AI Readiness Specialist - Cisco AI PODs

Elits Canada Inc.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking an AI Readiness Specialist to drive enterprise AI adoption. Responsibilities include assessing AI readiness, deploying Cisco AI PODs, and working with engineering teams. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in technology and hands-on experience with AI platforms. Candidates must be collaborative and fluent in English. This position is available to Canadian residents.

Qualifications

• Hands-on technical experience with AI platforms, modular compute/storage environments.
• Familiarity with Cisco AI PODs or similar modular AI deployment systems is an asset.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Assess AI readiness using Cisco’s framework.
• Deploy, configure, and optimize Cisco AI PODs.
• Work closely with engineering and IT teams.

Skills

Technical experience with AI platforms

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Knowledge of AI fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technology, engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Cisco AI PODs

Job description

ELITS Canada Inc is a subsidiary of Accelerate at Iver. Our parent company Iver has 1,700 employees today and is growing, and now we are looking for new employees who want to join our journey. As part of Accelerate at Iver, you are at the absolute forefront of technology and work on exciting digitization and transformation projects with market‑leading customers. We are passionate about realizing digital opportunities in the cloud. Together with our customers, we close the gap between aspiration and successful implementation. Communication is an essential part of the work since we work closely with our customers. As an employee at ELITS you will become a part of a great team that always responds to the customer with humility, and at the same time is very proud of what we deliver.

ELITS is now looking for an AI Readiness Specialist- Cisco AI PODs in our operations in Anywhere in Eastern Time Zone.

About the Role

Join our team as an AI Readiness Specialist to accelerate enterprise AI adoption by ensuring teams and infrastructure are prepared for the demands of advanced AI initiatives. In this hands‑on role, you’ll enable organizational readiness across Cisco’s six critical pillars and drive implementation of Cisco’s modular AI PODs to support secure, scalable, and efficient AI workloads.

Responsibilities

• Assess AI readiness using Cisco’s global framework—Strategy, Infrastructure (including PODs), Data, Governance, Talent, and Culture.
• Deploy, configure, and optimize Cisco AI PODs, enabling rapid onboarding and operational scaling of AI workloads in on‑premises and hybrid environments.
• Work closely with engineering and IT teams to integrate PODs with enterprise infrastructure and workflows for real‑world AI applications.
• Support migration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of AI workloads on PODs.
• Deliver enablement workshops and training to ensure diverse teams are equipped to utilize AI PODs and meet enterprise standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by sharing best practices and collaborating across departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in technology, engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands‑on technical experience with AI platforms, modular compute or storage environments, or enterprise infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Cisco AI PODs or similar modular AI deployment systems is an asset.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills; able to bridge technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Knowledge of AI fundamentals, IT governance, and change management within enterprise settings.
• Fluent in English.

Qualities

At ELITS Canada, we believe great people make great impact. Success in this role comes from curiosity, ownership, and a passion for building together. You bring initiative, creativity, and an open mindset that helps ideas turn into real results. You’re someone who:

• Thrives in collaborative, cross‑functional teams and communicates with clarity and confidence.
• Balances technical depth with practical, solution‑driven problem solving.
• Approaches challenges with positivity, accountability, and resilience.
• Manages multiple priorities while staying organized and focused.
• Brings fresh ideas to enhance products, processes, and team collaboration.
• Contributes to a culture of trust, learning, and continuous improvement.

This position is open to Canadian residents (persons with work permit in Canada).

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