Senior Network Consultant

Datacom; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services company in Southwestern Ontario is seeking a Senior Network Consultant to design and implement complex networking solutions. The role involves mentoring other consultants and engaging in client communications to ensure solutions are secure and scalable. Applicants should have over 8 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. A variety of networking vendor experiences and advanced certifications are also preferred. Flexible work arrangements and comprehensive perks are offered.

Benefits

Social events

Remote working

Flexi-hours

Professional development courses

Qualifications

• At least 8 years' experience in IT systems, network design, integration, or consulting.
• Advanced knowledge of network, network security, and cloud networking concepts.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Define client needs and develop delivery plans.
• Design and develop complex network solutions.
• Provide pre-sales support and mentor other consultants.

Skills

IT systems

network design

network security

cloud networking

communication skills

customer relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Aruba

AWS

Azure

Cisco

Job description

Our Why

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow.

About the Role (your why)

Our Network Services team is focused on delivering high-quality consultancy, design, and implementation of complex networking solutions for enterprise clients. As a Senior Network Consultant, you’ll be working closely with our customers to define requirements, design network solutions, and guide them through delivery — ensuring our solutions are fit-for-purpose, secure, and scalable. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring other consultants, contributing to sales proposals, and supporting our clients through their technology transformation journeys.

What you’ll do

At the moment, as Senior Network Consultant you will be focused on:

• Defining client needs and developing delivery plans and proposals.
• Designing and developing complex and high-quality network business solutions.
• Identifying and developing technology solutions using Datacom products, outsourced services, or proprietary tools and techniques.
• Liaising with customers during installation and testing of solutions.
• Planning and coordinating resources required for product implementation.
• Participating in pre-sales activities for network services.
• Mentoring other consultants within project teams.

What you’ll bring

Required experience:

• At least 8 years' experience in IT systems, network design, integration, or consulting.
• Advanced knowledge of network, network security, and cloud networking concepts.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and applicable regulations for networking.
• Expertise in complex network design and advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Technology, or related discipline.

• Experience with a range of networking vendors (e.g., Aruba, AWS, Azure, Check Point, Cisco, Citrix, Extreme Networks, Fortinet, F5, Google, Juniper, Palo Alto, ZScaler).
• Proven automation expertise across relevant tools and languages.
• Broad business and financial acumen.
• Advanced certifications such as AWS, AZURE, CCIE, CCSM, CCSE, FS301a/b, NSE7, PNCSE, PCNSC.

Why join us here at Datacom?

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size.

It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us. We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours, and professional development courses to name a few.

You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect, and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment.

We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand’s largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities.

We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and take pride in the steps we have taken — and continue to take — to make our environment fun, friendly, and supportive.