: Work Location: Toronto / Hybrid Technical Leadership

Lead L3-level network operations, escalations, and advanced troubleshooting.

Support the design, deployment, and optimization of enterprise network architectures.

Drive network modernization initiatives aligned with business and security objectives.

Core Technical Skills

Cisco ACI: Fabric configuration, policy modelling, tenant creation, contracts, integration & troubleshooting.

Cisco Routing & Switching: Advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), VLANs, STP, HSRP/VRRP, QoS, WAN optimization.

Cisco DNA Center (DNAC): Assurance, automation workflows, templates, configuration management.

Cisco Wireless: Controller-based wireless solutions, AP provisioning, RF optimization, wireless security.

Preferred Skills

Experience with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) for NAC, authentication policies, posture, guest access workflows.





Operational Responsibilities

Perform L3 support for critical incidents and root cause analysis.

Define network standards, SOPs, and high‑level & low‑level designs (HLD/LLD).

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (security, cloud, infra, apps).

Monitor network performance and drive continuous optimization.

Manage vendor coordination, upgrades, and tech refresh initiatives.

Certifications (Preferred)

Cisco CCNA

Cisco CCIE Routing & Switching (Lab preferred)

Soft Skills

Solid analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Ability to lead teams and mentor L1/L2 engineers.

Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

📌 Consultant (Toronto)
🏢 HCLTech
📍 Toronto