Sr Networking And Infrastructure Specialist

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Date:
20 Oct 2026Location:
Toronto, ON, CACompany:
AlstomAt Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.We are seeking a skilled and motivated
Networking and Infrastructure Engineer
to join the Data Center team. This role involves managing and optimizing a hybrid environment built on Hyper-Converged Infrastructure technologies, utilizing VMware and SUSE Harvester hypervisors. Responsibilities include ensuring the seamless integration of Windows and Linux virtual machines while maintaining strong network and system security.Key Responsibilities
Virtualization and Kubernetes:
Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Hyper Converged Infrastructures based on VMware hypervisor for virtual machines and SUSE Harvester and OpenShift Kubernetes clusters for containerized workloads.Design, integrate and maintain multiple virtual platforms as per project requirements.Participate in deploying project-specific virtualized platforms for Integrated Control Center systems.Networking & Cybersecurity
Design, implement and support advanced high-available network architectures, using modern routing protocols, VLANs, VPNs, and MPLS.Configure, monitor, and maintain physical and virtual network and security devices: routers, switches, firewalls, IDS/IPS appliances (Fortinet, Cisco, Palo Alto, and HPE).Monitor the high availability and performance of network services through regular health checks and optimization using tools such Zabbix, Netbox, OpenSearch, Solarwinds and ManageEngine productsImplement and monitor endpoint security controls policies (McAfee ePO)Follow company and project specific security policies based on NIST 800-53Participate in DevOps activities on Infrastructure as a Code deployments using tools such as Terraform and Ansible.Use GIT as a configuration versioning and management systemsSystem Administration:
Administer and secure Linux and Windows servers.Design and perform operating systems and applications updates and patches.Implement and monitor system backups and replication based on project requirements.Follow the ITSM best practices according to ITILv4Hardware and Infrastructure
Install, configure, and maintain IT infrastructure (Dell VxRail, VBlock, or HPE hyperconverged environment)Install, configure and manage storage equipment (SAN, NAS, NFS, etc.) (Dell DataDomain)Participate in the decision making process on new hardware purchasesTroubleshooting and Support:
Diagnose and resolve infrastructure and network issues.Provide advanced support for system and network escalations.Documentation and Monitoring:
Create and maintain detailed documentation for systems, networks, and configurations.Support documentation process at the project levelStrong IT Hardware knowledgeStrong knowledge of VMWare products (VCenter, ESXi, etc.)Good knowledge of Kubernetes technologyStrong knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Shell, etc.)Strong knowledge of Microsoft Technologies (ActiveDirectory, GPO, SQL, PowerShell, Windows Server, Windows 10/11)Experience with highly available environments / applications. (Windows High Availability Clusters)Good knowledge of Linux technologies (CentOS, RHEL, Ubuntu, etc.)Good understanding of DevOps conceptsGood understanding of software development pipeline conceptsKnowledge for Configuration Management Tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform, Git etc.Knowledge of Load Balancing technologies (Windows, HAProxy)Good understanding of networking concepts (VLANs, Routing, MPLS, LTE, OSPF, etc.)Networking & Hardware support certifications are a plusKnowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and/or ITIL v4 conceptQuick problem troubleshooting abilitiesQualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).Experience: 7+ years in networking and infrastructure engineering.Certifications: Relevant certifications are a plus.Compensation
The expected compensation for this role is $105,000 – $135,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring
We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.Interview Process & Candidate Communication
Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.This job posting represents an existing vacancy.You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!Important to note
As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us View email address on ca.hrm.tc referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.
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