Role: L2 Network Deployment Engineer Location: Canada Remote

Mode: Contract
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure across multiple vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Aruba).
• Configure and optimize routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless networks for enterprise and data center environments.
• Perform network upgrades, migrations, and expansions while ensuring minimal downtime.
• Implement network security policies, access controls, and monitoring solutions.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments to determine optimal network configurations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 network issues.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate networking solutions with business applications.
• Provide documentation, network diagrams, and knowledge transfer to operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Support network automation and scripting initiatives (Python, Ansible, etc.).

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Min 4+ years of experience in network deployment, administration, and troubleshooting
• Expertise in configuring and managing Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and Aruba network devices.
• Strong understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS) and switching technologies (VLANs, STP, VXLAN, EVPN).
• Proficiency in network security technologies (firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs, NAC solutions).
• Hands-on experience with wireless networks (Aruba ClearPass, Cisco Wireless Controllers, 802.1X authentication).
• Experience with network automation (Ansible, Python, Terraform) is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud networking ( Azure) and scripting knowledge (python) is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.