Advisor, IT Network Operations

At Enbridge, we are committed to delivering safe, reliable energy while advancing operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth. We are seeking an Advisor, IT Network Operations to play a key role in designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise-scale network infrastructure that enables critical business operations across North America. This position combines deep technical expertise with hands-on operational responsibility, including stewardship of our Pre-Production Network Lab, where new technologies, configurations, and designs are validated before deployment. The successful candidate will contribute to network modernization initiatives, automation strategies, and continuous improvement efforts while ensuring secure, resilient, and high-performing network services.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, we encourage you to apply. #Joinourteamcorp

What You Will Do:

• Design, implement, optimize, and support large-scale Cisco LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and Versa SD-WAN network infrastructure to ensure secure and reliable connectivity across the enterprise.
• Manage and maintain the Pre-Production Network Lab, including lab infrastructure, topology, equipment lifecycle management, and production-aligned testing environments.
• Lead and support proof-of-concept initiatives, quality assurance activities, hardware and software validation, and pre-deployment testing of network solutions.
• Provide advanced operational support, including troubleshooting, incident response, root cause analysis, and participation in major incident reviews.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including network designs, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, standards, and configuration guides.
• Drive automation and infrastructure modernization by leveraging scripting, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and configuration management tools to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and technology stakeholders to implement new solutions, manage network risks, and support change management activities., * Enbridge is committed to using AI responsibly. AI may assist with certain recruiting activities, but it is not used to make employment decisions. All employment decisions are made by people.
• Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.
• We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

• University degree or technical diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Networking, or a related discipline, combined with 4+ years of demonstrable experience in designing, building, deploying, testing, and supporting enterprise large-scale Cisco LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience designing, deploying, testing, and supporting large-scale Cisco networking solutions, including routing, switching, wireless technologies, and Versa SD-WAN environments.
• Strong expertise in network protocols and technologies such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, VPC, and modern data center networking architectures.
• Experience managing network validation, QA programs, proof-of-concept testing, and pre-production environments to assess new technologies and infrastructure changes.
• Proficiency with network automation, scripting, and Infrastructure as Code tools, including Python, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, and Git-based workflows.
• Working knowledge of cloud and platform technologies, including Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes, Equinix Edge, and Docker.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborate effectively in Agile, DevOps, and ITIL-based environments.
• Cisco certification (CCNA or higher) and experience with Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco ISE, Versa Director, SolarWinds, Splunk, NetBox, and ServiceNow would be an asset.

Working Conditions:

• Typical office environment, with occasional travel within Canada and the United States.

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:

Grasping, kneeling, light - moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office) include but are not limited to:

Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

• A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance and disability.
• A paid maternity and parental leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event.
• Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
• Paid time off/vacation/sick, plus paid personal days off (depending on location), and paid holidays.
• An Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Wellness Program, which focuses on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.
• Enbridge’s FlexWork (hybrid work model) offers eligible employees (Manager and below) the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, opt for a compressed work week schedule, or have flexible start and end times. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option.