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Systems Engineer ( Data Center)

@ Calian Group

Ottawa, Ontario

Full-time6+ years experience
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Overview

Calian Group is hiring a full-time Systems Engineer (Data Center) to design data center infrastructure solutions for customers. The role supports pre-sales engagements, builds architecture diagrams and bills of materials, and works with Sales and customers. The posting states a base salary of $130,000 to $165,000 plus a commission plan and requires eligibility to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship.

Responsibilities:

  • Design technology solutions for customer objectives
  • Support pre-sales engagements and customer presentations
  • Produce architecture diagrams, BOMs and statements of work
  • Participate in technical evaluations and lab activities
  • Support solutions across networking, security, compute and storage

Requirements summary:

  • 6+ years data center or infrastructure experience
  • Pre-sales solution design expertise
  • Knowledge of networking, security, virtualization and storage
  • Strong communication with technical and non-technical audiences
  • Eligible to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentIT
Experience6+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyComputer Science, Information Systems
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Wellness

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Job description
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

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

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