Senior Network Engineer

Base Pay Range CA$90.00/hr - CA$110.00/hr The Specialist – AVI & NSX (Engineering) is responsible for architecting, deploying, supporting, and optimizing the client’s application delivery and network virtualization platforms, with a primary focus on AVI Networks (VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer) and VMware NSX. This engineering‑centric role emphasizes designing robust solutions, automating processes, and driving continuous improvement in infrastructure reliability, scalability, and security. The specialist will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative infrastructure engineering solutions aligned with business objectives. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain AVI Networks (NSX ALB) controllers and service engines for optimal performance and scalability. Engineer and automate operational checks, troubleshooting, and incident resolution processes for NSX‑T and AVI environments. Lead the planning and execution of upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management for NSX and AVI components. Infrastructure Design & Optimization Architect network virtualization and load balancing solutions to meet evolving business and technical requirements. Analyze and optimize the performance of platform components, including load balancing, network segmentation, and security policies. Identify and resolve bottlenecks and inefficiencies in application delivery and NSX network fabric. Automation & DevOps Integration Develop and maintain automation scripts and playbooks (Python, Ansible, PowerShell) for provisioning, configuration, and operational tasks. Integrate infrastructure components with CI/CD pipelines to enable agile deployment and management. Implement infrastructure-as-code practices for repeatable and scalable engineering solutions. Configuration & Change Management Engineer and document configuration changes following established change management processes. Configure advanced ALB features: Virtual Services, Pools, Health Monitors, SSL/TLS Offloading, GSLB. Design and enforce network security policies, micro‑segmentation, and Distributed Firewall rules in NSX‑T. Collaboration & Technical Leadership Partner with application, network, and security engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions. Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to project teams during solution design, deployments, and migrations. Develop and enhance operational dashboards (vRealize, Prometheus) to monitor KPIs and SLOs. Compliance, Security & Documentation Engineer solutions in alignment with organizational security policies and regulatory requirements. Conduct regular security audits and implement controls to safeguard infrastructure. Maintain comprehensive engineering documentation and generate reports on platform health, incidents, and changes. Provide Level 2/3 engineering support for critical incidents. Lead root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans for infrastructure‑related issues. Qualifications & Skills Category Requirements Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience) Experience 3+ years in IT infrastructure engineering, with hands‑on experience in AVI Networks and VMware NSX Proven experience designing and implementing network virtualization, load balancing, and cloud infrastructure solutions Technical Strong engineering knowledge of TCP/IP networking, firewalls, routing, switching Expertise in AVI Networks (NSX ALB) and VMware NSX administration and engineering Deep operational experience with NSX‑T: logical switching, routing, Distributed Firewall Advanced skills in network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF) and application protocols (HTTP/S, DNS) Familiarity with public cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) Proficiency in scripting, automation, and infrastructure‑as‑code (Python, PowerShell, Ansible) Soft Skills Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and engineering skills Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a high‑performing engineering team Preferred Certifications VMware Certified Professional – NSX AVI Networks Certification ITIL Foundation or equivalent Seniority level Associate Employment type Contract Job function Information Technology Industries Banking #J-18808-Ljbffr