Arctiq is a leader in professional IT services and managed services across three core Centers of Excellence: Enterprise Security, Modern Infrastructure and Platform Engineering. Renowned for our ability to architect intelligence, we connect, protect, and transform organizations, empowering them to thrive in today's digital landscape. Arctiq builds on decades of industry expertise and a customer‑centric ethos to deliver exceptional value to clients across diverse industries. What You’ll Do Lead enterprise Cisco network transformation initiatives from planning through execution Serve as the primary technical lead across Cisco and Fortinet network environments Design, deploy, and optimize Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) solutions Drive Cisco ISE initiatives, including identity-based access policies and network access control Support Cisco SD-Access implementations focused on segmentation, automation, and secure connectivity Integrate and manage Fortinet firewall technologies within the broader network architecture Facilitate client meetings, technical workshops, and vendor engagements Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful project delivery and milestone achievement Provide strategic recommendations to improve network performance, scalability, and security posture Act as a trusted advisor to both technical and business stakeholders What You Bring 8+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering and infrastructure transformation Demonstrated success leading large-scale network modernization projects Strong expertise in: Cisco Viptela SD-WAN Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) Cisco SD-Access Fortinet Firewalls Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to lead discussions, manage vendor relationships, and influence decision-making Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently in fast‑paced environments Nice to Have Experience working within hybrid Cisco–Fortinet enterprise environments Industry certifications such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE or Fortinet NSE Experience supporting large-scale, multi-site enterprise deployments Location & Travel Candidates must be based in Canada Preferred locations: Toronto/GTA or Montreal (other Canadian locations may be considered) Ability to travel within Canada as required Flexibility to work onsite in the Toronto office when needed #J-18808-Ljbffr