Lead Network Engineer

Randstad Digital; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 115.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model (GTA)

Health & dental benefits

HSA: annual allowance

Onsite parking

Career progression

Long-Term Disability

Zusammenfassung

Randstad Digital seeks a Senior / Lead Network Engineer to own network design, architecture, and deployment across enterprise environments while mentoring junior engineers on client sites.

The role requires extensive multi-vendor experience (Cisco Meraki, HP/HPE), strong communication with stakeholders, and MSP/IT consulting background. Hybrid work in the GTA with occasional travel to support IT projects.

Qualifikationen

• 5-7+ years hands-on enterprise network design and troubleshooting.
• Deep expertise in Cisco Meraki and HP/HPE switches.
• Advanced TCP/IP, VLANs, Spanning Tree, routing, VPNs and high-availability.

Aufgaben

• Architecture & Delivery: Design, configure, migrate, and support complex enterprise networking solutions.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead junior engineers and set technical standards.
• Client Engagement: Serve as primary technical resource on customer sites.
• Implementation & Migration: Develop implementation, migration, test, and rollback plans with diagrams.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Resolve tier-3 network issues across campus, branch, and data centers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Solutions Architects, PMs, delivery teams and OEM vendors.

Kenntnisse

Enterprise network design

Client-facing communication

MSP/IT consulting

Security clearance eligibility

Tools

Cisco Meraki

HP / HPE Switches

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is a leading provider of enterprise technology solutions and managed IT services across Canada. Known for delivering high-impact network, infrastructure, and security solutions, they partner with diverse organizations to modernize, migrate, and secure their digital environments. They foster a collaborative, high-growth atmosphere with a strong emphasis on continuous technical learning and mentorship.

Role Overview

We are seeking a polished Senior / Lead Network Engineer to join our client's team in a high-visibility, technical delivery and leadership role. In this position, you will own network design, architecture, and deployment projects across various customer environments while providing hands‑on daily technical mentorship to junior network engineers. The ideal candidate brings strong client-facing communication skills and a strong background in multi‑vendor enterprise environments (specifically Cisco Meraki and HP/Aruba).

Main Responsibilities

• Architecture & Delivery: Design, configure, migrate, and support complex enterprise networking solutions across routing, switching, wireless, SD‑WAN, and security technologies.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Act as the technical lead and daily mentor for junior network engineers, setting technical standards, guiding execution, and delegating complex routing/VLAN tasks.
• Client Engagement: Serve as a primary technical resource on customer sites, translating complex technical concepts into clear language for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Implementation & Migration: Develop comprehensive implementation, migration, test, and rollback plans; build network diagrams and as‑built documentation for new deployments and refreshes while minimizing customer downtime.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Diagnose and resolve complex tier‑3 network availability, connectivity, performance, and security issues across campus, branch, and data center environments.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Solutions Architects, Project Managers, delivery teams, and OEM vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.

Must Haves

• Experience: 5-7+ years of hands‑on enterprise network design, implementation, and troubleshooting experience.
• Core Hardware Proficiency: Deep expertise in Cisco Meraki (Firewalls & APs) and HP / HPE Switches.
• Technical Skills: Advanced mastery of enterprise TCP/IP, VLANs, Spanning Tree, complex routing protocols, VPNs, high‑availability setups, and network security.
• Soft Skills & Communication: Highly polished, client‑ready communication skills with a proven track record of managing customer relationships and simplifying complex ideas.
• MSP / Professional Services Background: Prior experience working within a Managed Services Provider (MSP) or IT consulting environment.
• Security Clearance: Must be eligible for or possess Reliability Secret Level 2 Clearance (will require criminal background and credit checks).

Nice to Haves

• Multi‑Vendor Experience: Hands‑on exposure to Aruba, Fortinet, HPE/Juniper (Mist), or Palo Alto Networks.
• Modern Architectures: Familiarity with SD‑WAN, SASE/SSE, network automation, and cloud‑managed network platforms.
• Target Salary: $115,000 - $120,000 Base Salary per year (commensurate with experience).
• Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in‑office in Brampton, ON / 2 days WFH) + ~5% local travel across the GTA.
• Health & Dental Benefits: Extended health and dental coverage, family coverage, and Long‑Term Disability (LTD) active after 3 months.
• Health Spending Account (HSA): $400/year starting allowance (scales to $700/year with tenure).
• Workplace Perks: Free onsite parking, time‑in‑lieu offered for extended hours on customer sites, and clear pathways for career progression.

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