Network Engineer Manager

Hodgson Russ LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Hodgson Russ LLP in Toronto is seeking a Network Engineer Manager to design, lead, and sustain a secure, high-performing network infrastructure. The role reports to the IT leadership and requires collaboration with our Buffalo headquarters during travel.

You will manage day-to-day operations, oversee installation and lifecycle management, and provide technical guidance as SME for incidents, changes, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer, software, or electrical engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of full-time network administration/engineering experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day network engineering operations to optimize availability and security.
• Oversee installation, maintenance and lifecycle management of network systems.
• Serve as SME for incident and change management and strategic initiatives.
• Supervise staff, set priorities, coach performance and ensure compliant documentation.

Skills

Network engineering

Leadership

Incident management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in designing, leading, and sustaining a secure, high-performing network infrastructure that supports our business operations and growth. Hodgson Russ LLP, a regional, US-based law firm with a vibrant Toronto office, is seeking a Network Engineer Manger. The position will be based in our Toronto office with collaboration (including regular travel) to our headquarters in Buffalo, New York. In this role, you will be responsible for the planning, design, and ongoing operation of the firm’s network infrastructure, translating business and technology requirements into scalable, secure, and reliable network solutions. Essential responsibilities include:

• Manage day-to-day network engineering operations, including standards, enhancements, patches, and operating procedures, to optimize availability, performance, security, and functionality.
• Oversee the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management of network systems, subsystems, and related resources supporting the firm’s internal environment, including communications equipment and end-user connectivity.
• Serve as the network Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing technical leadership and direction for incident and problem management, change execution, and strategic initiatives.
• Supervise assigned staff by setting priorities, coaching performance, ensuring documentation and compliance, and enforcing security and operational best practices.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited for a professional who thrives on challenges, excels in organization, time and resource management, and is an effective communicator. A bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, software engineering, or electrical engineering is required, along with at least six years of full-time experience in network administration or network engineering with progressively more senior and complex responsibilities.

At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position, if the successful applicant is based in Toronto is $83,700 to $102,600. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience and skill level.

Once an applicant has been interviewed for this position, within 45 days of the interview or the last interview, we will provide the applicant with information on whether a hiring decision has been made in respect of this position.