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The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Cloud Network Architect to join WSP's Global IT organization supporting its internal employees. Reporting to the manager of Network Architecture & Design, you will be responsible for the design, evolution, governance, and implementation of enterprise cloud networking solutions, with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure.

We are looking for a practitioner who combines strategic thinking with real-world engineering experience. You will design and build scalable, secure, and resilient cloud connectivity services that support WSP's global operations and Zero Trust ambitions. You will also partner closely with platform engineering to embed DevOps and automation practices into cloud network delivery and operations.

Where Your Ideas Matter - If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this role offers the chance to work on projects that push boundaries and impact communities worldwide. Be part of a team that values your ideas, expertise, and growth.

Your Impact

• Design end-to-end Azure networking architectures, including segmentation, routing, DNS, private access, and network security.
• Architect and maintain global cloud connectivity patterns.
• Define cloud networking standards, reference architectures, guardrails, and reusable design patterns.
• Collaborate with Security Architecture to design identity-driven, Zero Trust-aligned network controls.
• Serve as architecture authority for cloud networking across major programs and initiatives.
• Build, configure, and optimize cloud networking components.
• Deploy, tune, and secure cloud firewalls, proxies, and enforcement points.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud and hybrid network issues across L3-L7.
• Validate resiliency, DR, and continuity plans through hands-on testing.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code for cloud network provisioning using modular, reusable patterns.
• Integrate cloud network builds into CI/CD workflows including automated testing and promotion between environments.
• Implement automated baseline checks, compliance controls, configuration consistency, and drift detection using policy-as-code and guardrails.
• Build automation for operational tasks and standard remediation to reduce manual toil.
• Implement and maintain telemetry/observability pipelines to enable proactive detection and performance optimization.
• Champion reusable modules, automation patterns, GitOps practices, and engineering best practices across teams.
• Optimize network performance, routing, and traffic flows across cloud and hybrid landscapes.
• Provide expert guidance to Network Engineers, Cloud Engineers, project managers, and business stakeholders.
• Evaluate emerging cloud networking technologies and influence strategic roadmaps.
• Mentor engineering teams developing cloud-first skills and modern automation capabilities.

The skills that set you apart

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  
• 8-10+ years of practical, hands-on network engineering and architecture experience.
  
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure networking.
  
• Strong understanding of hybrid connectivity patterns and data center interconnect architectures.
  
• Experience integrating cloud networks with SSE/SASE platforms (Zscaler ZIA/ZPA preferred).
  
• Strong understanding of segmentation models, identity-based access, and cloud-native security policies.
  
• Strong proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, GitHub, and CI/CD workflows.
  
• Experience with GitOps practices, modular IaC design, and automated governance controls.
  
• Scripting and automation skills and experience with API-driven workflows.
  
• Knowledge of other clouds (AWS, GCP, OCI) is beneficial.
  
• Experience with container networking is an advantage.
  
• Strong architectural documentation and diagramming capability.
  
• Ability to communicate complex designs to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
• Comfortable collaborating within a large, globally distributed enterprise.
  
• Excellent written and spoken English.
  
• Ability to work independently with low-level supervision and in a global team distributed geographically.
  

Why choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we'll help you tailor your role to match your ambition-because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: 135 200$ - 179 100$

MB & ON: 123 300$ - 169 800$

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: 122 100$ - 162 200$

Disclosure :

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.
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• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
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