Platform Engineer - Network Operations

BCtechjobs; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 229,233,000 - 257,887,000; Full time

Job summary

BCtechjobs is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer - Network Operations for a 6-month contract with a global organization. The role sits with the infrastructure team, supporting SD-WAN, Wi‑Fi, firewalls, VPN, and DNS/DHCP across 750+ stores and offices worldwide.

On-site in downtown Vancouver, four days per week, with a dynamic leadership team and opportunities to enhance monitoring and automation. You will bring 4–8 years of enterprise network experience, hands-on with Cisco SD-WAN, Meraki,

Qualifications

• 4-8 years supporting enterprise network operations across retail stores, DCs, offices and cloud environments.
• Experience with LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, firewalls, routing, switching, VPN, and DNS/DHCP/IPAM.
• Hands-on with platforms such as Cisco SD-WAN, Meraki, Aviatrix, Juniper, or Zscaler.
• Scripting for automation (Python, PowerShell, or IaC) to reduce repetitive work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain global network operations across 750+ stores, distribution centers, and offices in 25 countries.
• Collaborate with architects, security teams, and vendors to build a secure, scalable network.

Skills

LAN/WAN

SD-WAN

Wi-Fi

Firewalls

VPN

DNS/DHCP/IPAM

Python

PowerShell

Infrastructure as Code

Tools

Cisco SD-WAN

Meraki

Aviatrix

Juniper

Zscaler

Job description

6-month contract Platform Engineer - Network Operations working with the infrastructure team of a global organization.

• 6-month contract Network Engineer role
• Working with a growing infrastructure team
• On site work environment with 4 days a week in office

What & Why:

Our client is looking to add a Senior Network Engineer to be a key player on their Global Network Engineering team, responsible for keeping a massive, complex infrastructure running seamlessly across 750+ stores, distribution centers, and corporate offices in 25 countries. As a Platform Engineer, you’ll help run and improve the global network, from SD-WAN and Wi‑Fi to firewalls, VPN, and carrier circuits. You’ll pair hands‑on operational support with better monitoring, automation, and self‑service tooling so issues are caught earlier and resolved faster. You'll collaborate with architects, security teams, and vendors to build a network that’s secure, scalable, and ready to support their continued global expansion. This is a great chance to join a team with stellar leadership.

Who:

This client is one of the most recognizable Canadian brands, a true Vancouver success story who has expanded globally. They are well known for their corporate culture and has won major awards for their accomplishments. They have invested majorly in technology and have had an incredibly successful past few years, including a major strategic acquisition. They have an all-star leadership team who keeps you accountable and provides support while still affording you tremendous autonomy. They are located close to rapid transit in newly renovated offices in downtown Vancouver and have an onsite work environment with 4 days a week in office.

You:

You will bring the following education, skills and experience to the role:

• You have 4-8 years supporting enterprise network operations across retail stores, distribution centers, offices, and cloud environments, with experience in LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, Wi‑Fi, firewalls, routing, switching, VPN, and DNS/DHCP/IPAM
• You’ve worked hands‑on with platforms such as Cisco SD-WAN, Meraki, Aviatrix, Juniper, or Zscaler, and you know your way around carrier circuits and managed network services
• You’ve used monitoring and ITSM tools like SolarWinds, Splunk, Datadog, PagerDuty, or ServiceNow, and you’re comfortable with packet capture and troubleshooting
• You write scripts and automation (Python, PowerShell, or infrastructure as code) to cut down repetitive work and build runbooks

Compensation:

This role pays between $80-90 per hour.