Lab Network Engineer for Optical R&D & IT Ops

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom firm in Ottawa is seeking a self-driven Network Engineer to support operations in an Optical R&D lab environment. The role involves managing network infrastructure, troubleshooting connectivity, and optimizing lab performance. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Computer Science and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in IP networking and lab management. This opportunity allows you to work on innovative projects within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Hands-on experience supporting an R&D lab or test environment.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Partner with IT teams to ensure optimal performance and availability of the lab network.
• Troubleshoot and resolve subnetting and IP addressing issues.
• Manage and maintain software licenses and tools for R&D teams.
• Monitor and optimize server resources to support engineering workloads.
• Oversee lab asset management including tracking hardware.

Skills

IP networking

subnetting

troubleshooting

Network infrastructure

desktop support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering or related field

Tools

asset management systems

inventory tracking tools

Job description

A leading telecom firm in Ottawa is seeking a self-driven Network Engineer to support operations in an Optical R&D lab environment. The role involves managing network infrastructure, troubleshooting connectivity, and optimizing lab performance. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Computer Science and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in IP networking and lab management. This opportunity allows you to work on innovative projects within a dynamic team.