Networking Specialist

Job description

**Join Syntronic: Where Your Innovation Shapes the Future** At Syntronic, we don't just follow industry trends—we set them! Join us in partnering with visionary companies and the brightest minds to turn ground-breaking ideas into reality. Imagine working on cutting-edge telecom advancements, pioneering automotive tech, life-saving healthcare innovations, and next-gen industrial automation. Our projects are diverse, impactful, and at the forefront of technological innovation. Be a part of something extraordinary! **Who are we?:** Syntronic is a global leader in design and development, specializing in electronics, electro-mechanics, and software. We’re not just a company; we’re a community of innovators. Our teams work on projects that define the future—from creating state-of-the-art communication systems and autonomous vehicles to advancing IoT solutions that revolutionize everyday life. At Syntronic, your work will make a real difference. **What we're looking for:** We are seeking individuals who want to: · Collaborate with **top-tier clients** on transformative, cutting-edge projects. · Engage with and learn from **industry leaders** · **Innovate** from concept to completion, ensuring high standards. · Gain **international experience** on global projects. · Thrive in an **entrepreneurial environment** that supports new ideas. · Explore **multiple sectors** like telecommunications, automotive, healthcare, and industrial automation. The Network Engineer supports the operation, configuration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of a shared Test & Verification Lab. The role is highly hands-on and spans enterprise and carrier-grade network infrastructure, including Fortinet switches, FortiGate firewalls, Ciena routers, IP/MPLS transport, monitoring platforms, and the network services that support RF, virtualization, systems, and engineering test environments. ### What you'll do - Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Fortinet switches, FortiGate firewalls, Ciena routers, and Layer 2/Layer 3 switching and routing environments. - Deploy and support IP/MPLS connectivity for engineering test beds, virtual machines, RF systems, demonstrations, and customer or vendor testing activities. - Manage VLANs, subnets, DHCP scopes, routing and firewall policies, IP address assignments, and accurate IPAM and network documentation. - Lead network turn-ups, infrastructure changes, lab expansions, equipment moves, rack installation, cabling, labeling, and environment readiness activities. - Diagnose complex connectivity, routing, switching, firewall, performance, and MPLS service issues using packet captures, logs, monitoring systems, and vendor tools. - Monitor network health using Zabbix, Grafana, Syslog/Loki, and vendor platforms; improve live operational visibility into traffic, activity, and infrastructure events. - Develop scripts or automation that improve operational efficiency, repeatability, configuration management, and recovery readiness. - Collaborate with Network Engineering, RF Engineering, Virtualization, Systems Operations, Test, Validation, and Lab Operations teams; participate in incident response, change management, and maintenance activities. ### What you'll need to get the job done - 7-15 years of relevant network engineering experience, including substantial hands-on work in lab, test, telecom, data centre, or similarly complex technical environments. - Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, Ethernet switching, VLANs, IPv4/IPv6, subnetting, routing protocols, firewalls, DHCP, IP addressing, and network security practices. - Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot multi-layer network issues and drive incidents through root-cause analysis, resolution, and documentation. - Experience with command-line tools, packet analysis, logs, monitoring and visualization platforms, and configuration or recovery procedures. - Degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Networking, Telecommunications, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience. - Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) registration and Reliability Status clearance must be in place by the first day of the engagement. - Strong written and verbal communication, careful documentation habits, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, shared lab environment. ### What will make us REALLY love you Platforms & technologies: Fortinet FortiSwitch, FortiGate, Ciena, MPLS, Linux, Zabbix, Grafana, Syslog/Loki, Proxmox, VMware, KVM or Hyper-V, Python or shell scripting, and IPAM/network documentation tools. Certifications: Fortinet NSE/FCF/FCA, CCNA, JNCIA, Network+, Linux+/RHCSA, or relevant virtualization credentials are considered assets.