Network Field Engineer

Sharp Brains; Calgary; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dispatch-Based Freelance Opportunity

Onsite Assignments Based on Client...

Flexible Engagement Model

Job summary

Sharp Brains Limited is seeking an experienced Network Engineer / Network Architect for a Dispatch-Based Freelance Contract. You will design and implement scalable enterprise network solutions, covering security, data center infrastructure, and WAN/LAN connectivity.

The role involves architecture reviews, documentation creation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in enterprise networking, hands-on F5 experience, and strong knowledge of BGP/OSPF/EIGRP,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise networking, network architecture, or infrastructure engineering.
• Hands-on experience with F5 Load Balancers.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, IPsec Site-to-Site VPN, NAT, and VRF.
• Data Center technologies: VPC, VDC, FCoE, Virtual Switching.
• Layer 2 technologies: Switching, VLANs, STP.
• Layer 3 routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS.
• Wireless Network Design and Configuration.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable network solutions based on business and technical requirements.
• Implement and support enterprise network infrastructure, security, and connectivity solutions.
• Perform network assessments, architecture reviews, and provide strategic design recommendations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network, hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
• Deploy and maintain network security technologies and best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including HLDs, LLDs, network diagrams, as-built documentation, BOMs, and knowledge transfer materials.
• Support operational escalations and ensure network performance, availability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve network architecture and operational efficiency.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Network architecture

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

MPLS

VLANs

STP

F5 Load Balancers

IPsec Site-to-Site VPN

NAT

VRF

Data Center

VPC

VDC

FCoE

Virtual Switching

Tools

Infoblox

VXLAN

SD-WAN

SDN

Job description

Network Engineer / Network Architect (CCNA / CCNP) | Dispatch Freelance Contract

Sharp Brains Limited is actively seeking an experienced Network Engineer / Network Architect to join our global network of field engineers. This is a Dispatch-Based Freelance Contract, ideal for professionals looking to support enterprise networking, security, and data center projects on an as-needed basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable network solutions based on business and technical requirements.
• Implement and support enterprise network infrastructure, security, and connectivity solutions.
• Perform network assessments, architecture reviews, and provide strategic design recommendations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network, hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
• Deploy and maintain network security technologies and best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including HLDs, LLDs, network diagrams, as-built documentation, BOMs, and knowledge transfer materials.
• Support operational escalations and ensure network performance, availability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve network architecture and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise networking, network architecture, or infrastructure engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• F5 Load Balancers
• Advanced knowledge of:
• TCP/IP
• IPSEC Site-to-Site VPN
• Client VPN
• NAT
• VRF
• Strong understanding of Data Center technologies:
• VPC
• VDC
• FCoE
• Virtual Switching

• Expertise in Layer 2 technologies:
• Switching
• VLANs
• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

• Expertise in Layer 3 routing protocols:
• BGP
• OSPF
• EIGRP
• MPLS
• Experience with Wireless Network Design and Configuration.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco Voice / Call Manager
• SD-WAN
• Software Defined Networking (SDN)
• Network Monitoring Solutions
• Infoblox
• VXLAN

Certifications

Preferred

• Dispatch-Based Freelance Opportunity
• Onsite Assignments Based on Client Demand
• Flexible Engagement Model
• Opportunity to Support Enterprise and Data Center Projects
• Advance Notice Provided Prior to Scheduled Activities
• Long-Term Collaboration Opportunities for High-Performing Engineers

Please Note: This is not a full-time position. Engineers will be engaged based on client requirements and project availability. Activities may include scheduled deployments, implementations, troubleshooting, upgrades, and onsite support engagements.