Employment Type

Full-Time, Permanent

Department

Operations

Reports To

CX Project Manager - Operations

Compensation

$95,000 – $120,000 CAD per year, commensurate with experience

Vacancy Status

This posting is for a current, existing vacancy.

Role Summary

We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and support complex network environments for our clients. In this role, you will act as a technical lead on network projects, mentor junior engineers, and serve as an escalation point for advanced troubleshooting across routing, switching, security, and wireless technologies. You will support infrastructure across our three data centres in Canada and the United States, connected via mesh DWDM backbone.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy enterprise-grade LAN, WAN, WLAN, and data centre network solutions for clients.

- Lead network infrastructure projects from scoping and design through implementation and handover.
- Provide Tier 3 / escalation support for complex network incidents, ensuring timely resolution and minimal client downtime.
- Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless controllers from vendors such as Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, Juniper, and Sophos.
- Develop network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
- Monitor network performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimization, resiliency, and security improvements.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and intermediate network engineers.
- Collaborate with account managers and clients to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to support critical client environments outside business hours.




- Stay current with emerging networking technologies, security threats, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in network engineering or a related infrastructure role.

- Strong hands-on expertise with routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP).
- Experience with carrier-grade backbone technologies such as MPLS-SR, Cisco NCS, Cisco IOS-XR, and Cisco Nexus is an asset
- Experience with firewall and security technologies (e.g., Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto, Sophos).
- Experience with enterprise wireless solutions (e.g., Cisco Meraki, Aruba, Ubiquiti).
- Working knowledge of SD-WAN, VPN, and cloud networking concepts (Azure/AWS networking an asset).
- Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent vendor certifications are strongly preferred.
- Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and client communication skills.
- Valid driver's licence and ability to travel to client sites within Ontario as required.
- Canadian work experience is not required. Equivalent experience gained outside of Canada will be given equal consideration.

What Next Dimension Offers

• Competitive salary and comprehensive group health perks.

- RRSP matching program.
- Ongoing training, certification support, and professional development.
- A collaborative,



technology-driven culture with opportunities for growth.
- Paid vacation and personal days.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

Next Dimension uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with the initial screening and shortlisting of applications for this posting. Final hiring decisions are made by members of our human recruitment and hiring team.

Application Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who are interviewed for this position will be notified in writing of the hiring decision once it has been made, in accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000.

Next Dimension

Next Dimension is a CIO Strategist firm; we provide managed IT services that align the server room and the boardroom by providing a framework to fill gaps in reliability, security, and resourcing. To successfully achieve this, Next Dimension cultivates a workplace culture around the Employee Experience in which we seek to optimize the moments that matter for every employee.

Next Dimension is committed to the National Centre for Truth & Reconciliation’s Call to Action 92, to ensure that Indigenous Peoples have equitable access to jobs, training, and education opportunities. To that end all our employees are trained in OCAP Awareness and the importance of Digital Sovereignty to the First Nations.

Next Dimension is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Senior Network Engineer (Ontario)
🏢 Next Dimension
📍 Ontario