Infrastructure System Engineer Jobs in Toronto, ON

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The System Engineer (12-month contract) is responsible for the management and support of various infrastructure technologies on distributed system platforms. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain technical solutions based on business requirements and the evaluation of modern information technology trends and practices, utilizing a strong automation, programmatic, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approach to systems management. This role requires an awareness of modern practices like Platform Engineering and how Generative AI tools can augment engineering velocity.

• This role reports to: Senior Manager, Infrastructure Systems Engineering

• Job Location: Hybrid (2-3 days in office) - based in Toronto, ON.

Key Accountabilities

• System Design & Maintenance: Design, implement, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system management tools to guarantee high availability and strict adherence to established corporate standards.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Drive the modern IaC approach across the organization by translating business requirements into scalable, programmatic solutions and maintaining system configurations via industry-standard automation tools.

• Engineering Velocity: Develop and optimize high-quality code for complex systems tasks, strategically leveraging AI-augmented tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude) to accelerate delivery timelines and optimize technical workflows.

• Performance Optimization: Proactively monitor, identify, and resolve resource bottlenecks, conducting thorough system performance tuning in close collaboration with cross-functional technical teams.

• Tiered Support & Escalation: Provide advanced 2nd and 3rd level systems support alongside rotational on-call duties, interfacing directly with external vendors and internal business lines for rapid problem resolution.

• Documentation & Standards: Author and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, architecture standards, and procedural runbooks to empower the broader engineering team.

• Technology Innovation: Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging infrastructure technologies and modern industry trends that align with global team objectives.

Must Have(s)

• Education & Experience: Post-secondary degree or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science or Engineering, paired with 5+ years of progressive engineering experience specializing in virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Nutanix, Proxmox, Hyper-V, OpenShift Virt).

• Platform Technologies: Advanced expertise in containerization and virtualization platforms, specifically Red Hat OpenShift, including hands-on proficiency with CSI drivers (e.g., Portworx, Trident).

• Server Hardware: Demonstrated configuration and management proficiency within Cisco UCS environments.

• Automation & IaC: Proven experience driving platform modernization initiatives through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) utilizing Terraform and Ansible.

• Operating Systems: Deep enterprise-level technical knowledge of both Windows Server and Linux environments.

• Storage Systems: Practical, hands-on experience in Storage Area Network (SAN) technology configurations, specifically Pure Storage.

• Modern Engineering Tooling: Familiarity with leveraging Generative AI utilities (e.g., Copilot, Claude) to scale engineering velocity and refine daily operational efficiency.

• Communication: Exceptional analytical, collaborative problem-solving, and professional communication skills.

Nice to Have(s)

• Hands-on experience with VMware Site Recovery Manager.

• Familiarity with modern data protection products (e.g., Cohesity).

• Practical experience working with log analytics platforms (e.g., Splunk).

• Exposure to public cloud infrastructure development, ideally AWS.

• Professional experience with IT workflow automation engines (e.g., ServiceNow).

Salary Range: $115/H - $130/H CAD. Please note that the salary range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

The recruiting efforts for this role are intended to fill a vacant position.

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