At CAE, we are building secure, resilient, and scalable technology foundations that support global operations, training environments, and business transformation. We are looking for a strategic and execution-focused leader to own the future of our global network landscape.
As a manager of Network Infrastructure, you will define and lead the strategy, architecture, modernization, and operational performance of CAE's global enterprise network. This includes on-premises infrastructure at headquarters, training center networks, datacenter connectivity, and cloud networking across AWS and Azure. You will lead a high-performing team of networking experts, network architects, and network automation specialists, while working closely with a managed services provider that extends the team's delivery capacity.
This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who can combine long-term vision with strong operational discipline, partner effectively across technology and business functions, and ensure the network remains a secure and reliable backbone for CAE's global operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the global network infrastructure strategy and roadmap across headquarters, training centers, datacenters, WAN, AWS, Azure, and edge environments.
- Lead the operational performance of the network estate, ensuring high availability, resilience, scalability, and service excellence across global sites.
- Drive modernization initiatives across routing and switching, wireless, SD-WAN, firewalls, segmentation, observability, and network automation.
- Build, lead, and develop a strong team of networking professionals, including networking experts, network architects, and network automation specialists.
- Partner with Cybersecurity, Cloud, Enterprise Architecture, Platform Engineering, and regional IT stakeholders to align network services with business priorities, security requirements, and future-state architecture.
- Establish governance, service metrics, escalation paths, and operational standards that improve reliability, responsiveness, and accountability.
- Own the network infrastructure operating and capital budgets, and manage key vendor, telecom, hardware, and managed service relationships.
- Provide leadership during major incidents, critical escalations, and significant infrastructure transitions or cutovers.
Mimimum Qualifications
- 12+ years of progressive experience in enterprise networking and infrastructure leadership.
- 5+ years of experience leading managers or senior technical teams in a global, multi-site environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. A master's degree is an asset.
- Bilingual - French-English.
- Deep expertise in enterprise networking, including routing, switching, wireless, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, datacenter networking, and next-generation firewalls.
- Strong experience with hybrid cloud networking and integration across on-premises environments, AWS, and Azure.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong understanding of network security architecture, segmentation, compliance controls, and audit-ready operational practices.
- Proven track record leading modernization, lifecycle management, automation, and operational improvement initiatives in mission-critical environments.
- Experience working with managed services providers and strategic technology vendors in a complex enterprise setting.
- Strong executive communication, financial management, stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, CISM, ITIL, or equivalent are considered an asset.
Benefits
- Group Insurance.
- Telemedicine Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Group RRSP.
- CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan.
- Sabbatical Leave.
- Flex Time.
- Enhanced Parental Leave.
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