Systems Engineer ( Data Center)

About Calian

At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.

We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.

Job Type: Full Time

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.

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AI Usage Disclosure

At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.

How we hire

• Our hiring process is designed to help us get to know you and discover if you are the best fit for our team. It's also an opportunity for you to gauge if a role at Calian is the right fit for you.
  
  

Throughout the process, we’ll share details of the kind of work you’ll be doing, the projects you’ll be working on, the team you’ll be joining, and what it’s like working at Calian. Our biggest tip throughout the process is to just be your authentic self!

• Our commitment to diverse, yet highly specialized solutions require many different skills and abilities. We look for the best talent that can contribute to Calian’s success as well as enhance our culture. We encourage you to apply to a role or join our talent community and sign up for job alerts that match your area of expertise and what you are looking for in your next opportunity.
  
  

During the recruiting process, you’re encouraged to notify us of any accommodations you may require. We’ll be happy to help.

• We give the same time and consideration to everyone who applies. Here are a few things you can do to ensure your application shines:
• Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
• Add a cover letter that explains why you are a good fit for this position
• Share a portfolio, personal websites, or links to your professional social media
• In your CV, highlight your key achievements - this is your time to brag
• Include dates! Share the timeline of your experience
• Stand out by tailoring your resume to each position you apply to
• Only apply to roles you’re genuinely interested in and that align to your experience
• Be prepared! Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
• View the responsibilities for the role and find examples that demonstrate how you’ve completed these in your previous work experience
• Prepare a list of questions to ask us
• Dress business casual for your interview (virtual and in person)
• We assess your skills and fit, you assess our fit for you
• We keep you updated and share expectations as we make progress in the recruiting cycle
• Feel free to reach out to your Talent Acquisition Specialist at any time during the hiring process
  
  

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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