Are you a highly skilled and detail-oriented Network Engineer with a passion for designing secure, scalable, and high-performance networks? Join Healthy Planet and play a key role in building, optimizing, and protecting the infrastructure that powers our corporate and retail operations. In this role, you’ll architect and deploy LAN, WAN, VPN, and Wi-Fi topologies, manage advanced firewall configurations, and ensure network resilience aligned with PCI-DSS and Zero Trust principles.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to shape the future of our enterprise network systems, drive operational excellence across multiple sites, and mentor IT team members while supporting our mission to deliver a healthier planet.
This is a full-time, 100% on-site position based in North York, ON.
Network Architecture & Design
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Design and deploy secure LAN, WAN, VPN, and Wi-Fi topologies for corporate and retail environments.
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Architect and implement network segmentation (POS, corporate, guest Wi-Fi, IoT) aligned with PCI-DSS and Zero Trust principles.
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Plan and execute scalable network rollouts using enterprise network management platforms, including:
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Centralized network controllers or cloud management systems for configuration, monitoring, and multi-site visibility
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Managed switches and wireless access points supporting PoE, VLAN tagging, and advanced QoS
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Integrated edge services such as video surveillance, VoIP, and access control, where applicable
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Produce and maintain detailed network documentation, topology maps, and configuration standards for all sites.
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Support WAN connectivity (MPLS, SD-WAN, LTE failover) and hybrid integrations with cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS).
Network Security
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Manage and optimize firewalls, including advanced VPN, IDS/IPS, and content filtering configurations.
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Integrate network security controls with enterprise security architecture, including firewall zones, network access control (NAC), VLAN enforcement, and segmentation policies.
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Implement Network Access Control (NAC) and endpoint compliance integrations.
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Conduct regular network vulnerability assessments and coordinate patching or remediation.
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Contribute to incident response processes and align security controls with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 frameworks.
Operations & Monitoring
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Maintain centralized Network Controllers for multi-site visibility and performance tuning.
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Integrate network and security logs into centralized monitoring systems.
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Proactively identify and remediate connectivity or performance issues before they impact operations.
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Ensure redundancy, resilience, and optimized traffic routing for both wired and wireless networks.
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Manage vendor relationships (ISPs, cabling, hardware suppliers) and enforce SLA performance.
Collaboration & Governance
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Work closely with the IT leadership to enforce cybersecurity and compliance standards.
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Collaborate with ERP, e-commerce, and store operations teams to ensure secure integrations.
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Participate in change management, incident post-mortems, and disaster recovery planning.
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Mentor junior IT team members on networking best practices and documentation standards.
Required
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Flexibility to work full time on-site.
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
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10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering, including multi-site environments.
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Expert knowledge in:
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Cisco Meraki or UniFi Network Ecosystem (Cloud Key Gen2, Dream Machine, Controller, UAP, Switches, VLANs, Protect, Talk)
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Routing and Switching (OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP, QoS)
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Firewalls and VPNs (SonicWall, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto)
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Wireless design and tuning for high-density retail environments
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Network segmentation, Zero Trust, and Network Access Control (NAC)
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Monitoring and log management (Zabbix, Syslog, SIEM)
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Solid experience with network documentation tools (Visio, Lucidchart) and CLI/scripting automation (Python, PowerShell)
Preferred
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Professional certifications: Cisco CCNP Enterprise or equivalent advanced routing/switching experience, Network Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, EC-Council CEH, or equivalent experience.
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Experience in retail or distributed multi-site environments (POS, IoT, and guest Wi-Fi management).
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Demonstrating expertise in multi-site Wi-Fi design for retail environments.
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Familiarity with Microsoft Azure networking and hybrid cloud models.
You’ll Thrive Here If You Are…
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A strategic problem-solver with strong analytical and diagnostic skills who thrives in complex, multi-vendor network environments.
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An excellent communicator who can clearly document and explain technical concepts to both technical and executive audiences.
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Highly accountable and driven, with a strong sense of urgency and follow-through in incident response and project execution.
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A natural mentor who enjoys uplifting your team’s technical maturity and sharing best practices.
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Adaptable, proactive, and energized by the fast pace of a retail operations environment.
What We Offer
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An amazing work environment where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
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Comprehensive medical benefits and a flexible spending account for full-time employees—because we care about your health and well-being.
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Exclusive employee discounts on our products - treat yourself while you help others find what they love
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Exciting internal growth opportunities to help you develop your skills, advance your career, and grow within the company.
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Career-focused continuing education and professional development opportunities.
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A supportive and inclusive company culture that celebrates individuality, fosters teamwork, and values your contributions.
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GoodLife Fitness corporate membership discounts.
Life at Healthy Planet
At Healthy Planet, we believe that our biggest strength lies in fostering a work environment where our employees feel at home and can be their true selves. We operate as a family, supporting each other to thrive both personally and professionally. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, and a shared passion for making a positive impact on the world.
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Learn More About Life at Healthy Planet
At Healthy Planet we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all team members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Healthy Planet hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position to be filled
