Network System Architect

Who We Are: CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness. CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed. What We Have to Offer: Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun! Summary CAE Defense &Security is seeking an experienced Enterprise Network Architect to lead the design and implementation of a robust wide area network (WAN) supporting the US Air Force Training, Modeling and Simulation Community’s mission-critical operations. The successful candidate will develop scalable, secure network architectures, integrate emerging technologies, and collaborate with cross functional teams [... source excerpt omitted ...] rtise in WAN technologies (MPLS, SDWAN, VPN), proven experience in largescale defense or aerospace deployments, and strong analytical and communication skills to translate complex requirements into actionable designs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Architectural Design Develop end to end WAN architecture that meets performance, scalability, and security requirements for the Air Force Training, Modeling and Simulation Community. Translate mission critical operational needs into detailed network design documents, including topology, routing protocols, and redund [... source excerpt omitted ...] g WAN technologies (e.g., SDWAN, edge computing) and recommend enhancements to keep the network state of the art. Lead post deployment reviews and iterative optimization cycles. Qualifications and Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field. 8 years of progressive experience in network design, implementation, and management. Proven track record designing large scale, multi-site enterprise networks (LAN/WAN, SD WAN, MPLS, VPN, etc.). Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud architectures. Hands-on experience with network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, Zero Trust,