Network Planner

Location: Vaughan, Ontario, Canada – Salary: CA$85,000.00–CA$95,000.00 About The Role Reporting to the Manager Network Services, you will serve as the Network Planner for networking projects within Qu Data Centers (QDC) network services and customer Managed Network Services at multiple data centers nationwide. You will support senior‑level business and technology discussions and actively participate in network projects and administration. Key Responsibilities Participate in long‑term evolution plans leveraging existing designs and strategies. Consolidate QDC network and services infrastructure requirements. Provide effective feedback that benefits design decisions. Stay current on technologies, tools, policies, and standards. Ensure corporate security policies are reflected and adhered to. Support the transition of projects from architecture inception to project realization. Develop requirements, principles, and models for future network and services. Define and recommend lifecycle roadmaps for complex products. Engage in decision‑maker discussions related to infrastructure architecture. Collaborate with other teams to eliminate risks within network and services. Adhere to all controls and compliance processes (SOC1, SOC2, PCI, ISO 27001). Experience / Education / Certification 3+ years of experience in data center infrastructure architecture and planning. 5+ years of experience in a senior technical role in engineering and operations. 8+ years of experience designing and implementing a broad range of data center network and services infrastructure solutions. Ability to produce solutions independently and collaboratively. Demonstrated ability to apply architectural experience, both conceptual and logical, to the implementation of complex technology environments. Experience with data center infrastructure, facilities management, and monitoring is an asset. IP networking, internetworking, ITIL‑based design, and implementation experience. Experience with data center networks and services infrastructure virtualization is an asset. Post‑graduate degree with courses in computer engineering, computer science, systems engineering, software architecture, or equivalent experience is preferred. Professional certification in data center network operations and security design is preferred. Professional certification in data center services design and implementation is desirable. Essential Skills Expert understanding of data center network and services infrastructure. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Proven ability to communicate clearly, orally and verbally, with colleagues. Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills. Solid understanding of deployed technologies. Positive attitude with a desire to constantly improve. Experience with a broad range of network equipment from Cisco and Fortinet and associated protocols (TCP/IP, LAN, WAN, VPN, MPLS, routing, switching, firewalls) is mandatory. Familiarity with load‑balancing concepts and platforms is preferred. Knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems is preferred. Awareness of cloud and network virtualization concepts and operations (e.g., VMware) is preferred. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Engineering and Information Technology Data Infrastructure and Analytics At Qu, we are committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where all employees feel respected and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are also committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs, in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation. #J-18808-Ljbffr