Network Administrator - SONiC

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 Strong 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 #IndKyn Please note this is for a contract position with one of our clients and not a fulltime employment role with Kyndryl Canada**

Design and manage secure network segmentation and connectivity within R&D lab environments. Maintain firewall rules, SD-WAN interconnectivity, and network access controls to prevent data leakage.

Requires strong hands-on experience with enterprise switching, routing, VLANs, and NAC solutions like ClearPass. Candidates should have experience supporting complex engineering or R&D network environments.

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• Enterprise Networking
• VLAN Provisioning
• Firewall Configuration
• SD-WAN
• Network Access Control
• ClearPass
• SONiC
• Linux Networking
• Network Segmentation
• Packet Capture
• Zscaler App Connectors
• CyberArk
• Network Isolation
• Routing
• Switching
• Network Troubleshooting

• Engineering
• Technology
• Consulting
• Security & Safety
• Software

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level