MERLIN, Digital & Technology Solutions – a Special Operating Agency of the Manitoba Government.Position: Consultant, Network Technologies (IS4)Location: Winnipeg, MB – 135 Innovative Drive (on‑site).Salary: IS4 $84,825.00 - $113,857.00 per year.Closing Date: July 19, 2026.About MERLIN MERLIN powers Manitoba’s education and provincial infrastructure with high‑performance IT solutions. The agency supports more than 70,000 desktops and 140,000 mobile devices across the province.Employment Equity The Manitoba government values diversity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. Employment equity is a factor in selection.Duties The Senior Consultant, Network Technologies is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of network services and related infrastructure across both agency and customer‑owned environments. The role requires staying current with emerging technologies, proactively addressing potential issues through strategic planning and mitigation, and collaborating with team members on client networks, MERLIN’s network services, and consulting engagements. The position works in‑office at 135 Innovative Drive in Winnipeg.QualificationsPost‑secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science or a related field and a minimum of four years of IT consulting and hosted service management.Experience with VMware, Hyper‑V, Arista, Aruba, NFS, iSCSI, Cisco, DNS, MPLS, VXLAN, IPv4,



and IPv6.Strong customer service skills with the ability to respond professionally to customer needs and concerns.Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with keen attention to detail.Robust written communication skills; ability to produce technical documents, solution architecture documents, and architectural maps.Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong collaboration and cooperative working style.Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.Strong technical expertise in network services design, architecture, and implementation, including solid knowledge of BGP and other routing protocols.Knowledge of network monitoring tools such as SNMP, Cacti, Observium, SmokePing, PerfSonar, or similar tools.Relevant certifications (e.G., Cisco CCNA/CCNP).Conditions of EmploymentMust be legally entitled to work in Canada.Must be able to perform duties typical of an office environment.Must be able to perform duties on site in the MERLIN office.Must be willing and able to travel occasionally to educational institutions or client sites for IT consultations and meetings.BenefitsDefined pension plan.Life insurance coverage.Long‑Term Disability Plan.Employer‑paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision.Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more.Annual health spending

📌 Consultant, Network Technologies - C$84,825 - C$113,857 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 merlin
📍 Winnipeg