Job Title: Network Administrator (RDL - Research and Development Lab)

Client: Private Sector Technology Company

Duration: 6 to 12-month contract with potential extension

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Job Overview The Engineering team is seeking an experienced RDL (Research Development Lab) Network Administrator to support secure network segmentation and connectivity within highly controlled engineering lab environments.

- Hands-on SONiC and Linux networking with VLANs, routing, ACLs, packet capture and segmented labs.
- Operate Zscaler App Connectors, CyberArk access, repository synchronization and SHA-256 integrity validation.
- On-site disciplined operations, 24x7 rotation, ticket SLAs, audits and accurate asset records.

Responsibilities

- Design and manage project-specific and classification-specific VLANs for R&D; lab environments
- Configure and maintain:
- Switching and routing
- Firewall rules and segmentation policies
- SD-WAN interconnectivity

- Enforce Network Access Control (NAC) policies using ClearPass or similar technologies
- Support onboarding and secure access controls for lab users and devices
- Ensure strict network isolation to prevent unintended data exposure or leakage
- Collaborate with Site IT and Global Infrastructure teams to align network provisioning standards




- Support critical network change requests and troubleshoot connectivity issues within isolated environments
- Maintain documentation related to network architecture, segmentation, and security controls
- Participate in infrastructure and security reviews to improve operational efficiency and reduce turnaround times

Qualifications Must-Have Skills

- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Enterprise networking (switching/routing)
- VLAN provisioning and segmentation
- Firewall configuration and policy management
- SD-WAN technologies

- Experience with NAC solutions, preferably ClearPass
- Strong understanding of network isolation and security controls
- Experience supporting complex lab, engineering, or R&D; network environments
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity and access issues
- Robust collaboration and documentation skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

- Experience in manufacturing, hardware engineering, or high-performance systems environments
- Familiarity with enterprise security and compliance frameworks
- Experience supporting highly regulated or classified network environments
- Knowledge of automation or infrastructure-as-code for network provisioning

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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 Administrator - SONiC (Canada)
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