Senior Network Solution Architect: Enterprise & Cloud

J.D. Irving, Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian company is seeking a Network Solution Architect to design and implement robust IT infrastructure solutions. The role involves deep technical expertise in networking and enterprise architecture, with responsibilities covering end-to-end solutions and alignment with enterprise strategy. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, significant experience in IT, and TOGAF certification. Applicants must meet Canadian government security clearance requirements. This position requires full-time on-site presence.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in a similar role, with 10+ years in a professional IT environment.
• Experience in enterprise-scale network deployments and solution design.
• Familiarity with network security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end network infrastructure solutions.
• Lead complex infrastructure projects and maintain technical integrity.
• Ensure compliance with IT risk and regulatory mandates.

Skills

Networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS, QoS, IPv4/IPv6)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Bicep, Ansible, Chef, Puppet)

Agile and DevOps environments

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

TOGAF certification

Tools

Cloud Networking (Azure VNet peering, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway)

SDN, VPNs, firewalls

Job description

A leading Canadian company is seeking a Network Solution Architect to design and implement robust IT infrastructure solutions. The role involves deep technical expertise in networking and enterprise architecture, with responsibilities covering end-to-end solutions and alignment with enterprise strategy. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, significant experience in IT, and TOGAF certification. Applicants must meet Canadian government security clearance requirements. This position requires full-time on-site presence.