needed.
• Ensure architectures are scalable for multinational deployments with potential latency.
• Provide clear technical documentation and handoff guidance.

Skills

Routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP)

Network security

Leadership

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or certificate in information technology, networking or related field

Tools

Fortinet FortiGate

FortiManager

SD-WAN

Cisco technologies

Cloud networking (GCP, Azure)

Job description

Job Summary

As a Network Designer within the Network Projects Delivery team, you will be responsible for implementing large-scale technology projects, both in cloud environments (GCP, Azure) and on-premise. Reporting to the Team Lead - Network Projects, you will actively participate in transformational initiatives across the company, including complex architectures, hybrid environments, and highly redundant, high-performance solutions. This role is intended for a network expert capable of working within environments that include Fortinet, Cisco, and F5 infrastructures.

Key Accountabilities

• Participate in the planning, design, and implementation of large-scale network projects across the organization;


• Work under the direction of the Team Lead - Network Projects to ensure successful delivery of strategic projects;


• Deploy, configure, and optimize cloud network solutions in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Microsoft Azure as part of project delivery;


• Contribute to the modernization of on-premise infrastructures, including security, connectivity, resiliency, and performance;


• Implement and maintain environments using Fortinet technologies (FortiGate, FortiManager, SD-WAN) and Cisco technologies (routing, switching, wireless);


• Design resilient, high-performance, and secure architectures tailored to business needs;


• Participate in multinational deployments in environments that may have significant latency;


• Collaborate closely with cloud, security, infrastructure, and operations teams to ensure alignment and consistency of solutions;


• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams, deployment procedures, and operational handoff guides; and


• Participate in level 3 support for major network incidents in environments still in project mode.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or certificate in information technology, networking or a related field;


• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a network administrator;


• Equivalent certifications: CCNP / CCDP / CCNP Wireless / CCNP Security, Fortinet;


• Strong knowledge of routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP;


• Good knowledge of Fortinet products;


• Experience supporting medium and large-scale network infrastructures;


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;


• Ability to work under pressure;


• Excellent ability to explain and present technical information, and capacity to understand complex technological concepts;


• Ability to manage projects within allocated timelines;


• Strong knowledge and understanding of network security; and


• Leadership, autonomy, initiative, and strong team spirit.

We thank all interested applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted by our recruitment team.