The Network Engineer leads the design, operation, and continuous improvement of CareRx's enterprise network, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable connectivity. This role serves as a senior technical expert and escalation point, partnering with IT, cybersecurity, and vendors to support network strategy and operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the design, implementation, administration, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, wireless, firewalls, VPN, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity)
• Senior-level troubleshooting complex network issues and ensure high availability and performance
• Develop and maintain network standards, architecture diagrams, configuration baselines, documentation, and operational procedures
• Strengthen network security in partnership with cybersecurity teams
• Plan and execute upgrades, changes, and lifecycle replacements using disciplined change management techniques.
• Act as a technical lead and mentor, supporting vendors and internal teams

Qualifications

Minimum

• Degree in IT or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years in enterprise network design, operations, and support
• Strong hands-on experience with routing, switching, firewalls, VPN, SD-WAN, and network monitoring
• Experience with Arista data centre switching or comparable enterprise data centre networking platforms
• Strong experience in multi-location network architecture
• Experience in network hardening
• Experience with Cisco Meraki and Arista data centre switching or comparable enterprise data centre networking platforms
• Working knowledge of cloud networking (Azure, AWS, hybrid environments)
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Sound technical judgment and attention to detail
• Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborative, proactive, and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation, after-hours support, planned maintenance windows, and incident response activities as required.

Preferred

• Professional certifications such as CCNP, CCNA, PCNSE, NSE, JNCIA, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or equivalent are preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, pharmacy, multi-site operations, or another highly regulated and availability-sensitive environment.
• Exposure to network automation, scripting, and modern network practices
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, zero trust concepts, privileged access management

Location: Please note that this role currently requires 1 day per week in the office at our 320 Bay Street location. Beginning January 2027, the office will relocate to Richmond Hill or Oakville with an expectation of 2 days per week onsite, increasing to 3 days per week as of June 2027.

Opportunity: This is a current existing position

Salary: $105,000 - $125,000

AI Disclosure: CareRx does not use AI to screen candidates

Application Process

CareRx is committed to employment equity and a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants of all abilities and will provide accommodations upon request throughout the selection process.

All applicants must successfully pass satisfactory background screening which can include depending on role, Criminal Record Check, Credit Check, Driver's Abstract, Education Verification, Current Professional Registration and Referencing. Background screening will be completed after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.