Senior Systems Engineer

Aviso Wealth:
At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at
The Opportunity:We're looking to fill an opening for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Technology Ops & Support Partners team.
Reporting to the Director, Infrastructure Operations, the Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for independently operating, engineering, and improving Aviso’s hybrid infrastructure platforms across Windows, Linux, VMware, Azure, AWS, backup/recovery, security, automation, and core infrastructure services. This role combines advanced operational ownership with active participation in infrastructure projects, technical design input, automation, incident leadership, and continuous improvement of platform reliability.
As one aviso:
We Care
- Youdo the right thing forclients,partnersand colleagues. Youbuild trusted relationships, championservice excellence, andcontribute to a culture where people feel valued and supported
We Dare
-You challenge the status quo with bold ideasand fresh perspectives. Youembrace change, seek opportunities toinnovateand are comfortable exploring new ways of working
We Share
-Youcollaborate openlyand build meaningful relationships. Youseek outdiverse perspectives, share yourknowledgeand work together to helpcolleagues,clientsand partners succeed
We Deliver
- Youtake ownership of your work,honouryourcommitmentsand focus on delivering meaningful results. You hold yourself accountable and continuously look for ways to improve
What your day looks like:
Own complex incidents, problems, changes, and operational escalations across Windows, Active Directory, Linux, VMware, Azure, AWS, backup/recovery, monitoring, and related infrastructure services
Lead or actively contribute to infrastructure projects, including platform upgrades, migrations, patching programs, automation initiatives, cloud deployments, DR improvements, monitoring enhancements, and service transition into operations
Develop, maintain, and improve automation, scripts, configuration management, and operational tooling using PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, SaltStack, Git, Azure DevOps, or similar tools
Provide technical design input and implementation support for resilient, secure, supportable infrastructure solutions across hybrid cloud and data centre environments
Strengthen operational controls for patching, vulnerability remediation, access management, backups, disaster recovery, monitoring, alerting, audit evidence, and configuration documentation
Perform advanced diagnostics across operating systems, identity, virtualization, storage, backup, network, firewall, DNS, certificates, TLS/SSL, load balancing, and Layer 7 application connectivity
Coach less experienced team members through troubleshooting, runbook usage, change execution, documentation, and disciplined operational practices
Your experience and skills:
7+ of proven experience operating and engineering mid-size (1000 assets) or larger production infrastructure environments across Windows Server, Active Directory, Linux, VMware, backup/recovery, monitoring, and hybrid cloud services
Demonstrated hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure or AWS production services, including virtual machines, storage, networking, identity integration, monitoring/log analytics, security controls, and operational troubleshooting
Demonstrated experience independently resolving complex infrastructure incidents, leading technical troubleshooting, implementing approved changes, and contributing to root cause analysis and problem management
Strong understanding of infrastructure security, vulnerability management, patching, access controls, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, monitoring, audit readiness, and operational risk reduction
Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, SaltStack, Git, Azure DevOps, or similar tools;
experience building repeatable operational automation is required
Solid networking knowledge, including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing concepts, firewalls, certificates, TLS/SSL, load balancing, packet/log analysis, and Layer 7 diagnostics
Experience supporting or integrating containers, Oracle WebLogic, Apache/Tomcat, F5/load balancing, Oracle/Linux platforms, or middleware environments is an asset
Relevant Azure certification is required or expected within an agreed onboarding period;
Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Network Engineer Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or equivalent hands-on capability is preferred
VMware, Linux, Microsoft infrastructure, ITIL, security, or automation certifications are preferred
Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset
Why Aviso Wealth?At Aviso Wealth, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.Here are a few things that set us apart:
Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
Matching contributions to our retirement program
Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
Regular social events to foster teamwork
Your InformationBy submitting your application, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your provided personal information for the purposes of assessing your qualifications and suitability for employment with Aviso. Your information will be handled in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and relevant provincial legislation. Your data may be shared with authorized personnel involved in the recruitment process and retained only as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes or as required by law.
Equal Employment OpportunityAviso welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.
Company Overview:Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with approximately $145 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We're building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We're a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios, serves investors who prefer a hands-on approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We're proud to power businesses that empower investors.
A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you’re looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people.
SalaryThis position is posted with an expected salary range of $100,000 - $120,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.
#J-18808-Ljbffr