System Engineer - Virtualization

TMX Group•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$115 - CA$130•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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).
Advanced expertise in containerization and virtualization platforms, specifically Red Hat OpenShift, 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.

Nice To Haves

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).

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system management tools to guarantee high availability and strict adherence to established corporate standards.
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.
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.
Proactively monitor, identify, and resolve resource bottlenecks, conducting thorough system performance tuning in close collaboration with cross-functional technical teams.
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.
Author and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, architecture standards, and procedural runbooks to empower the broader engineering team.
Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging infrastructure technologies and modern industry trends that align with global team objectives.