45Drives Network Engineer

Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia (on-site or hybrid depending on candidate fit)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

About Us

Full transparency: we work a little differently around here.

This isn’t just another job where you punch in and punch out. We come to work every day because we strive to earn a living in a meaningful way. Too many people exist without finding joy or purpose in their work, and we believe that’s just wrong. After all, we spend at least a third of our lives working—so why not create workplaces where people want to come to work in the morning and feel good when they leave at the end of the day?

At Protocase, your ideas don’t just matter—they shape our future. We thrive on collaboration and innovation, where every voice is heard, valued, and makes a real impact. Does this sound like something you’d want to be a part of and help grow?

Protocase specializes in custom sheet metal enclosures, panels, and parts for engineers and innovators worldwide, built with unmatched speed and quality. We take the impossible and make it possible for some of the brightest minds on the planet.

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About the Opportunity

We're looking for a skilled and passionate Network Engineer who’s excited to solve complex technical puzzles and architect high-performance, low-latency networks for demanding environments. Whether you're an industry veteran with years of hands-on experience or a highly motivated, self-taught techie with an impressive track record of side projects, this might just be your next great opportunity.

In this role, you’ll be deeply involved in designing, optimizing, and implementing network infrastructure across a variety of client and internal use cases. You’ll work closely with architects and engineering teams to build and support sophisticated network topologies that power everything from traditional IT environments to AI clusters and high-performance storage systems.

Your day to day tasks and responsibilities could include but not be limited to...

• Design and optimize networks for a wide variety of environments and unique performance requirements
• Collaborate with architects to build advanced topologies for high-performance, low-latency systems
• Document network architectures clearly through diagrams and written guides (Visio or draw.io)
• Troubleshoot advanced networking issues across both Linux and Windows environments
• Configure and deploy complex networking setups using Proxmox VE SDN for client environments

About You

Whether you're a seasoned engineer or a skilled learner who’s built real-world experience through projects and tinkering, here’s what will make you a strong candidate:

• IT-related degree OR equivalent hands-on experience (we’re open to non-traditional backgrounds!)
• 5+ years preferred in network engineering, but we’ll consider students with robust side experience
• Routing & Traffic Engineering: Experience with large-scale BGP/EVPN, IS-IS or OSPF, QoS, DSCP queuing, segment-routing or SR-MPLS
• High-Speed Fabrics: Familiarity with designing/operating 25/40/100/400 G Ethernet leaf-spine networks (Clos, EVPN/VXLAN, ECMP)
• Multi-Vendor Hardware: Hands-on with Arista (7050/7060), Cisco Nexus 9k, Juniper QFX/PTX, Mellanox Spectrum, or Broadcom-based solutions
• Storage-Class Networking: Comfortable with NVMe-oF (RDMA & TCP), RoCEv2, iSCSI multipath, FC zoning, Ceph replication, and AI cluster networking
• Documentation Excellence: You can clearly convey network designs, port maps, cable plans, and change history using Visio or draw.io

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Besides an annual total compensation package that is expected to range between $74,678 - $104,750 CAD, as part of the team you’ll enjoy:

🎓 Training and Growth: We are proud to offer leadership development and skills training opportunities to support your career progression.

🩺 Comprehensive Health Care Plan and Retirement Savings Plan: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Group Insurance, and an employer-matched Registered Retirement Savings Plan after six months of employment.

🏋️‍♂️ Wellness & YMCA Membership: Enjoy access to a cost-shared YMCA membership after three months and participate in wellness committee events like skiing, skating, wildlife park visits, and more!

🏖️ Vacation: Start with two weeks of vacation, increasing to three weeks after three years and four weeks after five years.

🎉 Social Events: Participate in exciting social gatherings such as Hank's Farm, office trick-or-treating, Protojams, seasonal parties, giveaways for local university sports and hockey games, and monthly team lunches.

🏅 Rewards & Recognition: Celebrate achievements with programs like Performer of the Month and other company-wide recognition initiatives designed to reward and appreciate your contributions.

🛍️ Countless Community Discounts: Take advantage of exclusive discounts at local shops and restaurants.

🍁 Immigration Support: Protocase proudly supports many employees with their immigration applications under the AIP.

🌄 Lifestyle of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia: Experience breathtaking hiking trails, stunning beaches, golf courses, skiing, live music, and a vibrant community—blending nature, innovation, and culture.

Ready to design the backbone of next-gen computing environments and make an impact? Apply today and let’s build the future together.