Senior IT Operations Analyst – NOC Shift Leader

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment firm is seeking a Network Operations Shift Lead in Toronto, Ontario. The candidate will oversee large-scale networks across 3,000 offices and lead a shift team in troubleshooting and operational management. Proven experience with Cisco routing, SD-WAN, and team leadership skills are essential for success in this role. The position entails a 12-month contract with a rotating shift schedule.

Qualifications

• 7–8 years of experience in Network Operations, with proven escalation and troubleshooting expertise.
• Strong background in Cisco routing & switching.
• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN technologies and Palo Alto firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a shift team responsible for supporting enterprise-scale networks.
• Perform tier 2 troubleshooting and escalation support for complex network issues.
• Oversee operational firefighting to minimize production disruption.

Skills

Tier 2 troubleshooting

Cisco routing & switching

SD-WAN technologies

Palo Alto firewalls

Cisco Meraki

F5 load balancing

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Network Operations Shift Lead
Contract: 12 months

We are seeking an experienced Network Operations Shift Lead to oversee large-scale global enterprise networks, consisting of over 3,000 offices worldwide and 15,000–20,000 access points. This role requires strong expertise in second-level troubleshooting, escalation handling, and operational leadership within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a shift team responsible for supporting enterprise-scale networks.

• Perform tier 2 troubleshooting and escalation support for complex network issues.

• Oversee operational firefighting to ensure minimal disruption to production environments.

• Provide expert-level support across Cisco routing & switching, SD-WAN technologies, Palo Alto firewalls, and Cisco Meraki.

• Support load balancing and production stability through F5 technologies.

• Ensure smooth network operations, incident management, and escalation to senior teams when required.

Qualifications

• 7–8 years of experience in Network Operations, with proven escalation and troubleshooting expertise.

• Strong background in Cisco routing & switching (expert level).

• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN technologies, Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco Meraki, and F5 load balancers.

• Prior exposure to large-scale global networks (multi-thousand access points/offices).

• Ability to lead a shift team effectively under high-pressure operational conditions.

• Strong focus on break-fix troubleshooting and operational problem-solving.

Schedule

• Initial 2 weeks: 5 day shifts + 2 night shifts (7 days total per week).

• Following rotation: 2 weeks of 5 night shifts + 2 day shifts (7 days total per week).

• Shifts are 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (12-hour rotations).