Position Title: Network Engineer
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 41953
At McCain, we believe in meaningful technology – using digital technology not just for innovation, but to make a difference globally. Join a team where innovation drives purpose and technology shapes the future. This is your chance to develop sought-after expertise, work on exciting, high-impact projects, and create solutions that truly make a difference. If you're ready to push boundaries, tackle purposeful challenges, and build a career that matters, we want you on our team.
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
Reporting to the Manager of Network Services, the Network Engineer is responsible for supporting, operating, and evolving enterprise network infrastructure across on-prem and cloud environments. This role focuses on reliable day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and incremental improvements to network services, while contributing to standards, documentation, and planned technology upgrades. The Network Engineer works closely with Security, Architecture, and Operations teams to ensure network solutions are stable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards.
What you’ll be doing.
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Support, operate, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure in accordance with established standards and architectures.
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Perform day-to-day network operations including monitoring, incident response, troubleshooting, and change execution.
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Implement approved network designs and contribute to incremental enhancements in collaboration with architects.
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Support hybrid network connectivity, including on-prem network elements and cloud networking components (Azure).
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Deploy and support network security devices and services such as firewalls, VPNs, and secure access platforms.
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Participate in network automation and infrastructure-as-code initiatives, developing frameworks and templates.
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Collaborate with Security and Architecture teams to ensure network solutions align with security policies and enterprise intent.
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Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
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Provide input into capacity planning and lifecycle management using operational metrics and performance data.
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Stay current with networking best practices, tools, and technologies relevant to enterprise environments.
What you’ll need to be successful.
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5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or network engineering roles.
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Proven experience (3+ years) in enterprise network operations and support.
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Strong understanding of core networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, routing, switching).
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Hands-on operational experience with Cisco networking technologies such as SD-WAN, Catalyst, ACI, and wireless infrastructure.
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Experience supporting network security platforms such as firewalls, Zscaler, or similar secure access solutions.
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Working knowledge of cloud networking concepts, with exposure to Microsoft Azure.
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Experience supporting hybrid connectivity (site-to-site VPNs, remote access, cloud integration).
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Familiarity with automation concepts and tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) is an asset, but not required to be an expert.
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Basic scripting or tooling experience (Python, Bash, or similar) is beneficial for operational efficiency.
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Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, operational environment with changing priorities.
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Customer-focused mindset with strong communication and collaboration skills.
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Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) are considered an asset.
Other Information
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Key internal relationships: Manager of Network Services, IT Application Support, IT Architects, ITSM Manager, Network Services Team, IT Security, IT Operations (internal and external).
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Key external relationships: External vendors, partners and service providers.
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Job is primarily performed in a standard office environment.
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Travel: as required.
About McCain.
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Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.
Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.
The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Compensation Package: $85,500.00 - $114,000.00 . CAD annually + Bonus Eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know, and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
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Job Family: Information Technology
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
