Senior Network Engineer – Lab & Telecom Infrastructure

Syntronic; Outaouais; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Syntronic is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support a shared Test & Verification Lab in Canada, handling enterprise to carrier-grade infrastructure. You will configure devices, deploy IP/MPLS, manage VLANs and IP addressing, and drive lab readiness across multiple teams.

Applicants should bring 7–15 years of hands-on experience, strong routing and security knowledge, and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues while documenting procedures. CGP clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7-15 years of hands-on network engineering experience in lab/test telecom or data centre environments.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, switching, VLANs, IPv4/IPv6, routing, and security practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot multi-layer network issues and document outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Fortinet switches, FortiGate firewalls, Ciena routers, and Layer 2/3 switching.
• Deploy and support IP/MPLS connectivity for engineering test beds and demos.
• Manage VLANs, subnets, DHCP scopes, routing/firewall policies, and IP addressing.
• Lead lab turn-ups, equipment moves, rack installation, cabling, and readiness activities.
• Diagnose connectivity, routing, switching, firewall, performance, and MPLS issues using logs and captures.
• Monitor network health with Zabbix, Grafana, Syslog/Loki; improve live visibility.

Skills

TCP/IP

Ethernet switching

VLANs

IPv4/IPv6

Subnetting

Routing protocols

Firewalls

DHCP

IP addressing

Network security

Education

Degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, CS, Networking, Telecommunications, or related discipline

Tools

Fortinet FortiSwitch

FortiGate

Ciena

MPLS

Linux

Zabbix

Grafana

Syslog/Loki

VMware/Proxmox/KVM

Python or shell scripting

IPAM/documentation tools

Job description

Syntronic is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support a shared Test & Verification Lab in Canada, handling enterprise to carrier-grade infrastructure. You will configure devices, deploy IP/MPLS, manage VLANs and IP addressing, and drive lab readiness across multiple teams.

Applicants should bring 7–15 years of hands-on experience, strong routing and security knowledge, and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues while documenting procedures. CGP clearance is preferred.