Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer – Home Hardware Stores Limited We’re more than Canada’s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer—we’re part of communities across the nation. As a Senior Network Engineer, you will provide deep technical expertise across network and communications hardware, software, security, and operations. You’ll lead the design, installation, and optimization of network and security architectures, ensuring stability, resilience, and scalability of the Home’s IT infrastructure. Led by the Network Manager, this role suits a collaborative professional with strong technical depth and a passion for building secure, reliable connectivity. Responsibilities Design and implement best practice solutions for short and long‑term strategic plans to make certain that network capacity meets existing and future requirements. Monitor and analyze network performance across the organization’s LANs, WANs, and wireless deployments, ensuring the stable operation and efficient performance of company networks, including remote access and security perimeter. Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts. Evaluate and recommend purchase of networking hardware and software products. Perform on‑site analysis, diagnosis and resolution of complex network and security problems for a variety of end users and recommend and implement corrective hardware and software solutions, including off‑site repairs. Develop and implement policies, procedures and associated training for network resource administration and appropriate use along with establishing connectivity and uptime service level agreements. Provide off‑hour support on a rotation basis for the corporate network infrastructure. Qualifications Bachelor’s or Diploma in Network Administration or Information Technology. Minimum of three to five years of proven experience in a senior network administration position. Hands‑on expertise with on‑premise and cloud networking as well as telecommunications technologies. Strong knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and Silver Peak technologies. Knowledge of SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS), as well as DNS, QoS, VLANs, LAN/WAN, SD‑WAN, fibre, LDAP, iPSec, NAT/PAT, Active Directory, cloud computing, telecommunications and wireless technologies. Strong knowledge of network management and security tools, including SNMP, firewalls, load balancers, and IPS/ISE products. Experience with scripting and automation using BASH, Python, or PowerShell. Proven success in complex network infrastructure design and optimization. Excellent customer service skills, self‑motivated with strong attention to detail. Effective priority management skills with the ability to work well in a high‑pressure environment. Skilled at translating technical concepts into clear, user‑friendly language, including use of Microsoft Office and MS Visio. Ability and availability to provide extended hours and off‑hour support. The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model. CCNP, CISSP, GSEC certifications are an asset. Benefits Competitive earnings opportunity. Annual Incentive/Bonus Program. Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Disability coverage, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program. Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match, and choice of contribution level. Group RRSP. Discounts from our corporate retail stores. Competitive vacation time. Personal and sick time. Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks. Bring your unique skills, thrive with interesting and challenging work, and experience what it’s like at Home. Apply today - this is a great opportunity to join a proudly Canadian company that is 100% ready to help you build your future. Home Hardware recognizes the value of a diverse team. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Applicants representing the full diversity of communities in Canada are encouraged to apply with confidence. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr