Senior Network Advisor

Agropur•Longueuil, QC

5d•CA$100,900 - CA$126,100•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of IT Infrastructure, the Senior Network Advisor will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of Agropur’s critical network infrastructure. The main responsibilities include identifying and translating business needs into technological solutions; acting as a technology facilitator and subject matter expert to lead the design, modeling, and security requirements of both existing and new infrastructure solutions; guiding operational strategy by defining standards and best practices; designing and maintaining infrastructure documentation; playing a key role in the technology roadmap; and mentoring other members of the network team within the network and firewall operations team. This role is essential to ensuring the scalability, resilience, and modernization of Agropur’s network infrastructure by bridging strategy and execution, and by enabling consistent, secure, and high-performing network services across all sites and cloud environments.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in large enterprise network environments
Demonstrated progression from operational roles (L2/L3 support) to design, engineering, and advisory responsibilities
Proven experience acting as a lead technical authority or subject matter expert in complex infrastructure initiatives
Experience in hybrid infrastructure environments (on-prem, cloud, OT/plants)
Expert-level knowledge of core network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
Strong hands-on experience with enterprise network platforms (Cisco routing/switching, wireless)
Deep expertise in firewalls and network security technologies (Palo Alto or equivalent)
Solid experience with SD-WAN solutions (e.g., Arista Velocloud or equivalent)
Experience in cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP connectivity, hybrid architectures)
Strong understanding of network performance, monitoring, and troubleshooting tools
Strong ability to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and resilient network designs
Experience producing architecture diagrams, design documentation, and implementation standards
Ability to evaluate trade-offs (cost, performance, risk, security) and recommend optimal solutions
Strong understanding of ITIL processes (incident, problem, change, asset management)
Experience defining and enforcing standards, best practices, and operational procedures
Experience in capacity planning, lifecycle management, and risk identification
Data-driven approach with experience using KPIs and metrics to guide decisions and improvements

Nice To Haves

Industry certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet FCP/FCSS/FCE)
Cloud networking certifications (AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer)
Experience with automation and infrastructure as code (Python, Ansible, APIs)
Experience in manufacturing environments or environments integrated with operational technologies

Responsibilities

Translates enterprise architecture and business needs into practical, implementable network designs
Acts as a technical authority and escalation point for complex network solutions (Level 3+)
Bridges operational teams and infrastructure architecture by ensuring design feasibility, standardization, and long-term operational sustainability
Drives continuous improvement by aligning operational execution with long-term technology roadmaps
Design, develop, and validate complex network solutions
Produce architecture diagrams and implementation standards
Develop test plans and validation frameworks
Define standards, best practices, and procedures
Lead lifecycle management (capacity, upgrades, obsolescence)
Oversee complex provisioning and operational stabilization activities
Ensure quality and compliance in change management
Identify risks and define mitigation strategies
Ensure adoption of ITIL processes (incident, problem, change, asset management)
Contribute to the network technology roadmap
Evaluate vendors and emerging technologies
Align solutions with enterprise architecture
Coach analysts and strengthen team capabilities
Lead cross-functional initiatives (IT/OT, cloud, security)
Interface with managed service providers, external vendors, and stakeholders