About the Role
We are seeking a Technology Architect with strong enterprise networking expertise to support next generation LAN and WAN deployments in a large-scale, mission-critical environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for network architecture, implementation, configuration, troubleshooting, security policy development, and operational support across distributed locations.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with network design teams to deploy next generation LAN and WAN infrastructure.
- Produce SD-WAN configurations including policies and templates aligned with approved network designs.
- Develop high-level and low-level network design documentation and workbooks.
- Configure switches, routers, and firewalls based on approved network architectures.
- Configure and maintain dynamic routing protocols including BGP and OSPF.
- Perform physical installation of SD-WAN routers, LAN switches, and high-availability firewalls.
- Develop, implement, and maintain firewall policies.
- Design and configure centralized and localized traffic policies including application-aware routing.
- Test network configurations and troubleshoot network issues.
- Implement Quality of Service (QoS) policies across enterprise LAN and WAN environments.
- Deploy and maintain network configurations within inventory and configuration management repositories.
- Collaborate with infrastructure and facilities teams to support remediation activities.
- Develop and configure cloud-based firewall logging solutions.
- Support and maintain network environments during pilot and implementation phases.
- Assist with network automation and configuration management initiatives using Ansible and related tools.
- Configure Aruba ClearPass identity management solutions.
- Install and configure out-of-band management firewalls across multiple locations.
- Perform additional project-related duties as required.
Requirements
- Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) implementation, configuration, migration, and troubleshooting experience.
- Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama installation, configuration, and operational support experience.
- Strong VMware networking knowledge.
- Expert-level IP routing and Layer 2 networking using Cisco 9000-series switches.
- Strong VoIP and QoS implementation experience.
- Administration experience across Windows and Unix operating systems.
- IPv6 networking experience.
- Jenkins, Ansible, and API scripting for network automation.
- Docker Containers.
- Ansible Tower.
- ELK / Elastiflow stacks.
- NetBox.
- VMware ESXi networking, virtual distributed switching, clustering, and high availability.
- Active Directory, LDAP, DNS, and related enterprise infrastructure services.
- Strong IP networking and routing expertise including OSPF and BGP.
- Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager implementation and configuration experience.
- Knowledge of Palo Alto technologies, including Panorama and XDR.
- Experience supporting highly available 24x7 mission-critical environments.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic Agile environment.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to research, analyze, and resolve complex networking issues.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities under pressure.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Typically 7-10 years of progressive network engineering experience.
Skills
- Cisco SD-WAN
- Viptela
- Palo Alto Firewalls
- Panorama
- VMware networking
- IP routing
- Layer 2 networking
- Cisco 9000-series switches
- VoIP
- QoS
- Windows operating systems
- Unix operating systems
- IPv6 networking
- Jenkins
- Ansible
- API scripting
- Docker Containers
- Ansible Tower
- ELK
- Elastiflow
- NetBox
- VMware ESXi
- virtual distributed switching
- clustering
- high availability
- Active Directory
- LDAP
- DNS
- OSPF
- BGP
- Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager
- Palo Alto XDR
Location
- Toronto, ON
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
- 7-10 years
Education Level
- Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
About the Company
- Symbiotic Digital provides the IT Experts you need that solve problems and get things done.
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- Symbiotic Digital is a division of Symbiotic Group Inc.
- We serve customers in two ways, we provide: Digital Experts: IT Consulting expertise. Bright Minds That Produce Proven Results, Recruitment: Find The Right People You Need
- Serving IT & Business leaders, Symbiotic Digital provides a business system that enable us to provide the Expert Technical staff needed to solve challenging business and IT problems.
- IT leaders in the most reputable organizations in Canada have relied on Symbiotic Digital to help them staff difficult assignments with proven Experts uniquely evaluated by our proven QMS- Quality Management System Staff Development Model.
- We are a 100% Indigenous owned company.
- Learn more online at https://www.symbioticgroup.com/home-sd/.
