Senior Network Engineering Specialist
First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026.
Senior Network Engineering Specialist
Location: Toronto, ON (preferred), London, ON or Winnipeg, MB | Hybrid, 3 days on-site
Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Salary: $100,000 - $135,000 annually
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced Network Engineering Specialist who thrives on solving complex technical challenges? A leading organization in the financial services sector is looking for a hands-on technical expert to help modernize and strengthen its network security infrastructure across on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments.
You'll join a collaborative team of engineers focused on building secure, scalable and reliable network solutions. This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact, influence technical decisions and help shape the future of enterprise network security.
What's In It for You
Competitive salary starting at $100,000+, based on experience
Hybrid work environment with flexibility across three Canadian locations
Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide network security strategy and modernization
Collaborative team environment that values technical expertise, initiative and knowledge sharing
Exposure to emerging technologies, automation and complex cloud infrastructure
Your Responsibilities
You'll design, implement and optimize enterprise network and security solutions across on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments.
You'll evaluate emerging technologies, lead proof-of-concept initiatives and recommend innovative solutions.
You'll strengthen network security through firewalls, intrusion prevention, DDoS protection and secure connectivity.
You'll develop automation solutions, integrate third-party technologies and support infrastructure deployments.
You'll lead technical assessments, performance optimization, capacity planning and disaster recovery initiatives.
You'll collaborate with engineers, vendors and stakeholders to deliver reliable solutions while providing technical leadership.
Skills and Qualifications
10+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise infrastructure, network and security solutions, with hands-on on-premises and cloud expertise.
Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN/WLAN, SD-WAN, DNS, load balancers, VPN, IAM, firewalls, IPS/IDS, DDoS protection and WAF.
Experience with cloud-native networking, VPC/VNET, routing, private connectivity, Kubernetes networking and hybrid/multi-cloud integration.
Proficiency in scripting, automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), testing, performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of ITIL, Agile, DevOps, project methodologies, service management, capacity planning and disaster recovery.
Degree or equivalent education in a related field; CCIE, CCNP, CISSP or equivalent certifications are assets.
Strong communication, leadership, analytical and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to influence decisions and work independently.
Note from the Hiring Manager
"We're looking for someone who brings both deep technical expertise and strong people skills. We need a confident, hands-on engineer who can hit the ground running, collaborate with the team and help us move important initiatives forward."
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