System Engineer - Virtualization

System Engineer (12-month contract)

Location:

Hybrid (2-3 days in office) – Toronto, ON.

Reports To:

Senior Manager, Infrastructure Systems Engineering.

The System Engineer is responsible for managing and supporting various infrastructure technologies on distributed system platforms. The role designs, builds, and maintains technical solutions based on business requirements and modern IT practices, utilizing automation, programmatic and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approaches. A strong awareness of Platform Engineering and Generative AI tools that augment engineering velocity is required.

• System Design & Maintenance:
  Design, implement, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system management tools to guarantee high availability and adherence to corporate standards.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
  Drive modern IaC 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 system 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 collaboration with cross‑functional technical teams.
• Tiered Support & Escalation:
  Provide advanced 2nd/3rd level systems support with 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.

• 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, Open Shift Virt).
• Advanced expertise in containerization and virtualization platforms, specifically Red Hat Open Shift, including hands‑on proficiency with CSI drivers (e.g., Portworx, Trident).
• Demonstrated configuration and management proficiency within Cisco UCS environments.
• Proven experience driving platform modernization initiatives through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) utilizing Terraform and Ansible.
• Deep enterprise-level technical knowledge of both Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Practical, hands‑on experience in Storage Area Network (SAN) technology configurations, specifically Pure Storage.
• Familiarity with leveraging Generative AI utilities (e.g., Copilot, Claude) to scale engineering velocity and refine daily operational efficiency.
• Exceptional analytical, collaborative problem‑solving, and professional communication skills.

• 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., Service Now).

$115/H – $130/H CAD (hourly). Salary is a guideline; final compensation may vary based on relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it. Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located.