Job Description

About Kinaxis

Are you looking to join an innovative, market-leading company where you can truly elevate your career? At Kinaxis we are serious about culture, we are serious about technology, we are serious about customers, and we are serious about not taking ourselves too seriously. If you are looking to be part of an incredible growth story, then we might just be the place for you!

In 1984, we started out as a team of three engineers. Today, we have grown to become a global organization with over 2000 employees around the world, 6 global office and a best-in-class HQ in Ottawa, Canada. As winners of several Top Employer awards globally, we are proud to work with our customers and employees towards solving some of the biggest challenges facing supply chains today.

Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration, powering complex global supply chains, and supporting the people who manage them. Our powerful, AI infused platform provides full transparency and visibility across end-to-end supply chains, enabling our customers to make faster, better decisions. We are trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatility and disruption. With more than 40,000 users in over 100 countries, we are expanding our team as we continue to innovate and revolutionize how we support our customers.

Location

Hybrid - Our office in Ottawa, Canada

About the team

The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing robust networking solutions that support global offices, minimizing service disruptions and performance degradation across the network, and for managing the pathways and security governing how all data flows from one environment to another.

The incumbent will research, design, and implement hardware, software, and cloud-based solutions, performing work that supports the resolution of critical operational and support issues as well as the execution of project tasks, ensuring solutions enable business continuity and meet strategic organizational objectives. They will also ensure that all solution designs meet appropriate security, capacity, and availability requirements.

Salary Range

Annual cash compensation ranges from CAD $101,250 to CAD $148,500, plus a discretionary 12 % company bonus. The final offer within this range will reflect the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

Vacancy Status

This is an existing job vacancy

What you will do

• Leverage advanced enterprise IT expertise to proactively identify, design, and implement enhancements across IT systems, applications, and infrastructure.
• Design and support enterprise campus network solutions — including Ethernet, fiber, WAN/LAN, wireless (AP), and data center environments.
• Own complex issues escalated from the ITS team as well as the business, driving them to timely and effective resolution.
• Design and build orchestration and deployment tooling for networking solutions, enabling efficient, automated management of our global internal networks.
• Develop and maintain network topology maps, administration guides, and process documentation.
• Ensure the availability, reliability, security, and scalability of all environments (Production, Lab, etc.) to meet evolving business requirements.
• Integrate network management into the Kinaxis automation and orchestration framework.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders throughout major technology transformations, providing expert guidance and influencing solution direction.
• Research industry trends, standards, and emerging technologies to ensure network solutions align with corporate strategy.

What we are looking for

• Typically requires a university degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience that demonstrates the required competencies.
• 5–7 years of experience in large-scale network deployment, with proven expertise in designing, implementing, and managing Passive Optical Network (PON) environments; experience within a high-tech, global organization preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco core networking technologies required, including routing, switching, enterprise infrastructure, and Cisco Meraki for cloud-managed networking. CCNP certification preferred; CCNA expected as a baseline, and CCIE or Meraki certifications considered strong assets.
• Experience with Cisco security and connectivity solutions, including Cisco VPN for secure remote and site-to-site connectivity, and Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) for firewall and security policy management.
• Familiarity with cloud and hybrid networking solutions (e.g., SD-WAN, cloud-managed connectivity, and integration with public cloud environments) considered a strong asset, with the ability to partner closely with the Network Cloud Architects on current and future migration initiatives.
• Experience with NetBox for network source-of-truth, IP address management (IPAM), and infrastructure documentation.
• Experience managing ISP and telecom vendor relationships, including circuit procurement, service-level agreement (SLA) oversight, escalations, and cost optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex, non-routine challenges through critical thinking, design thinking, and creativity.
• Highly adaptable, with the ability to pivot quickly based on shifting business priorities and needs; proactively seeks and delivers feedback to maintain alignment.
• Strong communication skills are required Must be a confident, articulate communicator able to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise messaging for both technical and non-technical audiences across multiple platforms.
• Proven ability to build rapport quickly, foster positive cross-functional relationships, and deliver strategic updates and recommendations to senior leadership with credibility and impact.
• Skilled at leading facilitation and presenting complex information across the organization in an engaging, inspiring, and persuasive manner that drives alignment and action.

Work With Impact: Our platform directly helps companies power the world’s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day, when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more.

Work with Fortune 500 Brands: Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Lockheed Martin, Unilever, P&G, ExxonMobil, Cisco and more.

Social Responsibility at Kinaxis: Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we’re committed to a long-term net-zero operations strategy. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact.

People matter at Kinaxis and here are some of the perks and benefits we offer, which may vary by location and employee:

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide days off)
• Flexible work options
• Physical and mental well-being programs
• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
• Mentorship programs, training, and career development
• Recognition programs and referral rewards
• Hackathons

For more information, visit the Kinaxis website at www.kinaxis.com or the company’s blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com.

Kinaxis welcomes candidates to apply to our inclusive community. We provide accommodations upon request to ensure fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process for all candidates, including those with specific needs or disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to us at recruitmentprograms@kinaxis.com. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Kinaxis is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the initial step of the recruitment process to compare submitted resumes against the job description to identify candidates whose education, experience, and skills most closely match the requirements of the role. After the initial screening, all subsequent decisions regarding your application, including final selection, are made by our human recruitment team. AI does not make any final hiring decisions.