Job Specifications
Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer
Type of position: 3-months CONTRACT
Hourly rate / Salary: $38-$42/hr CAD
Location: Toronto Downtown, ON
Working Organization: 5 DAYS ONSITE
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Your New Role
As the Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead the design, deployment, and management of OT infrastructure across multiple regions. You will be responsible for building consistent, secure, and scalable systems that support a distributed enterprise. This role requires strong technical leadership, cross‑cultural collaboration, and the ability to work effectively across time zones.
1. Infrastructure Design & Management
Design, implement, and maintain resilient IT systems aligned with business and regional needs.
Standardize infrastructure across regions to ensure scalability, reliability, and security.
Manage hybrid environments integrating on‑premises and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, VMware).
2. Collaboration Across Time Zones
Partner with regional IT teams to understand requirements and challenges.
Serve as an escalation point for complex or critical technical issues.
Maintain alignment and clear communication across globally dispersed teams.
3. Performance Monitoring & Optimization
Monitor system performance across varied network conditions and user profiles.
Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
Ensure compliance with global privacy and security standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
4. Project Leadership
Lead large, multi-region infrastructure initiatives, ensuring consistent delivery across sites.
Drive standardization of tools, processes, and infrastructure practices.
Manage and coordinate technology vendors.
5. Security & Compliance
Implement strong security protocols to safeguard organizational systems and data.
Ensure compliance with local and industry regulations across all operating regions.
6. Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
Develop and maintain high-quality documentation for systems, processes, and standards.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.
7+ years in system engineering with at least 3 years in a multi‑region role.
Expertise in enterprise operating systems (Windows Server, Linux) and virtualization (VMware, Hyper‑V).
Strong cloud experience (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) and hybrid environment management.
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls).
Knowledge of governance and compliance frameworks (ITIL, ISO 27001, NIST).
Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python).
Strong cross-cultural communication and problem‑solving skills.
Familiarity with backup, DR solutions, and monitoring tools.
Preferred Skills
Relevant certifications: CSEP, MCSE, VMware, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, ITIL.
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This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization.
AI may be used to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.
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