Senior Network Engineer

Job summary

Lead the migration of legacy workloads to Microsoft Azure and optimize hybrid infrastructure including Cisco SD-WAN and ACI. Provide Tier-3 escalation support and implement network automation using Terraform, Ansible, and Python.

Job details

Senior Network Engineer (Cloud & Enterprise Infrastructure) Client Overview Our client is a global leader in food manufacturing and supply chain operations undergoing an ambitious enterprise-wide digital transformation. They are modernizing their infrastructure from the manufacturing plant floor to the cloud, uniting complex physical operations with cutting-edge network technology. Role Summary We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to bridge traditional on-premises networking and modern Azure cloud infrastructure. In this role, you will lead high-impact technical initiatives—including a multi-year Data Center Exodus, SD-WAN optimization, and Infrastructure-as-Code automation—while providing Tier-3 escalation support across global corporate and manufacturing environments. Main Responsibilities Data Center to Cloud Migration: Serve as hands-on engineering lead moving legacy workloads to Microsoft Azure; design and manage transit routing, ExpressRoute connections, and cloud firewall rules. Complex Infrastructure & SD-WAN: Maintain, optimize, and evolve Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco ACI data center fabric, enterprise routing/switching (BGP, OSPF), and wireless environments across corporate and manufacturing sites. Tier-3 Escalation Support: Act as the senior escalation point for multi-domain network incidents crossing cloud, security, and physical boundaries that MSP partners cannot resolve. Network Automation & SRE: Utilize Terraform, Ansible, and Python to automate network provisioning, streamline routine changes, and implement SRE principles for enhanced resilience. Vendor & Operations Coordination: Build clear engineering work packages for third-party MSPs and oversee operational execution and hypercare. Security & SASE Alignment: Collaborate with Global Security teams to co-design and enforce firewall policies, zero-trust frameworks, and secure access solutions (Zscaler). Must-Haves Azure Cloud Network Engineering: Hands-on experience designing, deploying, troubleshooting, and securing Azure networks (VNets, Azure Firewalls, ExpressRoute, transit routing). Enterprise Cisco Architecture: Advanced expertise with Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco ACI, enterprise routing/switching (BGP, OSPF), and enterprise wireless networks. Hybrid Connectivity: Proven track record of seamlessly bridging plant-floor/on-premises physical infrastructure with public cloud environments. Nice-to-Haves Network Automation: Practical experience using Terraform, Ansible, or Python for network automation and state management. Security Frameworks: Familiarity with Zscaler, SASE/SSE architectures, and next-generation firewalls. Operational Maturity: Experience in Jira/Agile sprint environments with a focus on SRE practices and capacity management. Key Details & Benefits Salary Range: CAD $85,000 – $105,000 per year Work Model: Hybrid (3 days on-site / 2 days remote) Location: Florenceville, NB, Canada (Relocation support provided within Canada; although local candidates within NB are preferred) Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent 📩 How to Apply If this sounds like a strong fit for your background and you meet the must-have qualifications, please forward your CV directly to me at: 📧 ANDY.WETTLAUFER@RANDSTADDIGITAL.COM This post is for existing and upcoming vacancies

What you’ll do

Lead the migration of legacy workloads to Microsoft Azure and optimize hybrid infrastructure including Cisco SD-WAN and ACI. Provide Tier-3 escalation support and implement network automation using Terraform, Ansible, and Python.

Requirements

Requires hands-on expertise in Azure cloud networking and advanced Cisco enterprise architecture. Proven experience bridging on-premises physical infrastructure with public cloud environments is essential.

Benefits

• Relocation Support

Listed skills

• Terraform · Preferred
• Python · Preferred
• OSPF · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Azure Cloud Networking
• Cisco SD-WAN
• Cisco ACI
• BGP
• OSPF
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Python
• Zscaler
• SASE
• Network Automation
• ExpressRoute
• Transit Routing
• Infrastructure-as-Code
• SRE
• Network Security

Job areas

• Technology
• Engineering
• Consulting
• Manufacturing
• Software