Network Administrator (Enterprise Networking & SD-WAN) | CDW Canada | Edmonton, Canada

CDW Canada (on behalf of a client); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW Canada is seeking an experienced Network Administrator to support an enterprise network during a critical operations period in Edmonton. The role focuses on stability, troubleshooting, deployment of new infrastructure, and day-to-day operational support across multiple locations.

You will work with Cisco Meraki, VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN, and Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN, handling incidents, hardware deployments, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Enterprise network experience required.
• Hands-on Cisco Meraki experience.
• VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN expertise.
• Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN (ION) experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and incident resolution skills.
• LAN/WAN networking knowledge.
• VPN implementation and support experience.
• Excellent documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support for enterprise network infrastructure across multiple sites.
• Monitor network health, availability, and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, wireless, and connectivity issues.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain network hardware and infrastructure components.
• Support Cisco Meraki environments including routing, switching, wireless, and security.
• Administer VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN environments and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Manage Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN (ION) infrastructure.
• Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and technical teams to resolve incidents.
• Participate in network upgrades, hardware refreshes, and infrastructure projects.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend long-term stability solutions.
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
• Support change management activities and ensure operational standards.
• Assist with capacity planning and network optimization initiatives.

Skills

Cisco Meraki

VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN

Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN

LAN/WAN networking

Troubleshooting

Network security

VPN technologies

Documentation

Vendor coordination

Education

Degree/Diploma in IT/Networking

Tools

Cisco Meraki

VMware VeloCloud

Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN

Job description

Job Title: Network Administrator (Enterprise Networking & SD-WAN) | CDW Canada | Edmonton, Canada

Recruiting Company: CDW Canada (on behalf of a client)

Job Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Job Type: Contract (4-6 Months) with Potential for Extension or Permanent Employment

Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Contract Duration: 4-6 Months

Potential Opportunity: Contract-to-Permanent

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Network Administrator to support a large-scale enterprise network environment during a critical operational period. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining network stability, troubleshooting complex connectivity issues, deploying new infrastructure, and providing day-to-day operational support across multiple business locations.

Detailed Job Description

As a Network Administrator, you will join a dynamic network operations team responsible for supporting enterprise-grade networking infrastructure across multiple sites. You will play a critical role in ensuring network availability, performance, and security while supporting ongoing infrastructure maintenance and enhancement projects. Working with modern networking technologies including Cisco Meraki, VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN, Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN, and enterprise VPN solutions, you will troubleshoot complex issues, deploy new equipment, and help maintain operational excellence. The role requires a proactive professional with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced production environments. This position offers the potential to transition into a permanent role based on performance and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support for enterprise network infrastructure across multiple sites.
• Monitor network health, availability, and performance to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, wireless, and connectivity-related issues.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain network hardware and infrastructure components.
• Support Cisco Meraki network environments including routing, switching, wireless, and security solutions.
• Administer VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN environments and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Manage and support Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN (ION) infrastructure.
• Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and technical teams to resolve network incidents.
• Participate in network upgrades, hardware refreshes, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop recommendations for long-term network stability.
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Support change management activities and ensure adherence to operational standards.
• Assist with capacity planning and network optimization initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Degree, Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience supporting enterprise network environments.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki networking platforms.
• Strong knowledge of VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN technologies.
• Experience supporting Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN (ION) environments.
• Strong expertise in network troubleshooting and incident resolution.
• In-depth understanding of LAN and WAN networking technologies.
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching concepts and protocols.
• Experience implementing and supporting VPN technologies.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise wireless networking solutions.
• Experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining network hardware.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and technical documentation capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with technical teams.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Cisco CCNA certification.
• Palo Alto PCNSE certification.
• Experience supporting multi-site enterprise network environments.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and performance management tools.
• Knowledge of network security best practices and access control technologies.
• Experience supporting cloud-connected or hybrid networking environments.

Recruitment Pro Tip

For Network Administrator roles, hiring managers look for candidates who can quickly stabilize and support live production environments. Highlight the size of networks you have managed, SD-WAN technologies supported, major incidents resolved, hardware deployments completed, and any achievements related to uptime improvement, network modernization, or operational efficiency. Quantifiable results will significantly strengthen your application.