Senior Network Engineer (Contract)

Horizon Computer Solutions; Saskatchewan; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Horizon Computer Solutions seeks a Senior Network Engineer to deliver an enterprise connectivity upgrade in Saskatchewan. The role is hands-on, involving design, build, and commissioning of the OT/IT network across remote sites in a greenfield environment.

You will collaborate with site engineering and EPCM teams, implement a security-first network, and progressively bring operations in-house while ensuring thorough documentation and compliance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in network engineering in demanding environments.
• Experience designing, building and operating enterprise networks.
• Fortinet and Cisco Meraki firewalls, switching and access points.
• Fibre design and delivery knowledge for remote sites.
• OT/IT integration experience.
• Knowledge of network security controls and access controls.
• Post secondary education or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Relevant certifications (Fortinet NSE, Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Cisco Meraki) are assets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the enterprise connectivity upgrade at Rook I with the hardware investment including load balancing and failover.
• Design the OT/IT network for permanent infrastructure from construction to production operation.
• Build onsite OT and IT network ahead of fibre delivery and ensure seamless integration with permanent fibre.
• Implement, configure and commission the network from designs to tested, operational connectivity.
• Specify, source and oversee installation and commissioning of network hardware at site.
• Coordinate with site engineering teams and EPCM for smooth handover to operations.
• Apply site security framework with network segmentation and access controls.
• Transition network operations in-house from external providers and develop internal capability.
• Maintain accurate network documentation and diagrams.

Skills

Fortinet

Cisco Meraki

Networking

OT/IT integration

Fibre optics

Load balancing

Security controls

Remote site

Education

Post-secondary education

Fortinet NSE

Cisco CCNP/CCIE

Cisco Meraki certification

Tools

Fortinet

Cisco Meraki

Job description

SeniorNetworkEngineer(Contract)

RemotewithinSaskatchewan,Canada-6-MonthContract

WearecurrentlyseekinganexperiencedSeniorNetworkEngineer to support a major infrastructure project in Saskatchewan. This contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on network professional who thrives in designing, building, and implementing enterprise-grade network solutions in complex and industrial environments.

CandidatesmustbecurrentlybasedinSaskatchewan. While the role is primarily remote, occasional travel to project sites may be required.

ROLEOVERVIEW

ReportingtotheITManager,theSeniorNetworkEngineerisresponsiblefordeliveringtheenterpriseconnectivityupgradeattheRookIprojectanddesigningtheOT/ITnetworkforpermanentinfrastructure—thephysicalandlogicalbackbonethateverysystematsitewilleventuallydependon.Thisisanend-to-endrole:theSeniorNetworkEngineerisaccountableforboththedesignandtheimplementationofthenetwork,designing,building,configuring,andcommissioningtheconnectivityandOT/ITnetwork.

This is a hands-on role requiring deep network, with accountability for delivering resilient, secure connectivity in a remote, greenfield environment. The role works directly with NexGen’s site engineering and EPCM teams, ensuring connectivity and network design are integrated into the wider construction and operational plan.The successful candidate will take a proactive, security-first approach, operating independently while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners.

POSITIONRESPONSIBILITIES(includingbutnotlimitedto):

• Deliver the enterprise connectivity upgrade at Rook I, managing the enterprise grade connectivity hardware investment — including load balancing and failover — to establish a resilient network.
• Design the OT/IT network for permanent infrastructure, producing a network design that scales from construction through to production operation.
• Build out the onsite OT and IT network ahead of fibre delivery, ensuring network segments, switching, and cabling are in place and ready to integrate with permanent fibre connectivity once it is live.
• Implement, configure, and commission the network, turning designs into deployed, tested, and operational connectivity, owned through to handover into operations.
• Specify, source, and oversee the installation and commissioning of connectivity and network hardware at site, sequencing onsite work with construction and site-readiness timelines.
• Act as the connectivity liaison with site engineering teams, translating operational requirements into network requirements.
• Implement the site security framework, applying network segmentation and access controls in line with the baseline defined with the Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer.
• Progressively bring network operations currently delivered by the client external providers in-house, coordinating with those providers through the transition and building lasting internal capability.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, procedures, and standards.

EDUCATIONANDEXPERIENCE

• 7+ years experience in network engineering (or equivalent hands-on expertise), ideally in industrial, mining, energy, or comparably demanding environments
• Strongexperiencedesigning,building,andoperatingenterprisenetworks,including:
• Firewalls,switching,andwirelessaccesspoints(FortinetandCiscoMerakipreferred),withbreadthbeyondNexGen’scurrenttooling
• VLANs, routing, network segmentation, and resilient connectivity (load balancing and failover)
• OTanditsintegrationintotheITnetwork
• Demonstratedabilitytobothdesignandpersonallyimplement,configure,andcommissionnetworks,ratherthanonlyspecifyingworkforotherstobuild
• Strong fibre understanding, including fibre design, integration, and delivery to a remote site
• Experiencespecifying,sourcing,andoverseeingtheinstallationandcommissioningofenterprisenetworkhardwareatphysicalsites
• Comfortdeliveringconnectivityinremoteorgreenfieldlocations,coordinatingwithconstructionandengineeringteams
• Workingknowledgeofnetworksecuritycontrolsandaccesscontrolsappropriatetoaregulatedoperatingenvironment
• Strongtroubleshootinganddocumentationskills
• Relevant post secondary education (degree or diploma), or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience
• Relevant network certifications (e.g., Fortinet NSE, Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Cisco Meraki) considered an asset

CORECOMPETENCIES

Communication

• Communicates in an open, candid, and consistent manner to inform, enroll, coach, and inspire.
• Effectivelydeliversinformation(oralandwritten)inatimely,well-organized,andengagingmanner.

TeamEffectiveness

• Works collaboratively across functional teams, embracing diverse perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Demonstratesflexibilityandrespectfordifferentworkstyles.

WorkManagement

• Plansandmanagesactivitiestoensuretimelycompletionandsuccessfuloutcomes.
• Maintainsqualityandsafetystandardsacrossallworkstreams.

PersonalAccountability

• Takesresponsibilityforownactionsandoutcomes.
• Demonstratesresilienceandprofessionalisminafast-pacedenvironment.

Analytical/CriticalThinking

• Identifiesandsolvescomplexproblemswithconsiderationforoutcomes.
• Supportseffectivedecisionswithclearandinformativeexplanations.

Functional&TechnicalSkills

• Appliesspecializedknowledgeandsharesexpertisewithothers.

WorkArrangement

• RemotewithinSaskatchewan
• CandidatesmustresideinSaskatchewan.
• Occasionaltraveltositelocationsmayberequired.
• 6-monthcontractopportunitywithimmediateimpactonahigh-profileinfrastructureproject.