Location Address:100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor, Toronto
Number of Openings:1
Pay:$83,275.00 - $149,941.00
Job Posting Description:Senior Infrastructure Network Specialist
This position is onsite #LI-OnsiteAre you passionate about building and operating large-scale, highly resilient enterprise networks? Reporting to the Senior Manager, Infrastructure, this role is accountable for the end-to-end architecture, delivery, and operational excellence of LCBO's enterprise network across data centers, offices, warehouses, and retail locations, while enabling secure hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity (Azure, AWS, GCP).
If you have a strong on-premise foundation combined with the ability to extend and integrate network services into modern cloud environments. then this is the role for you!
About the RoleNetwork Architecture & Engineering - Own and evolve the enterprise network architecture across: Data centers (core/distribution/access), Physical premises (retail stores, warehouses, and corporate offices) and LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, VoIP, and SAN fabrics
- Lead design and implementation of scalable, secure, and highly available on-prem network solutions
- Maintain and enhance technologies including; switching, routing, firewalls, load balancers, WAF, Cisco ACI, Cisco UCS, SAN (iSCSI, FCoE, NVMe-oF)
- Extend architecture into hybrid environments with: Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect, Google Cloud Interconnect
- Standardize protocols and architectures (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRF, MPLS, QoS)
- Drive modernization including SD-WAN and Zero Trust principles
Infrastructure Operations & Service Excellence- Oversee day-to-day operations across all on-prem network environments: Datacenters, stores, warehouses, and offices
- Manage and support: Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/FTD, Fortinet), Load balancers (F5 LTM/ASM), Wireless platforms (Cisco, Fortinet), VPN, Web Access Gateways, and VoIP infrastructure
- Ensure high availability and performance across 500+ locations and 10,000+ endpoints
- Lead incident response, problem management, and root cause analysis
- Utilize and enhance monitoring and alerting tools (SolarWinds, NetScout)
- Ensure compliance with ITSM processes (Incident, Change, Configuration Management)
Cloud & Hybrid Network Integration (Supporting Capability)- Design and manage secure connectivity between on-prem environments and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Implement and support VNet / VPC architectures and peering, private endpoints, and hybrid routing
- Ensure consistent IP addressing (IPAM), DNS, and routing policies across environments
- Collaborate with Cloud and DevOps teams to support automated provisioning and IaC
- Support cloud-native networking while ensuring alignment with core on-prem architecture standards
Security, Risk & Compliance- Ensure all network environments (on-prem and cloud) meet PCI and enterprise security standards
- Maintain and manage: Firewall rules, WAF policies, and web gateway controls
- Lead patching, hardening, and vulnerability remediation practices
- Address audit findings and ensure continuous compliance alignment
Disaster Recovery & Resilience- Define and implement disaster recovery strategies for network infrastructure
- Ensure alignment with Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and DR plans
- Maintain resiliency across datacenters and hybrid environments with defined RTO/RPO targets
Strategy, Planning & Financial Management- Support development of the network roadmap across on-prem and hybrid cloud environments
- Lead capacity planning, lifecycle management, and technology refresh initiatives
- Develop business cases and support procurement (RFPs, RFQs, vendor evaluations)
- Manage vendor relationships to ensure cost efficiency and service quality
About You- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years managing large-scale on-prem enterprise networks (500+ sites, 10,000+ endpoints)
- Strong expertise in: Routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRF), LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, VoIP, Firewalls, WAF, and network security, Data center networking (ACI, UCS, SAN technologies)
- Hands-on experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet and F5
- Experience integrating with cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP) in a hybrid model
- Knowledge of network automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, JSON, YAML)
- Proven experience leading teams and managing vendors
- Preferred Certifications include CCNP / CCIE / CCDE, ITIL Foundation, Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, GCP), CWNA or equivalent
- Experience in secret and certificate management tool and best practice through automation
We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits including:
- Health/Dental Benefits
- Access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program
- a Defined Benefit Pension
- Discounts on products and services via Workperks.
Work Hours:36.25
Union / Non-Union:Non-Union
Job Posting End Date:July 23, 2026
