Systems Engineer

17 hours ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Calian Group Full-time $130,000 - $165,000 Contract
Position Overview We are looking for a Systems Engineer (Data Center) who will use their expertise in enterprise infrastructure and data center technologies to help solve complex business challenges. In this role, you will partner with customers, Account Executives, IT professionals, and internal stakeholders to design and recommend technology solutions that align with customer objectives. You will support pre-sales engagements, solution design activities, customer discussions, and technical evaluations while helping customers modernize and optimize their infrastructure environments. This role is ideal for a hands-on infrastructure professional who understands how networking, security, compute, storage, and related technologies work together within a data center environment. Responsibilities Work with Sales to develop customer relationships and support the sales process through technical expertise Define and design technology solutions that help customers achieve their business objectives Create and deliver customer-facing presentations and technical discussions Partner with customers to understand technical and business challenges and recommend appropriate solutions Collaborate with Sales, technology partners, and customers to ensure a seamless transition from solution design to implementation and support Provide detailed solution design documentation, including architecture diagrams, configurations, and implementation guidance Produce accurate Bills of Materials and Statements of Work Participate in technical evaluations, lab activities, product learning, and ongoing training Support solution development across infrastructure domains including networking, security, compute, storage, and related data center technologies Perform other duties as required within the context of the role Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience 6+ years of data center architecture, systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, or related experience Experience working with one or more areas of data center infrastructure such as compute, storage, networking, security, servers, applications, cabling, or related services Knowledge and experience designing and implementing solutions involving cybersecurity, virtualization, compute, private data centers, networking, storage, replication, authentication, routing and switching, network access control, and load balancing technologies Proven pre-sales solution design expertise Experience in systems analysis and design with a strong understanding of development, quality assurance, and integration methodologies Strong technical expertise combined with business and customer-facing communication skills Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences Ability to collaborate as part of a team and deliver exceptional customer outcomes in a fast-paced environment Strong learning aptitude with the ability to quickly develop expertise across a broad portfolio of technologies Experience creating architecture diagrams and explaining how infrastructure components interact to solve customer challenges Must be eligible to work for any U.
S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future Additional Requirements Hands-on experience deploying, configuring, integrating, or supporting enterprise infrastructure technologies Comfortable working with physical infrastructure, including servers, networking equipment, storage systems, and related hardware when required Experience In a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) Environment Preferred Experience with enterprise infrastructure vendors and technologies such as Cisco, Dell, NetApp, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or similar solutions is considered an asset Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation Additional Requirements
• Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Experience working in a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) environment preferred Compensation $130,000-$165,000 base salary plus a commission plan Position Type We have 1 available position. Perks And Benefits
• Competitive, company-paid benefits
• Generous time off package
• Stock purchase plan
• RRSP program
• Flexible work hours for eligible roles
• Programs to support employee health and well-being