Senior Network Engineer

tmx; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TMX is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join the infrastructure team in Vancouver, BC. The role focuses on multicast, Cisco datacenter technologies, F5 LTM/APM, FortiGate firewalls, and wireless, with 24/7 on-call support for mission-critical networks.

You will implement, maintain, and support robust, scalable network services, mentor juniors, and contribute to security, automation, and documentation efforts. Hybrid work arrangement with 2–3 days in office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or similar field.
• 7+ years in network engineering with operations focus.
• Hands-on with Cisco ACI datacenter tech.
• Expert-level routing/switching protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP).
• Multicast networking and Cisco wireless tech experience.
• Cisco Nexus/Catalyst NX-OS/XE experience.
• Firewall admin and policy management; F5 LTM/APM; SSO integrations.
• SAN storage networking experience; CCNP Datacenter or CCNP Enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support global enterprise network, 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Lead network-related projects from planning to post-deployment support.
• Mentor and train junior engineers on troubleshooting and protocols.
• Create and maintain network diagrams, SOPs, and knowledge base articles.
• Monitor performance and capacity using tools like SolarWinds, Splunk, Wireshark.

Skills

Networking expertise

BGP/OSPF/EIGRP

Routing & switching

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Cisco ACI

Nexus/NX-OS

Cisco ASA Fortinet Firewalls

F5 LTM/APM

Job description

Venture outside the ordinary - TMX Careers The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets. United as a global team, we're connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation's most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team.

Ready to be part of the action?

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Network Engineer with 7+ years of experience to join our dynamic infrastructure team. In this full-time role, you will be an integral member responsible for implementing, maintaining, and supporting our mission-critical network infrastructure. With a focus on Multicast, Cisco datacenter technologies, F5 LTM/APM, FortiGate firewalls, and wireless, you will contribute to the development of resilient, scalable, and secure solutions that power our business. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in large-scale, mission-critical networks. This role requires a solid background in data center technologies, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless technologies. You will support our current infrastructure and will participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to ensure the stability of our critical applications.

Reports to: Senior Manager, Network Engineering

Job Location: Hybrid (2-3 days in office) - based in Vancouver, BC.

Key Accountabilities

• Network Operations: Act as part of a team of network engineers in the day-to-day operations and 24/7 support of our global enterprise network, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) and uptime targets are met.
• Infrastructure Support: Provide support for Datacenter, Campus, SAN, and Wireless infrastructure.
• Technical Escalation: Serve as the top-tier technical escalation point for troubleshooting and resolving complex, high-priority network incidents.
• Optimization: Engineer, implement, and optimize routing protocols (BGP) and switching environments to improve network efficiency and reduce latency.
• Automation: Develop and maintain network automation scripts using Python, Ansible, or similar tools to standardize configurations and automate repetitive operational tasks.
• Security Management: Manage and maintain network security infrastructure, including firewalls (Cisco ASA, Fortinet, AWS Native FW), VPNs, and NAC solutions (Cisco ISE).
• Performance & Capacity: Oversee the performance and capacity of the network, utilizing monitoring tools like SolarWinds, Splunk, and Wireshark to proactively identify and address potential issues.
• Project Leadership: Lead network-related projects, from planning and design to implementation and post-deployment support.
• Mentorship: Mentor and train junior engineers on advanced troubleshooting techniques, network protocols, and operational best practices.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including network diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and knowledge base articles.
• On-Call Support: Participate in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours support for critical workloads.

Must-Haves

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of experience in a network engineering role, with a focus on operations.
• Datacenter Tech: Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI datacenter technology.
• Network Protocols: Expert-level knowledge of routing and switching protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Spanning Tree).
• Specialized Networking: Experience with Multicast networking (PIM-SM, IGMP, MSDP) and Cisco wireless technologies.
• Hardware Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco enterprise-grade hardware (Nexus, Catalyst) and NX-OS/IOS.
• Security & Load Balancing: Proven experience with firewall administration and policy management, as well as F5 LTM/APM and Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations.
• Storage Networking: Experience with SAN technology (Cisco or Brocade).
• Certifications: Cisco CCNP Datacenter or CCNP Enterprise certification.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication and documentation skills, with proficiency in tools like Visio or Lucidchart.

Nice-to-Haves

• Advanced Certification: Cisco CCIE or Fortinet NSE 4+ certification (or actively working towards).
• Cloud Expertise: Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate).
• Scripting: Any scripting experience (Python, Ansible, or Terraform).

Salary Range: 120K/year - 130K/year CAD. Please note that the salary range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including