Senior Network Specialist
Newfound RecruitingGatineau, Quebec, Canada
Posted April 17, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Newfound Recruiting, headquartered in Ottawa, is a Canadian‑owned professional services firm that specializes in recruiting, staff augmentation, and contract placements across the public and private sectors in Canada and the United States. With a focus on IT, finance, and engineering talent, the company delivers tailored solutions through its standing offers—TBIPS, THS, and ProServices—while leveraging an extensive partner network to access unique resources and expertise. Drawing on 20 years of industry experience, Newfound Recruiting combines innovative matching techniques with a deep understanding of client needs to consistently place the right consultants in the right roles, positioning itself as a leader in professional staffing and recruiting in Canada.
Job Description
The Network Specialist will support defence programs by planning, configuring, and managing network systems and military communications infrastructure. This includes wired and wireless communications, cryptographic devices, network lifecycle management, and testing across unit, integration, system, and acceptance levels.
Requirements
- Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Must have 96 months experience in the last 120 months in at least 3 of the following:
- Planning, initializing, configuring, and employing wired military communications systems, including cryptography
- Employing military radio communications systems in narrow and wide bands
- Implementing and managing test plans across multiple levels and reporting results
- Lifecycle management of network systems
- Must have 96 months experience in the following:
- Drafting and delivering presentations and briefings regarding test plans and results
- Providing technical advice and recommendations to management
- Participating in multidisciplinary teams supporting IT tactical systems or enterprise networks
- Performing strategic, operational, or tactical planning activities
- Security Clearance: Must be eligible for Secret level Federal Security Clearance (generally requires 10 years of residence in Canada)
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in network, software, computer, systems, electrical, or a suitable engineering or technical field (preferred), OR
- Alternatively, a STEM diploma (2-year minimum) in a related technical field
- Language Requirements: Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required for this role.