Role: Network Engineer – Data Center Networking

Location: Montreal, QC – Hybrid Role

Fulltime Role

"Looking for a Senior Network Engineer with robust experience in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-scale Data Center and Network Infrastructure environments. The candidate will work closely with infrastructure, security, and application teams to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable network solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement enterprise Data Center network solutions.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.

Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams on network projects.

Develop network designs, architecture documents, and implementation plans.

Create and maintain network diagrams, IP addressing plans, and configuration templates.

Support network migrations, upgrades, and technology refresh projects.

Participate in network design reviews and change planning activities.

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members.

Act as an escalation point for critical network incidents and outages.

Ensure network solutions align with security and compliance standards.

Mandatory Skills

Strong experience in Data Center Networking.





Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus, ASR Routers, and Arista Switches.

Robust knowledge of Routing & Switching technologies:

OSPF

BGP

TCP/IP

VLANs

Multilayer Switching

VXLAN

Leaf-Spine Architecture

Experience with Network Security concepts and multi-tier security architectures.

Working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments.

Preferred Skills

SD-WAN, DMVPN, MPLS, WAN technologies.

Network automation using Python and/or Ansible.

Public Cloud networking experience (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Knowledge of Kubernetes, VMware, and Storage Networking.

Exposure to tools such as DNA Center, Wireshark, Infoblox, Splunk, SevOne, and Ansible.

CCIE or equivalent certification preferred.

Soft Skills

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Strong ownership and accountability.

Flexible, adaptable, and customer-focused.

Honest, reliable, and proactive problem solver.

Recruiter Screening Keywords

Data Center Network | Cisco Nexus | Arista | BGP | OSPF | VXLAN | Leaf-Spine | Network Security | Cisco ASR | MPLS | SD-WAN | Python | Ansible | CCIE"

📌 Network Engineer – Data Center Networking (Montreal)
🏢 apptoza
📍 Montreal