Network Architect, Is-sur-Tille

Network Architect CANARIE has an immediate opening for Network Architect. The Network Architect will be accountable for contributing to the implementation, operation, and ongoing support of CANARIE’s production network infrastructure.

This is a new full‑time, permanent position that reports to CANARIE’s Senior Manager, Network. The salary range for this role is between $125,000 to $162,000.

Key Responsibilities

Operate the CANARIE Network with a focus on responsiveness and reliability

Develop and maintain documentation, including requirements, and specifications

Guide designs for technical soundness, and make key infrastructure decisions

Guide network architecture and equipment development

Drive deployment of advanced network services and technologies

Collaborate with network architects, software developers, and security professionals

Guide operations as a member of the Network Engineering team

On a rotation basis, providing 24 x 7 on‑call support for the CANARIE network

Travel may occasionally be required

Other related duties and responsibilities, as required

The Ideal Candidate To excel at CANARIE, you have a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively on teams and are also an energetic self‑starter with the self‑motivation to work independently. You have excellent oral and written communication skills, and can count time management, problem solving, and managing multiple priorities as your strengths. You also share a dedication to CANARIE’s core values: service, trust, resilience, inclusion, discovery, and excellence.

What You Bring Education and Experience

College diploma or university degree or a suitable combination of education, experience, or other relevant training

Minimum of 7 years of relevant progressive experience in designing, configuring and operating highly available, production wide area network infrastructure

Experience with carriers and vendors, facilitating service delivery and equipment installation

Experience with project management, including planning, execution, and delivery of technical initiatives

Experience with datacenter and telecom sites is desirable

Skills

Ability to clearly communicate technical information

Ability to lead collaborative efforts

Demonstrate critical thinking and problem‑solving to address complex network infrastructure challenges

Excellent consultative, analytical, and problem‑solving skills

Demonstrated ability to gain trust and credibility from stakeholders

Technical Proficiencies

Strong understanding of IPv4/IPv6, BGP (policy and troubleshooting), L2/L3 VPN, and MPLS/Segment Routing in production environments

Experience operating network platforms with high availability and fault tolerance, including change execution, rollback planning, and incident‑driven troubleshooting

Proficiency with Nokia SR OS and ability to work across other network operating systems (e.g., Junos, IOS) as required

Working knowledge of network security and hardening fundamentals

Leveraging scripting (e.g., Bash/Python) to improve repeatability of operational tasks, considered desirable

Basic knowledge of optical networking fundamentals, including ROADM concepts and optical power/OSNR, considered desirable

Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite

Equity Statement We are committed to employment equity and encourage anyone who can contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process.

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