Network Services Lead

Apex Systems, LLC; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 117,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Training opportunities

Certification discounts

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an Enterprise Network Lead to manage the day-to-day health of the corporate network and push for scalable, secure connectivity across on-premises and cloud environments.

You will guide a team of network engineers, handle major incidents, and collaborate with architecture, security, and cloud teams. This remote role offers occasional office attendance in Vancouver, Calgary, or Edmonton.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in enterprise network operations.
• 5+ years leading or directing a network operations team in a large, complex environment.
• Strong experience with network design, connectivity services, and security across on-premises and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Set standards for network operations, policies, and runbooks to ensure security and uptime.
• Lead incident, problem, change, and recovery processes and guide outages to root cause.
• Reduce manual work through automation and scalable solutions.
• Act as senior technical authority for LAN/WAN, wireless, VPN, Azure networking, and Fortinet security.
• Mentor and develop the network engineers on the team.

Skills

Network leadership

Fortinet

Azure networking

SD-WAN

Vendor management

Tools

Fortinet FortiGate

Cloud networking

Job description

# Network Services LeadApply**Job#: 3055142****Job Description:****Network Services Lead**Vancouver, BC | Calgary, AB | Edmonton, AB | Full-Time | Remote, with occasional office attendance**About the Role** Our client is hiring an Enterprise Network Lead to run the day-to-day health of its corporate network and take it forward. You'll own a connected environment of wired and wireless networks, WAN links, remote access VPN, Azure-based networking, and Fortinet security infrastructure. You'll advise IT leadership on network direction, push for consistent standards, and bring in new approaches where they make sense.This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll guide a team of network engineers, step in on the toughest incidents, and work alongside architecture, security, and cloud colleagues, external carriers, and internal business teams. The goal is a network that stays secure, dependable, and ready to scale.**What You'll Do***Direction and Standards** Help IT leadership set the plan for network operations, including standards, policies, and ways of working that support security, uptime, and business needs* Review performance data, service trends, risks, and new technologies to help decide where the team should focus* Create and keep current the documentation, monitoring, and runbooks that keep service delivery consistent*Running the Network** Keep the network and communications environment available and performing well, and keep improving it* Run the incident, problem, change, and recovery processes, and raise the quality of how the team delivers service* Lead the response to complex outages, find the root cause, and make sure the fix holds* Replace manual work with automation and build solutions that scale*Technical Leadership** Act as the senior technical authority for LAN/WAN, wireless, VPN, Azure networking, Fortinet security, and enterprise connectivity* Guide, coach, and develop the network engineers on the team*Vendors and Partners** Manage relationships with internet providers, telecom carriers, and other third parties so connectivity stays reliable and service levels are met* Work with infrastructure, cloud, security, and business teams to deliver network services that fit their needs**What You Bring***Experience** 8+ years in enterprise network operations, with a background in infrastructure support and IT service management* 5+ years leading or directing a network operations team in a large, complex environment* Strong experience with network design, connectivity services, and security across on-premises and cloud environments* Proven track record managing ISPs, telecom carriers, and other vendors, including service levels and escalations* Solid grounding in structured incident, problem, and change management, with a focus on continuous improvement* Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments, including Azure networking and business-critical services*Technical Skills** Hands-on experience with Fortinet firewalls (FortiGate), SD-WAN, and secure connectivity* Working knowledge of cloud networking and how it connects to on-premises infrastructure*People and Communication** A record of leading, coaching, and growing technical teams* Strong working relationships with vendors, service providers, and stakeholders* Clear communication, sharp analysis, and sound judgment under pressure* The ability to explain technical problems in terms of business impact and recommend next steps**Work Setup*** Remote, with the option to visit your nearest office (Vancouver, Calgary, or Edmonton) when needed**Compensation** Competitive salary based on experience. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.****Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:** In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.***Employee Type:** FullTime**Location:** Vancouver, BC, CA**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 7, 2026**Pay Range:** $117,000 - $165,000