Senior Network Engineer (CCIE or equivalent)
Pathway CommunicationsMarkham, Ontario, Canada
Posted September 29, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Pathway Communications, founded in 1995, is a leading provider of comprehensive IT and communication solutions for businesses worldwide. Specializing in Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity Solutions, Cloud Services, and Colocation, Pathway offers a robust portfolio of services from Tier III data centers with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013, and SOC 2 Type II certifications. With over 150 qualified staff across three continents, Pathway ensures reliable, secure, and private operations for clients in today's fast-paced environment.
Job Description
Pathway is hiring a Senior Network Engineer (CCIE or equivalent) to architect, implement, and optimize multi-site, hybrid networks (data center + cloud). This role involves owning HLD/LLD, leading migrations, and partnering with security to deliver scalable and secure solutions. The position is permanent, on-site, and requires five-day work weeks, with call/after-hours availability.
Requirements
- Certification: CCIE (any track) or equivalent expert-level certification (e.g., Fortinet NSE 7/8, Palo Alto PCNSE, Juniper JNCIE), or demonstrable expert-level experience.
- 8+ years in network engineering with 3+ years leading complex, multi-site or multi-tenant designs/migrations.
- Deep expertise in routing/switching (BGP, OSPF/IS-IS, MPLS/EVPN, QoS) and enterprise WLAN.
- Hands-on with network security (NGFW/IPS, VPN/ZTNA, NAC/802.1X, segmentation) and integrating logs with SIEM.
- Cloud networking: experience with Microsoft Azure (vNet/vWAN, ExpressRoute, Private Link, Azure Firewall/WAF/App Gateway); familiarity with other clouds is a plus.
- Excellent client-facing communication and documentation (HLD/LLD/runbooks/change notes).
- MSP/consulting background with multi-tenant operations and SLA ownership.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional development
- Collaborative work environment
