Senior Network Architect

Senior Network Architect

WSP is seeking a Senior Network Architect to join its talented internal IT team. Reporting to the Manager of Enterprise Network Architecture & Design, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of enterprise network solutions. Qualified candidates must have several years of experience building enterprise networks.

Why choose WSP?

• A Canadian success story – we’re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you – from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities – we’re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday – we’re open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture. Come find out for yourself what it’s like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive and employee‑focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform, great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

What you can expect to do here

• Develop network service design packages that can be utilized for service transition, including high‑level and low‑level network solution designs.
• Produce documents and drawings, configuration policies and guidelines, testing analyses, test plans, and risk assessments.
• Interface between the service design and service operation teams to ensure a seamless transition of services into operations.
• Lead the implementation of network designs and/or provide direction and planning to others performing implementation.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to the network operations team when required.
• Conduct proof‑of‑concept testing and validation of new products and services.
• Participate in the creation and evolution of an IT roadmap for the network and network security domain.
• Seek opportunities to automate specific tasks or workflows that can help achieve efficiencies.
• Participate in the technical review and change review board.
• Participate in the architecture review board.

What you’ll bring to WSP

• At least 8–10 years of relevant and practical experience performing network architecture, design, and implementation.
• Experience working in large/global enterprise IT with multiple distributed branch/campus sites.
• Experience working within an ITIL‑aligned Service Management organization.
• Practical experience creating high‑ and low‑level design documentation for multi‑vendor network environments that include WAN, wired & wireless LAN, perimeter security, Security Services Edge (SSE), Application Delivery Controllers/load balancing, cloud networking, and remote access VPN.
• Solid foundational knowledge of enterprise IT technologies such as DHCP, DNS, RADIUS, Active Directory, authentication, PKI.
• Experience in network automation and DevOps practices is highly desirable.
• Experience architecting, designing, and implementing networks.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future‑proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

Health and Safety

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe, it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times, as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety‑sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

Equity and Inclusion

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please read the full policy.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Professional Services