Network Engineer

Gala Solutions; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Montreal is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, and troubleshoot enterprise-scale Data Centre networks. The successful candidate will collaborate with multiple teams, author design documents, and provide escalation support for complex issues. They should have 5–7 years of experience in network engineering, strong knowledge in IP Routing, and expertise in Ethernet technologies. This is a contract role at the mid-senior level, offering an exciting opportunity for professionals in information technology.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in network engineering within financial services or technology firms.
• Strong knowledge of IP Routing and Multicast routing.
• Experience with Cisco platforms and strong security focus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement large scale network topologies for Data Centres.
• Serve as escalation point during network outages.
• Mentor team members and facilitate knowledge transfer.

Skills

Network Engineering

Ethernet technologies

IP Routing

VxLAN

Security architectures

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python/Ansible scripting

DNA Center

Wireshark

Cisco platforms

Arista platforms

Job description

Network Engineer

The Network Engineering team is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, and troubleshoot enterprise‑scale Data Centre networks. This role involves collaborating with multiple teams to deliver end‑to‑end network solutions, authoring design documents, and providing escalation support for complex network issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement large‑scale network topologies for Data Centres.
• Develop BoM, Visio diagrams, and configuration templates.
• Participate in weekly design meetings and engage with project managers for execution plans.
• Serve as escalation point during network outages and provide weekend support for critical projects.
• Author engineering standards and best‑practice architecture models.
• Mentor team members and facilitate knowledge transfer.

Required Skills

• 5–7 years of experience in network engineering within financial services or technology firms.
• Expertise in Ethernet technologies (SPT, 802.1Q, VPC, Leaf‑Spine IP Fabric).
• Strong knowledge of IP Routing (RIP, OSPF, BGP, MPBGP, TCP/IP) and Multicast routing (PIM, IGMP, MSDP).
• Experience with VxLAN and Cisco platforms (Nexus 9000, ASR 1000x/9000 series).
• Familiarity with Arista platforms and network OS (Cisco IOS, NXOS, IOS‑XR, Arista EOS).
• Strong security focus and understanding of multi‑tier security architectures.

Desired Skills

• Certifications: CCIE or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Python/Ansible scripting for automation.
• Experience with tools like DNA Center, Wireshark, Infoblox, HPNA, Splunk, Sevone.
• Knowledge of SDN, SD‑WAN, DMVPN, and public cloud networking.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, VMware, and storage over IP.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology