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.