Job Title: RDL Network Architect
Client: Private Sector Technology Company
Duration: 6-12 months contract (potential extensions)
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Job Overview
Kyndryl are seeking an experienced RDL Network Architect to support the design and implementation of secure, scalable network infrastructure for engineering and R&D; lab environments. This role will focus on network segmentation, SD-WAN architecture, firewall policy design, and secure access controls to support isolated and high-security operational environments.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in enterprise network architecture, NAC solutions, and secure lab connectivity across Aruba or Cisco environments.

Qualifications:

- Robust experience in network architecture and design expertise in:
- o VLAN design and segmentation
- o SD-WAN technologies
- o Firewall policy design and management
- o ClearPass/NAC solutions

- Experience supporting R&D; lab isolation and secure engineering environments
- Strong knowledge of Aruba or Cisco networking stacks
- Excellent troubleshooting and stakeholder communication skills
- Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or high-security enterprise environments
- Familiarity with export-control or regulated infrastructure environments
- Knowledge of automation or infrastructure-as-code for network provisioning




- Relevant networking certifications (CCNP, CCIE, Aruba certifications, etc.)

Expected Tasks:

- Design and implement secure network architecture for enterprise and R&D; lab environments
- Own global air-gapped RDL architecture and defend HLD/LLD decisions before security governance.
- Deep Check Point, SD-WAN, VLAN segmentation, CyberArk vPAM, Zscaler ZTNA and Linux expertise.
- Design secure package-repository transfer, local identity/RBAC and repeatable site deployment patterns.
- Develop and maintain:
- o VLAN design and segmentation strategies
- o SD-WAN connectivity solutions
- o Firewall policies and network security controls

- Architect and support network isolation to protect sensitive lab and engineering environments
- Implement and maintain NAC/ClearPass onboarding and access controls
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and engineering teams on network standards and governance
- Troubleshoot complex network and connectivity issues
- Document network architecture, configurations, and operational standards
- Support scalability, performance optimization, and future-state network planning

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**Please note this is for a contract position with one of our clients and not a fulltime employment role with Kyndryl Canada**

📌 Network Architect (Canada)
🏢 Kyndryl
📍 Canada