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Your Role in Supporting Our Members

As a Network Architect , you will provide technical leadership in designing, administering, and optimizing Vancity’s network infrastructure. You’ll ensure stability, security, and scalability of networking platforms while collaborating across teams to implement innovative solutions that support business needs. We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in complex environments and brings strong problem-solving skills to the table.

This is a full-time, permanent role based at the Vancity head office and will report directly to the Manager, Network Engineering . While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be in office for events and business demands.

How You’ll Make an Impact

- Provide technical leadership in the design, administration, operation, and configuration of Vancity’s infrastructure, with a focus on networking platforms. Drive optimization of existing technologies, conduct trend analysis,



and manage the full technology lifecycle within the designated practice area.
- Plan and implement network technologies aligned with organizational methodologies and goals. Ensure the network infrastructure is stable, secure, and capable of meeting defined service level objectives. Collaborate cross-functionally to design, develop, and implement effective network solutions.
- Design, develop, oversee, document and maintain foundational network platforms (Wide Area, campus, disaster recovery, contact center, cloud, security and wireless) that provide solutions to meet day to day business needs, support increasing security demands, and improve the user experience.
- Provide second level technology support to the IT Service Desk. Resolve IT work orders in timely fashion and business needs are met
- Conduct and consolidate detailed qualitative/quantitative analysis for business and technology applications. Recommend optimized, cost effective, secure designs supporting business and technology challenges.
- Manage and prioritize work order queue, consult with internal teams and vendors ensuring effective and efficient organizational support. Committed continuous improvements through technical trend analysis, proactive problem identification, and lifecycle management.




- Participate in incident response calls and provide hands-on support during major system failures to restore operations efficiently

What You’ll Bring to the Team

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in network engineering or infrastructure roles, preferably within complex enterprise or financial services environments.
- Experience in core network infrastructure and related technology, Switching, Routing, Storage, Voice, Load Balancers and Cloud.
- Experience in security and related technology (VPN, Firewalls, best practices)
- Basic knowledge of windows infrastructure (DNS,AD,DHCP)
- Basic knowledge of virtualization
- Knowledge of physical infrastructure (such as device racking, cabling, data center best practices etc.)
- Successful completion of Cisco CCNP
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) is preferred
- Proficient with tools for network automation, configuration management, and documentation
- Familiarity with ITIL practices and structured problem-solving in high-availability environments
- Ability to travel as needed for the role; a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation may be required

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are

- A Strong Communicator- Great interpersonal skills and you are comfortable communicating with stakeholders in different levels of the organization. Demonstrate confidence and provide highly specialized technical expertise and advice
- Attentive to Detail- Able to see and pay attention to details, such as the ability to recognize anomalies in configurations and data and correct an error while identifying the root cause to avoid furthe

📌 Network Architect (Vancouver)
🏢 Vancity
📍 Vancouver