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Network Design Manager

About Us

ThoughtStorm Inc. provides technology consulting, cloud solutions, enterprise applications, artificial intelligence, infrastructure management and cybersecurity services. We help organizations modernize their technology, improve operations and achieve their business objectives.

We are seeking a Network Design Manager to lead the planning, design, implementation and management of enterprise network, cloud and information systems infrastructure. The successful candidate will manage technical teams, direct infrastructure modernization and automation initiatives, and oversee technology budgets, vendors and service delivery.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the design, implementation, operation and maintenance of cloud, network and information systems infrastructure.
• Establish information systems strategies, policies, standards and procedures aligned with organizational priorities and business requirements.
• Lead network engineers, cloud specialists, automation engineers and other technology professionals, including recruitment, workforce planning, training, performance evaluation and professional development.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Information Security, Operations, Finance and Procurement teams to establish technology priorities and coordinate infrastructure initiatives.
• Develop and implement enterprise cloud network architecture standards and governance frameworks to support scalability, security, resilience and consistent service delivery.
• Direct the design, deployment and optimization of cloud networking solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Lead the adoption of artificial intelligence and intelligent automation to improve monitoring, analytics, resource utilization and operational efficiency.
• Oversee AI-enabled initiatives supporting predictive analysis, capacity planning, incident management, security monitoring and business process automation.
• Establish and manage infrastructure automation strategies using Ansible and Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks for provisioning, configuration management, software deployment and compliance validation.
• Direct continuous improvement initiatives through automation, orchestration, proactive monitoring and performance analysis.
• Evaluate and select third-party technologies, cloud services, software, hardware, telecommunications services and managed service providers.
• Oversee vendor sourcing, contract negotiations, procurement approvals and lifecycle management of technology assets and services.
• Manage enterprise network and cloud service delivery, ensuring performance standards, service objectives and service level agreements are achieved.
• Authorize and oversee major information systems projects, establish objectives, allocate resources and manage risks to deliver projects within approved scope, budgets and timelines.
• Develop, manage and control departmental operating budgets, capital expenditure plans, forecasts and resource allocation.
• Establish performance metrics, operational dashboards and reporting frameworks to assess service quality, infrastructure performance and automation outcomes.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, AI developments and cybersecurity trends, and recommend technology investments and modernization opportunities to executive leadership.
• Ensure information systems and cloud operations comply with applicable cybersecurity policies, data protection requirements, governance frameworks and risk management standards.

Work location: Based in Mississauga, Ontario, with remote work arrangements and travel to client locations for in-person meetings as required.

Business address: 2425 Matheson Boulevard East, 8th Floor, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 5K4.

Employment terms: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: $130,000.00 CAD annually

Employment Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five years of experience in network engineering, network architecture or cloud infrastructure, including experience leading technical teams and managing infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of enterprise network architecture, cloud networking and hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
• Experience with infrastructure automation, Ansible and Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled operations, predictive analytics and intelligent automation applications in infrastructure management.
• Experience with cybersecurity governance, infrastructure risk management and service delivery standards.
• Experience managing technology budgets, procurement, vendor relationships and service level agreements.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, project management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to attend in-person client meetings as required. Willingness and ability to travel to client locations as required.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking the “Apply” button on this posting and submitting your résumé.

ThoughtStorm Inc. welcomes applications from qualified candidates, including Canadian citizens and permanent residents.