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Network Architect

Canada, Lacombe · Job Posted June 16, 2026
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Our Alberta client is looking for a Network Architect with experience designing modern branch connectivity patterns including local internet egress, planning, and guiding the implementation of a resilient, secure, and scalable network architecture that supports modern infrastructure platforms, cloud integration, cybersecurity requirements, and high availability operations. Client: Provincial Government Duration: 3 months Location: Onsite Pay Rate: $103-119/hr INC

Job Responsibility

  • Design and develop enterprise network architectures supporting two data centres, hybrid cloud environments, and remote connectivity
  • Lead network modernization initiatives including software-defined networking (SDN), segmentation, automation, and zero-trust architecture principles
  • Develop long-term network roadmaps aligned with business, security, and operational objectives
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for future-state network capabilities
  • Lead network health assessments, including performance analysis, configuration review, and identification of systemic issues
  • Define target-state branch architecture patterns, including local internet egress and secure traffic routing models
  • Architect highly available and redundant network solutions across dual data centre environments
  • Design resilient Layer 2 and Layer 3 topologies, including routing, switching, WAN, and data centre interconnect solutions
  • Support modernization of legacy infrastructure to modern enterprise networking platforms
  • Lead network migration planning, failover design, and disaster recovery connectivity strategies
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement secure network architectures and segmentation strategies
  • Design and maintain secure remote access, firewall integration, NAC, IDS/IPS, and zero-trust networking solutions
  • Ensure network designs align with organizational security standards, compliance requirements, and best practices
  • Participate in risk assessments, vulnerability remediation planning, and incident response activities
  • Design and integrate centralized logging and analytics solutions e.g. FortiAnalyzer into the network security
  • Support hybrid cloud networking initiatives across platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
  • Design secure connectivity between on-premises data centres and cloud services
  • Collaborate with infrastructure and systems teams to support virtualization, storage, backup, and application connectivity requirements
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineers and operational teams
  • Act as a senior technical advisor for enterprise infrastructure projects and modernization initiatives
  • Collaborate with vendors, service providers, and project teams to ensure successful solution delivery
  • Create and maintain architectural documentation, standards, diagrams, and operational procedures
  • Provide hands-on support during implementation phases, accelerating delivery and assisting with complex troubleshooting or operational gaps

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years experience in enterprise networking
  • Industry certifications (preferred/optional): CCNP / CCIE
  • Azure Network Engineer Associate
  • AWS Advanced Networking
  • CISSP or equivalent security certification
  • Senior-level network architecture experience
  • Designing and supporting multi-data centre environments
  • Leading infrastructure modernization or transformation initiatives
  • Experience with SD-WAN, network automation, and IaC (preferred)

Nice to have

  • Experience with SD-WAN, network automation, and IaC
  • Industry certifications: CCNP / CCIE
  • Azure Network Engineer Associate
  • AWS Advanced Networking
  • CISSP or equivalent security certification
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