Senior Network Engineer

Job summary

Lead migration of legacy workloads to Azure and engineer hybrid connectivity, including transit routing, ExpressRoute, and cloud firewall rules. Maintain and optimize enterprise and manufacturing networks, provide Tier-3 incident escalation, automate network operations, and coordinate MSP delivery and security initiatives.

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 migration of legacy workloads to Azure and engineer hybrid connectivity, including transit routing, ExpressRoute, and cloud firewall rules. Maintain and optimize enterprise and manufacturing networks, provide Tier-3 incident escalation, automate network operations, and coordinate MSP delivery and security initiatives.

Requirements

Requires hands-on Azure network engineering experience and advanced expertise in Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco ACI, enterprise routing and switching, and wireless networks. Candidates must have experience connecting physical on-premises or plant-floor infrastructure to public cloud environments; automation, security frameworks, and SRE experience are advantageous.

Benefits

• Relocation Support

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

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• Azure Network Engineering
• Cisco SD-WAN
• Cisco ACI
• BGP
• OSPF
• Enterprise Routing and Switching
• Enterprise Wireless Networking
• Hybrid Cloud Connectivity
• Data Center Migration
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Python
• Network Automation
• Network Security
• SRE Practices
• Zscaler

Job areas

• Technology
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Security & Safety

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