Lead Network Architect — Cloud, SD-WAN & Security

Socket.dev; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText in Ontario seeks a Lead Network Specialist to design, deploy, and manage secure network infrastructures spanning on‑prem and cloud environments. You will oversee campus, data center, WAN, and cloud networking, ensuring end‑to‑end reliability and scalability in a dynamic global operation.

The role requires 5+ years of enterprise networking experience, expert knowledge of Arista networks, SD‑WAN, VPN platforms, and cloud connectivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience; 5+ years in a Senior Network Engineer role in a medium to large enterprise.
• Expert-level experience with Arista Networks switching and wireless platforms, including CVaaS and AGNI.
• Strong expertise with enterprise routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, static) and cloud networking.
• Experience deploying Internet circuits and SD-WAN technologies; Palo Alto SD-WAN a plus.
• Experience with Cisco AnyConnect VPN and client access models.
• Familiarity with load balancing platforms (F5, KEMP) from a network integration perspective.
• Strong English communication; lead cross-functional meetings and document solutions.

Responsibilities

• Review, plan, and integrate acquired network environments into the global infrastructure.
• Design, deploy, and support Arista wired and wireless networks.
• Manage Internet, MPLS, and SD-WAN circuits; oversee migrations and redundancy.
• Support hybrid and cloud network connectivity across on‑prem and cloud environments.
• Configure routing, switching, wireless, VPN platforms for performance and security.
• Troubleshoot network issues with minimal customer impact and ITIL-aligned changes.
• Create, maintain, and document network designs, traffic flows, and procedures.
• Collaborate with acquisitions, vendors, and service providers for provisioning and SLAs.

Skills

Network design

Arista CVaaS

AGNI

Routing protocols

SD-WAN

Cloud networking

Cisco AnyConnect VPN

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Arista CVaaS

AGNI

Job description

OpenText in Ontario seeks a Lead Network Specialist to design, deploy, and manage secure network infrastructures spanning on‑prem and cloud environments. You will oversee campus, data center, WAN, and cloud networking, ensuring end‑to‑end reliability and scalability in a dynamic global operation.

The role requires 5+ years of enterprise networking experience, expert knowledge of Arista networks, SD‑WAN, VPN platforms, and cloud connectivity.