senior network engineer.

In this strategic hybrid role, you will bridge traditional on-premises enterprise networking with modern cloud infrastructure. Acting as a technical engineering lead, you will play a central role in a multi-year Data Center Exodus / Azure Migration, optimize global SD-WAN deployments, and build Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) automation pipelines. Working alongside the Global Network Architect and cross-functional technology squads, you will design, secure, and support resilient network solutions spanning cloud transit hubs, Cisco ACI data center fabrics, and high-volume manufacturing environments.

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days per week on-site at the corporate facility / 2 days remote)




Advantages
High-Impact Cloud Transformation: Take direct engineering ownership of moving legacy data center workloads into Microsoft Azure while modernizing global plant and corporate connectivity.

Full-Time Enterprise Stability: Secure a permanent, full-time engineering position within a thriving global enterprise undergoing massive digital modernization.

Modern IaC & SRE Sandbox: Drive automation adoption using Terraform, Ansible, and Python to introduce Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices to global network operations.

Relocation Support Included: Full relocation assistance available for qualified candidates moving within Canada.



Responsibilities
Data Center to Cloud Migration: Serve as the hands-on technical lead for transitioning legacy infrastructure to Microsoft Azure; design and manage transit routing, ExpressRoute connections, and cloud firewall policy changes.

Complex Infrastructure & SD-WAN Management: Maintain, optimize, and expand Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco ACI data center fabric, enterprise routing/switching (BGP, OSPF), and campus/plant wireless networks.

Tier-3 Engineering Escalation: Act as the senior technical escalation lead for complex, multi-domain network incidents crossing cloud, physical, and security boundaries that managed service provider (MSP) partners cannot resolve.

Network Automation & SRE Practices: Leverage Terraform and Ansible to automate network provisioning workflows, streamline routine change windows, and enhance network observability.

Vendor & MSP Oversight: Author detailed technical engineering work packages for third-party MSPs, overseeing operational execution and hypercare support.

Security & SASE Alignment: Partner with global security teams to co-design and enforce firewall policies, zero-trust frameworks, and secure edge access solutions (Zscaler).



Qualifications
Azure Cloud Network Depth: Proven experience designing, deploying, and securing enterprise cloud networks in Microsoft Azure (VNet architecture, Azure Firewalls, ExpressRoute, and transit routing).

Enterprise Cisco Architecture: Advanced hands-on expertise with Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure), enterprise routing/switching (BGP, OSPF), and enterprise wireless systems.

Hybrid Connectivity Mastery: Demonstrated track record seamlessly bridging physical manufacturing/on-premises environments with public cloud platforms.

Analytical & Ownership Mindset: Self-driven problem solver with a "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude and strong cross-functional communication skills.

Preferred Assets & Nice-to-Haves
Practical network automation experience using Terraform, Ansible, or Python.

Familiarity with Zscaler, SASE/SSE architectures, and next-generation firewalls.

Experience operating within Agile/Jira sprint workflows with an emphasis on capacity management and SRE principles.



Summary
If you are a tech-savvy Senior Network Engineer who pairs deep Azure cloud network skills and Cisco ACI/SD-WAN expertise with an appetite for Infrastructure-as-Code automation, this full-time permanent role in New Brunswick is an outstanding career step. Bring your migration leadership, Tier-3 troubleshooting capabilities, and collaborative mindset to our client's global engineering group today!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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