Job Specifications
Location: Downtown Toronto, ON. On-site, 5 days per week
Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Duration: April 20, 2026 to July 31, 2026, not expected to extend
Background Check Requirement: standard background and reference check required
Pay rates: $40-55/HR
About the Opportunity
Our client, a global organization within the enterprise technology space, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support critical infrastructure during a temporary coverage period. This is a hands-on role focused on designing, managing, and optimizing hybrid IT environments across multiple regions.
You will join a small, collaborative team of engineers and act as a key escalation point for infrastructure challenges. Working closely with regional IT teams and global stakeholders, you will help ensure systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with evolving business needs in a distributed environment.
What’s In It for You
This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact role where your expertise will directly support global operations. You will gain exposure to complex, multi-region infrastructure and work across both cloud and on-prem environments.
You will collaborate with experienced engineers and international teams, building solutions that require both technical depth and strong communication skills. This role offers meaningful ownership, variety, and the chance to contribute to enterprise-level initiatives.
Your Responsibilities
You will design, implement, and maintain enterprise infrastructure across hybrid environments, including cloud and on-prem systems.
You will standardize systems across regions to ensure scalability, reliability, and security.
You will act as an escalation point for critical issues and collaborate with global IT teams across multiple time zones.
You will monitor system performance and implement optimization, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.
You will lead infrastructure projects, manage vendor relationships, and drive adoption of best practices.
You will ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards while maintaining detailed technical documentation.
Skills and Qualifications
7+ years of experience in systems engineering, including experience supporting multi-region environments
Strong expertise in Windows Server, Linux, and virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V
Advanced experience with cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancing
Experience with automation and scripting using PowerShell or Python
Knowledge of IT governance frameworks such as ITIL, ISO 27001, or NIST
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across distributed teams
Preferred Skills
Professional certifications (e.g., CSEP, MCSE, VMware, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, ITIL).
About the Company
Altis Technology Recruitment is one of Canada's largest independent recruitment firms dedicated to placing I.T. professionals in contract and permanent roles. We represent specialized talent in a variety of disciplines, including Database and Business Intelligence, I.T. Project and Business Management, Application Development, and Network and Systems Infrastructure. Our goal is to introduce the best technical resources to the right employers.
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