Network Administrator - SONiC

Job Title: Network Administrator (RDL - Research and Development Lab)
Client: Private Sector Technology Company
Duration: 6 to 12-month contract with potential extension
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Job Overview
The Engineering team is seeking an experienced RDL (Research Development Lab) Network Administrator to support secure network segmentation and connectivity within highly controlled engineering lab environments.

• Hands-on SONiC and Linux networking with VLANs, routing, ACLs, packet capture and segmented labs.
• Operate Zscaler App Connectors, CyberArk access, repository synchronization and SHA-256 integrity validation.
• On-site disciplined operations, 24x7 rotation, ticket SLAs, audits and accurate asset records.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage project-specific and classification-specific VLANs for R&D lab environments
• Configure and maintain:
  • Switching and routing
  • Firewall rules and segmentation policies
  • SD-WAN interconnectivity
• Enforce Network Access Control (NAC) policies using ClearPass or similar technologies
• Support onboarding and secure access controls for lab users and devices
• Ensure strict network isolation to prevent unintended data exposure or leakage
• Collaborate with Site IT and Global Infrastructure teams to align network provisioning standards
• Support critical network change requests and troubleshoot connectivity issues within isolated environments
• Maintain documentation related to network architecture, segmentation, and security controls
• Participate in infrastructure and security reviews to improve operational efficiency and reduce turnaround times

Qualifications Must-Have Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Enterprise networking (switching/routing)
  • VLAN provisioning and segmentation
  • Firewall configuration and policy management
  • SD-WAN technologies
• Experience with NAC solutions, preferably ClearPass
• Strong understanding of network isolation and security controls
• Experience supporting complex lab, engineering, or R&D network environments
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity and access issues
• Strong collaboration and documentation skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in manufacturing, hardware engineering, or high-performance systems environments
• Familiarity with enterprise security and compliance frameworks
• Experience supporting highly regulated or classified network environments
• Knowledge of automation or infrastructure-as-code for network provisioning

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