Manager, Network Infrastructure

CAE•Montreal, QC

About The Position

Our engineers are the technical visionaries behind our innovative solutions. Globally recognized for delivering cutting-edge systems, you’ll tackle complex challenges, collaborate across functions, and lead advancements that shape our industry. Supported by a culture of flexibility, growth, and innovation, join us to create a lasting legacy in safety and simulation. At CAE, we are building secure, resilient, and scalable technology foundations that support global operations, training environments, and business transformation. We are looking for a strategic and execution-focused leader to own the future of our global network landscape. As a manager of Network Infrastructure, you will define and lead the strategy, architecture, modernization, and operational performance of CAE's global enterprise network. This includes on-premises infrastructure at headquarters, training center networks, datacenter connectivity, and cloud networking across AWS and Azure. You will lead a high-performing team of networking experts, network architects, and network automation specialists, while working closely with a managed services provider that extends the team's delivery capacity. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who can combine long-term vision with strong operational discipline, partner effectively across technology and business functions, and ensure the network remains a secure and reliable backbone for CAE's global operations.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive experience in enterprise networking and infrastructure leadership.
5+ years of experience leading managers or senior technical teams in a global, multi-site environment.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
Bilingual - French-English.
Deep expertise in enterprise networking, including routing, switching, wireless, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, datacenter networking, and next-generation firewalls.
Strong experience with hybrid cloud networking and integration across on-premises environments, AWS, and Azure.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree is an asset.
Strong understanding of network security architecture, segmentation, compliance controls, and audit-ready operational practices.
Proven track record leading modernization, lifecycle management, automation, and operational improvement initiatives in mission-critical environments.
Experience working with managed services providers and strategic technology vendors in a complex enterprise setting.
Strong executive communication, financial management, stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, CISM, ITIL, or equivalent are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the global network infrastructure strategy and roadmap across headquarters, training centers, datacenters, WAN, AWS, Azure, and edge environments.
Lead the operational performance of the network estate, ensuring high availability, resilience, scalability, and service excellence across global sites.
Drive modernization initiatives across routing and switching, wireless, SD-WAN, firewalls, segmentation, observability, and network automation.
Build, lead, and develop a strong team of networking professionals, including networking experts, network architects, and network automation specialists.
Partner with Cybersecurity, Cloud, Enterprise Architecture, Platform Engineering, and regional IT stakeholders to align network services with business priorities, security requirements, and future-state architecture.
Establish governance, service metrics, escalation paths, and operational standards that improve reliability, responsiveness, and accountability.
Own the network infrastructure operating and capital budgets, and manage key vendor, telecom, hardware, and managed service relationships.
Provide leadership during major incidents, critical escalations, and significant infrastructure transitions or cutovers.