Location Address:
100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor, Toronto
Number of Openings:
1
Pay:
$83,275.00 - $149,941.00
Job Posting Description:
Tech Lead, Senior Infrastructure Network Specialist
This position is onsite #LI-Onsite
Are you passionate about building and operating large-scale, highly resilient enterprise networks? Reporting to the Senior Manager, Infrastructure, this role is accountable for the end-to-end architecture, delivery, and operational excellence of LCBO’s enterprise network across data centers, offices, warehouses, and retail locations, while enabling secure hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity (Azure, AWS, GCP).
If you have a strong on-premise foundation combined with the ability to extend and integrate network services into modern cloud environments. then this is the role for you!
About the Role
Technical Leadership & Team Development
- Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentorship to internal teams and external partners
- Lead, coach, and develop team members, aligning performance and growth with organizational priorities
- Establish KPIs, SLAs, and operational expectations for team members and vendors
- Manage resource allocation across operations, support, and project delivery
Network Architecture & Engineering
- Own and evolve the enterprise network architecture across: Data centers (core/distribution/access), Physical premises (retail stores, warehouses, and corporate offices) and LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, VoIP, and SAN fabrics
- Lead design and implementation of scalable, secure, and highly available on-prem network solutions
- Maintain and enhance technologies including; switching, routing, firewalls, load balancers, WAF, Cisco ACI, Cisco UCS, SAN (iSCSI, FCoE, NVMe-oF)
- Extend architecture into hybrid environments with: Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect, Google Cloud Interconnect
- Standardize protocols and architectures (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRF, MPLS, QoS)
- Drive modernization including SD-WAN and Zero Trust principles
Infrastructure Operations & Service Excellence
- Oversee day-to-day operations across all on-prem network environments: Datacenters, stores, warehouses, and offices
- Manage and support: Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/FTD, Fortinet), Load balancers (F5 LTM/ASM), Wireless platforms (Cisco, Fortinet), VPN, Web Access Gateways, and VoIP infrastructure
- Ensure high availability and performance across 500+ locations and 10,000+ endpoints
- Lead incident response, problem management, and root cause analysis
- Utilize and enhance monitoring and alerting tools (SolarWinds, NetScout)
- Ensure compliance with ITSM processes (Incident, Change, Configuration Management)
Cloud & Hybrid Network Integration (Supporting Capability)
- Design and manage secure connectivity between on-prem environments and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Implement and support VNet / VPC architectures and peering, private endpoints, and hybrid routing
- Ensure consistent IP addressing (IPAM), DNS, and routing policies across environments
- Collaborate with Cloud and DevOps teams to support automated provisioning and IaC
- Support cloud-native networking while ensuring alignment with core on-prem architecture standards
Security, Risk & Compliance
- Ensure all network environments (on-prem and cloud) meet PCI and enterprise security standards
- Maintain and manage: Firewall rules, WAF policies, and web gateway controls
- Lead patching, hardening, and vulnerability remediation practices
- Address audit findings and ensure continuous compliance alignment
Disaster Recovery & Resilience
- Define and implement disaster recovery strategies for network infrastructure
- Ensure alignment with Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and DR plans
- Maintain resiliency across datacenters and hybrid environments with defined RTO/RPO targets
Project Delivery & Execution
- Lead delivery of network initiatives across on-prem and hybrid environments
- Ensure solutions are properly designed, documented, and operationally sustainable
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope
Strategy, Planning & Financial Management
- Support development of the network roadmap across on-prem and hybrid cloud environments
- Lead capacity planning, lifecycle management, and technology refresh initiatives
- Develop business cases and support procurement (RFPs, RFQs, vendor evaluations)
- Manage vendor relationships to ensure cost efficiency and service quality
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years managing large-scale on-prem enterprise networks (500+ sites, 10,000+ endpoints)
- Strong expertise in: Routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRF), LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, VoIP, Firewalls, WAF, and network security, Data center networking (ACI, UCS, SAN technologies)
- Hands-on experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet and F5
- Experience integrating with cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP) in a hybrid model
- Knowledge of network automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, JSON, YAML)
- Proven experience leading teams and managing vendors
- Preferred Certifications include CCNP / CCIE / CCDE, ITIL Foundation, Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, GCP), CWNA or equivalent
- Experience in secret and certificate management tool and best practice through automation
We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits including:
- Health/Dental Benefits
- Access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program
- a Defined Benefit Pension
- Discounts on products and services via Workperks.
There is a world of opportunities at the LCBO…
Join an organization where you can be challenged while achieving your true potential. A place where you can make a positive impact supporting Ontario business and communities. Discover a safe, healthy, diverse, inclusive, and accountable workplace where your wellbeing is our top priority. At the LCBO, your contributions are respected and valued. Be part of our journey as we invest in people and technology to transform an organization. There really is a world of opportunities at the LCBO.
We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, so everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an interview or employment opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation.
Please submit your resume via Workday by 11:59pm on the deadline date. We appreciate your interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Work Hours:
36.25
Union / Non-Union:
Non-Union
Job Posting End Date:
May 12, 2026
The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.