Senior Network Support Specialist

Take a central role The Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment. Building on the principles that have always guided us – excellence, integrity and respect – we strive to be forward-looking and innovative, to welcome people with diverse perspectives and talents, and to earn trust by living up to our commitments and by clearly explaining the intent of our policies and actions. With our defined-benefit pension plan, benefits, and high flexibility for work life balance - find out more about why we are annually ranked as one of Canada's top employers: Working Here - Bank of Canada Find out more about the next steps in our Recruitment process . In addition to the position being staffed, this competition may be used to fill similar opportunities (Regular or Term) that become available at the same job grade. If you’re interested in this type of role, we encourage you to apply. What You Will Do As a Senior Network Support Specialist, you will provide ongoing technical support, maintenance and improvement to the Bank’s networking solutions and work with the Ottawa team or partners to fix issues, related to Microsoft’s Office 365 Cloud platform (SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, MS Teams, OneDrive etc.) You will also be providing support the evolution of the Bank’s tools and monitor our Office 365 platform’s performance meanwhile ensuring appropriate follow-ups are done with relevant stakeholders to address arising issues. You will be responsible to assist tuning and capacity planning of various solutions as well as be responsible for the coordination and implementation of changes to the production and test environments systems and products. You will work closely with the network infrastructure group and the other collaboration tool and platform groups ensuring the highest level of systems support to the Bank. More Specifically, You Will Also Participate in the planning, design and implementation of relevant architecture, hardware, software. Work autonomously to analyze diagnostic information and/or resolve uncommon or complex problems in a multi-functional setting, assessing and communicating technological issues that affect the functional or corporate level, and recommend solutions to more senior colleagues. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external counterparts (partners, clients and suppliers) to support operational objectives Participate in functional and user experience testing. What You Need To Succeed You bring an advanced understanding of network platforms and internetworking architectures. You also have experience in performance and capacity monitoring for critical servers. You possess the ability to rank tasks per priority, meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks concurrently with strong relationships skills. In Addition, You Have Knowledge of Cisco IOS, Cisco Nexus OS, F5 load balancers and Infoblox DNS appliances Expert knowledge of VLAN, routers, switches, network protocols; e.g. IP, MPLS, IPSec Experience in supporting Enterprise Networks in an operational role Nice-to-have Routing, Switching, and Load Balancing Experience Microsoft’s Office 365 Cloud platform Cisco ASA Firewall Your Education And Experience This position requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or related discipline with a minimum of five years supporting critical cisco-based network environments or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Innovative Mindset We value candidates who demonstrate adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new technologies, including AI and digital tools. We seek individuals who can think critically about data, question existing processes, and find ways to simplify our work while embracing change and new ways of doing things. Language requirement The Bank’s work environment is conducive to the use of both of Canada’s official languages - English and French. Although the position language requirement is English or French essential, we do encourage everyone to improve their second language proficiency for future career growth and to contribute towards fostering a bilingual environment. What You Need To Know Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Secret There will be no relocation assistance provided Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. Hybrid Work Model The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a portion of each month as part of the Bank’s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of 12 days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office. What You Can Expect From Us This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider . Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $111,051 to $130,649 (job grade 17) The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at 7 to 10% of your base salary. The Bank offers additional performance pay (5%) for those who exceed expectations. Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay. Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health and dental coverage that meets your needs Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement Option to join the indexed, defined-benefit pension plan after 24 consecutive months of service We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Provide technical support, maintenance, and improvement for the Bank's networking solutions and Office 365 Cloud platform. Coordinate the implementation of changes to production environments and participate in the design of network architecture and hardware.

Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering with at least five years of experience supporting Cisco-based network environments. Must possess expert knowledge of network protocols, VLANs, and experience with enterprise network operations.

• Defined-benefit pension plan • Health coverage • Dental coverage • Performance pay • Purchasable extra vacation days

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Network Support
• Microsoft Office 365
• Cisco IOS
• Cisco Nexus OS
• F5 Load Balancers
• Infoblox DNS
• VLAN
• Routing
• Switching
• MPLS
• IPSec
• Cisco ASA Firewall
• Capacity Planning
• Network Architecture
• Troubleshooting
• Performance Monitoring

• Technology
• Engineering
• Finance & Accounting
• Government & Public Sector
• Customer Service & Support

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

24 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Présence au bureau

3 jours par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level