Consultant, Network Technologies

MERLIN, Digital & Technology Solutions – a Special Operating Agency of the Manitoba Government.

Position: Consultant, Network Technologies (IS4)

Location: Winnipeg, MB – 135 Innovative Drive (on‑site).

Salary: IS4 $84,825.00 - $113,857.00 per year.

Closing Date: July 19, 2026.

About MERLIN

MERLIN powers Manitoba’s education and provincial infrastructure with high‑performance IT solutions. The agency supports more than 70,000 desktops and 140,000 mobile devices across the province.

Employment Equity

The Manitoba government values diversity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. Employment equity is a factor in selection.

Duties

The Senior Consultant, Network Technologies is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of network services and related infrastructure across both agency and customer‑owned environments. The role requires staying current with emerging technologies, proactively addressing potential issues through strategic planning and mitigation, and collaborating with team members on client networks, MERLIN’s network services, and consulting engagements. The position works in‑office at 135 Innovative Drive in Winnipeg.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science or a related field and a minimum of four years of IT consulting and hosted service management.
• Experience with VMware, Hyper‑V, Arista, Aruba, NFS, iSCSI, Cisco, DNS, MPLS, VXLAN, IPv4, and IPv6.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to respond professionally to customer needs and concerns.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong written communication skills; ability to produce technical documents, solution architecture documents, and architectural maps.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong collaboration and cooperative working style.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong technical expertise in network services design, architecture, and implementation, including solid knowledge of BGP and other routing protocols.

• Knowledge of network monitoring tools such as SNMP, Cacti, Observium, SmokePing, PerfSonar, or similar tools.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP).

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must be able to perform duties typical of an office environment.
• Must be able to perform duties on site in the MERLIN office.
• Must be willing and able to travel occasionally to educational institutions or client sites for IT consultations and meetings.

Benefits

• Defined pension plan.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Long‑Term Disability Plan.
• Employer‑paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision.
• Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more.
• Annual health spending account for eligible employees.
• Paid time‑off including sick leave, wellness days, and family‑related leave days.
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions.
• Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service.
• Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Application Process

To be considered, submit an application form. Include the advertisement number 45337 and the position title in the subject line or body of the email. Interviews and additional assessments may be required.

Applicants who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered for an underfill position at a commensurate rate of pay. An Eligibility List will be established and may be used for similar positions available over the next 12 months.