Senior Manager, Network Engineering

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship initiatives

Upskilling opportunities

Competitive Rewards program

Job summary

Scotiabank is seeking a Network Engineering Lead to manage a team, enhance network services, and support operations in LATAM, Caribbean, and Canada. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and extensive experience in diverse network technologies.

The ideal candidate will possess both technical expertise and exceptional communication skills, particularly in Spanish. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is emphasized, with competitive rewards and upskilling opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience managing a large group of network engineers.
• 8+ years of experience in multi-vendor environments at enterprise level.
• Strong core foundation in network technologies and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide a team of engineers in network service deployments.
• Act as an escalation point for complex system problems.
• Mentor and technically guide engineering teams during projects.

Skills

Strong communication (verbal/written) skills in Spanish

Good interpersonal skills

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Engineering, Networking Technology

Tools

Cisco

Fortinet

F5

Infoblox

SD-WAN

VoIP

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 250354. Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Scope and Team

Scotiabank’s Global Technology Enterprise Platform (GTEP) – Global Network Engineering (GNE) mandate focuses on delivering a voice and data network that is highly available, resilient, and enables Scotiabank businesses to operate globally without barriers. The team provides end‑to‑end connectivity solutions for data centers, campus sites, and remote branches. This position’s operational priority is to support and provide technical leadership for LATAM operations, followed by Caribbean and Canada, collaborating closely with regional and global teams.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Campus and Branches, you will lead and guide a team of engineers in the deployment, support, and continuous improvement of network and voice services. The team currently includes 8+ Latin American resources.

In this role, some travel may be required outside the Greater Toronto Area and you must be available as a 24x7 escalation point.

• You enjoy mentoring and technically guiding engineering teams.
• You thrive in large-scale projects and multi‑regional coordination.
• You are motivated to work with Caribbean, LATAM, and Canadian teams.
• You are eager to work with leading edge technologies to incorporate complex network solutions and collaborate with other technology teams.
• You thrive on being hands‑on during mid to complex project deployments into production, acting as an internal consultant and providing suggestions for viable solutions to high‑complexity system problems.
• You want to be challenged with complex problem solving in time‑sensitive situations to reduce system downtime and customer impact.

Qualifications

• Strong communication (verbal/written) skills in Spanish; English language proficiency is a strong plus.
• Good interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal and external business partners and vendors.
• At least 6+ years of technical experience managing a large group of network engineers/network analysts supporting, deploying, and interconnecting various network technologies at enterprise scale. Includes hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• At least 8+ years of technical experience and knowledge in multi‑vendor environments at enterprise level, including LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, Cisco, Fortinet, F5, Infoblox, SD‑WAN, VoIP.
• Superior problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, able to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Strong core foundation in fundamental network technologies and protocols.
• Post‑secondary education in Computer Science, Engineering, Networking Technology, or a related field.

Benefits

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship initiatives.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations.
• Upskilling opportunities through online courses, cross‑functional development, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days.
• Community Engagement opportunities.

Location

Canada: Ontario: Toronto