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Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a full-time opportunity for a Senior Network Specialist. This role can be based out of our offices located in: Mississauga, ON, Calgary; AB; Stellarton; NS.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Network Services team in the implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of a national retail network spanning distribution centers, and corporate locations.
- Coordinate day-to-day team activities including prioritization, assignment, and oversight of operational and project-based work.
- Design and manage Azure networking including hub-and-spoke architectures, VNets, peering, private endpoints, NSGs, Azure Firewall, and load balancing.
- Design, implement, and support scalable network architectures across LAN, WAN, wireless, SD-WAN, and data center environments.
- Support private cloud deployments in Azure, enabling secure connectivity between on-prem data centers and cloud environments via VPN and ExpressRoute.
- Act as a senior escalation point for complex network and cloud incidents, providing advanced troubleshooting across WAN, SD-WAN, and hybrid cloud environments.
- Contribute to multi-cloud networking strategies, ensuring consistent connectivity, routing, and security across Azure and other cloud platforms.
- Drive network security design and enforcement, including segmentation, threat mitigation, and protection against denial-of-service and other attacks.
- Lead large-scale infrastructure rollouts including new deployments, network refreshes, SD-WAN implementations, and cloud integration initiatives.
- Collaborate with vendors and service providers to evaluate, design, and deliver cost-effective, scalable solutions.
- Promote and enforce network standards, operational processes, and best practices across the environment.
- Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including network diagrams, standards, and runbooks.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical growth and operational maturity within the team.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering, preferably in large-scale retail or highly distributed environments.
- Strong expertise in routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, QoS, segmentation, WAN technologies).
- Deep experience with Azure networking including hub-spoke design, VNets, peering, and hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute).
- Experience supporting private and hybrid cloud environments, with exposure to multi-cloud networking (Azure plus AWS and/or GCP).
- Hands-on experience with SD-WAN and large-scale branch connectivity.
- Strong background in network security, including firewalls, segmentation, and threat mitigation strategies.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex, high-impact issues in large, distributed environments.
- Experience leading projects, coordinating teams, and working in fast-paced operational environments.
- Strong vendor management and communication skills.
- Familiarity with infrastructure automation (PowerShell, Python, Terraform) is an asset.
- Relevant certifications (CCNP/CCIE, Azure Network Engineer Associate, etc.).
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Nice to Have:
- Experience with Cisco ACI (data center) and Meraki (branch/retail) environments.
- Knowledge of cloud networking patterns and micro segmentation strategies.
Who we are
Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.
Learn more about our story and culture:
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Total Rewards
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
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Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.
