Senior Network Specialist (Architecture Enforcement & Operations)

American Iron & Metal (AIM); Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Group insurance

RRSP program

Free on-site gym

Two on-site cafeterias

Team events

Job summary

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is seeking a Senior Network Specialist to ensure the stability and efficiency of the enterprise network. You will serve as the L3 escalation point, bridging network admins and operations, and enforcing architectural standards across complex environments.

You will translate business needs into scalable network solutions, contribute to BOMs/SOWs, and drive automation and observability initiatives to improve reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of network administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of IP networks, LAN/WAN, VPN, DHCP, DNS.
• Direct experience with Cisco and Fortinet solutions.
• Scripting skills for automation and tooling.
• Excellent communication in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior escalation point for complex network incidents.
• Maintain stability and availability across routing, switching, WAN/LAN, and security devices.
• Review designs to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
• Collaborate with teams to implement scalable network solutions.
• Contribute to BOMs, SOWs, and implementation planning.
• Drive automation and improve monitoring and operational processes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce technical debt and improve reliability.

Skills

Network administration

LAN/WAN basics

Troubleshooting

Scripting for automation

English & French

Tools

Cisco

Fortinet

Observability tools

Job description

Company Description

Be part of AIM's growing success.

American Iron & Metal Company (AIM) is a recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry, with over 125 locations and 4,000 employees worldwide. We have continued to thrive for the past eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Join the AIM team, a growing team that, over the years, has transformed into a multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, construction waste recycling, weldment fabrication, demolition and dismantling, and auto recycling. We pride ourselves on doing good for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for everyone.

It's simple: we do it right. We strive for excellence.

Job Description

The Senior Network Specialist (Architecture Enforcement & Operations) is a senior technical individual contributor responsible for ensuring the stability, consistency, and operational excellence of AIM’s enterprise network infrastructure.

This role serves as the primary L3 escalation point for network operations and acts as a technical bridge between Network Administrators, Senior Network Administrators, and the Team Lead, Network Operations (final design authority). The role ensures that all network implementations align with approved architectural standards while supporting operational delivery and project execution.

What you're responsible for:

• Act as the senior escalation point for complex network incidents, leading advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of critical issues.


• Support the stability and availability of the enterprise network by managing high-severity incidents across routing, switching, WAN/LAN, and firewall environments.


• Ensure network solutions comply with enterprise architecture standards by reviewing technical designs and identifying deviations before deployment.


• Collaborate with the Team Lead, Network Operations, and cross-functional teams to ensure consistent execution of network standards and designs.


• Translate business and project requirements into scalable network solutions by defining technical, infrastructure, connectivity, and site readiness requirements.


• Contribute to project planning by providing technical input for Bills of Materials (BOMs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and infrastructure implementation activities.


• Drive operational excellence by supporting automation, DevOps initiatives, and improvements to network monitoring, tooling, and operational processes.


• Identify opportunities to reduce technical debt, standardize network infrastructure, and improve operational efficiency.


• Contribute to the continuous modernization of the enterprise network by enhancing scalability, resilience, performance, and reliability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in network administration.


• Mastery of IP network basics (LAN/WAN, Layer 2, Layer 3, VPN, SDN, DHCP, DNS...).


• Proven expertise in troubleshooting simple and complex network problems.


• Knowledge of network flow security.


• Knowledge of network concepts and technologies and LAN and WAN security.


• Scripting skills for network automation.


• Experience in implementing and managing observability and monitoring tools for network infrastructures.


• Experience with various network technologies.


• Significant experience with Cisco and Fortinet solutions. Experience with large network infrastructures a plus.


• ITIL certification, an asset


• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French.


• Results-oriented, team player.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Competitive salary + other benefits


• Group insurance and RRSP program;


• Company-wide events throughout the year (barbecue, Christmas party, etc.);


• Free on-site gym;


• Two on-site cafeterias (subsidized meal program available);


• Dynamic and rewarding work environment – work on high-impact and meaningful projects while having fun!