The position supports routing, switching, wireless, internet connectivity, SD‑WAN circuits, and cloud network environments, and participates in design, migration, and operational support activities. Occasionally, as‑required off‑hours cutovers and implementations will be necessary
As a Lead Network Specialist, you will
Apply in‑depth networking expertise aligned to the OSI model, with emphasis on Layer 2–4 protocols, routing, switching, traffic flow, IP super/subnetting, DHCP, DNS, NTP, QoS, SNMP, Syslog, AAA, and NetFlow/telemetry
Design, deploy, optimize, and support Arista wired and wireless networks, including campus switching and wireless, using Arista CVaaS (CloudVision) and AGNI for centralized visibility and operations
Manage enterprise Internet, MPLS, and SD WAN circuits, including carrier turn ups, migrations, redundancy, performance validation, and Palo Alto SD WAN site onboarding and traffic steering
Design and support hybrid and cloud network connectivity, integrating routing and traffic flows across on‑prem, data center, and cloud environments
Configure and operate routing, switching, wireless, internet, SD WAN, and Cisco AnyConnect VPN platforms to maximize performance, availability, and secure client access
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues across acquired and production environments while ensuring no or minimal customer impact and adherence to ITIL change management
Create, maintain, and document network designs, diagrams, traffic flows, preventative maintenance schedules, and operational procedures
Collaborate with acquisition teams, vendors, and service providers for provisioning, SLAs, escalations, procurement, installations, and cross‑training of support and engineering teams
What you need to Succeed
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent practical experience with 5+ years as a Senior Network Engineer in a medium to large enterprise environment
Expert‑level experience administering Arista Networks switching and wireless platforms, including familiarity with Arista CVaaS and AGNI
Strong expertise with enterprise routing protocols, including BGP, OSPF, and static routing
Proven experience with Internet circuit deployments, SD WAN technologies (preferably Palo Alto SD WAN), and telecom carrier lifecycle management
Experience implementing and supporting cloud networking architectures and integrations
Experience supporting Cisco AnyConnect VPN connectivity and client access models
Familiarity with load balancing platforms (F5, KEMP, or equivalent) from a network integration perspective
Strong English communication skills, ability to lead cross‑functional technical meetings, work effectively in global teams, prioritize workloads, troubleshoot complex issues, and clearly document solutions
One Last Thing
OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned.
Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and collaboration. At OpenText, we don't just have a culture; we have character. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that embraces innovation and empowers its employees to make a difference.
OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.
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Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.
Salary Range: 88,100 - 147,100 CAD per annum, depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.
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