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Job Description
Job Title: Network Services - Technical Architect
Location: Calgary (Four days onsite) - 1 day a week remote;
Our client is seeking a Network Services Technical Architect to support a large-scale network divestiture project involving the separation and migration of enterprise network infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in Cisco, F5, Fortinet, and Palo Alto technologies, along with a strong understanding of Azure networking, routing, and security frameworks. This role requires a balance of technical implementation, architectural design, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure a seamless transition of network services.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support network separation and migration activities for a divestiture project.
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot enterprise network solutions using Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and F5technologies.
- Configure and optimize Azure network components, including NSGs, Private Endpoints, and ExpressRoute connections.
- Collaborate with security and cloud teams to ensure proper network segmentation and compliance.
- Maintain network stability, performance, and documentation during the transition phase.
- Provide subject-matter expertise on routing (BGP), firewall policies, and load balancing.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Network Architect or Senior Network Engineer in complex enterprise environments.
- Strong technical proficiency with:
- Cisco (routing, switching, VPN)
- Fortinet (firewall, SD-WAN, security)
- Palo Alto (security and policy management)
- F5 (load balancing and traffic management)
- Hands-on experience with Azure networking, including:
- Network Security Groups (NSG)
- Private Endpoints
- Azure ExpressRoute
- Deep understanding of BGP routing and network security principles.