The Select Group

Network Architect

The Select Group • $100K — $130K *
Montreal, QC H1A 0A1In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in a Network Architect or customer-facing technical role.
  • Bilingual in French and English, enabling effective communication with clients.
  • Proven consulting skills through customer workshops and technical assessments.
  • Deep knowledge of Cisco technologies, particularly in networking.
  • Strong expertise in campus networking design and data center environments, specifically with Cisco ACI.
  • Familiarity with Software-Defined Access (SDA) and DNA Center technologies.
  • Proficient in gap analysis and architecture roadmap development.

Responsibilities

  • Lead customer-facing network readiness assessments in enterprise environments.
  • Identify gaps and risks through technical assessments.
  • Document and communicate the differences between current and desired network architecture.
  • Develop remediation plans for technical and architectural issues.
  • Create architectural roadmaps aligned with customer priorities.
  • Facilitate technical discussions with clients and internal teams.
  • Support transformation activities across various networking technologies.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility for candidates in the Montreal or Quebec area.
  • Opportunity to engage with cutting-edge networking technologies.
  • Work in a bilingual environment that promotes communication and collaboration.
  • Access to professional development opportunities through workshops and discovery sessions.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts for enhanced technical guidance.
Full Job Description
We are hiring a remote Network Architect located in Montreal, Canada or Quebec, Canada area.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead customer-facing network readiness assessments across the client's enterprise environments.
  • Conduct technical assessments to identify gaps, risks, and areas of misalignment against best practices.
  • Document findings and clearly explain the delta between current-state and desired-state architecture.
  • Develop remediation plans to address technical, operational, and architectural gaps.
  • Build architectural roadmaps aligned to customer priorities and technology direction.
  • Lead technical discussions with client stakeholders and internal teams.
  • Support transformation activities involving campus networking, data center, wireless, and security technologies.
  • Provide guidance across enterprise networking solutions, including SDA, Catalyst Center, ACI, and route/switch.
  • Partner with SMEs for deeper technical expertise when required.
  • Translate complex technical findings into clear recommendations and action plans.
  • Support workshops, discovery sessions, and architecture review meetings.
  • Support engagements in both French and English across Montreal and Quebec City sites.

Required Qualifications
  • Strong experience as a Network Architect, Senior Network Consultant, or similar customer-facing technical role.
  • Bilingual French and English communication skills.
  • Strong consulting experience, including customer workshops, technical assessments, and executive-level communication.
  • Deep expertise in at least one to two core Cisco technology areas, with broad knowledge across the wider Cisco portfolio.
  • Strong campus networking experience, including route/switch and enterprise LAN design.
  • Experience with Cisco ACI in data center environments.
  • Experience with Cisco SDA / Software-Defined Access.
  • Experience with Cisco DNA Center / Catalyst Center.
  • Strong data center networking experience.
  • Ability to perform gap analysis and develop remediation plans.
  • Ability to create architecture roadmaps and technical recommendations.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Comfortable operating as a lead technical advisor while leveraging SMEs as needed.
  • Ability to travel occasionally between Montreal and Quebec City client sites as required.

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About The Select Group

The Select Group is a full-service recruiting firm specializing in the placement of top-tier technical professionals in the Information Technology, Engineering, and Healthcare industries. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Select Group has a nationwide presence with offices in major cities across the United States. The company has a strong focus on building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates, and prides itself on its ability to provide customized staffing solutions to meet the unique needs of each client. The Select Group has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine.
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