Infrastructure Systems Engineer

Tigre Géant; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian retailer is seeking an Infrastructure Systems Engineer to manage and maintain core IT infrastructure systems. This role involves ensuring high availability and security across retail locations and corporate offices while supporting various IT systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering and administration, particularly in retail IT environments. Join a dynamic team that values growth, diversity, and community commitment.

Benefits

Annual Profit-Sharing Program

Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Store Discount

Parental Top-Up Program

Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program

Bursary Program for children of employees

Free parking

24/7 onsite gym access

Full-service cafeteria

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in infrastructure systems engineering.
• Experience with Azure AD, Active Directory, and database administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain IT infrastructure, including servers and storage systems.
• Support IT systems across retail stores and corporate environments.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Windows Server

Linux

Azure AD

Oracle

SQL Server

Job description

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Apply locations Ottawa Home Office, Ontario, Canada | time type Full time | posted on Posted 2 Days Ago | job requisition id JR127325

Compensation Grade : Grade 6

Job Description : Who We Are :

We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer, with a strong commitment to the community and over 60 years of success. If you are seeking a challenging and dynamic career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.

Workplace Arrangements :

This role follows a hybrid remote/on-site schedule. Applicants can expect to work on-site at our Ottawa Head Office on Walkley Road 1-2 times per month, during regular hours, with participation in an on-call schedule after hours and on weekends.

What Giant Tiger Brings :

• Annual Profit-Sharing Program & Incentive Plan
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits from day 1
• Store Discount
• Parental Top-Up Program
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Bursary Program for children of employees

Onsite Perks :

• Free parking
• Public Transit accessible
• 24/7 onsite gym access
• Full-service cafeteria

Position Overview :

Giant Tiger is seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure Systems Engineer to join our IT team. The successful candidate will manage and maintain core infrastructure systems that support store operations, including servers, virtualization platforms, storage systems, and identity management. This role is critical in ensuring high availability, security, and performance of IT infrastructure across our retail locations, warehouses, and corporate offices.

Responsibilities :

• Manage and maintain IT infrastructure, including Windows and Linux servers, virtualization platforms, storage systems, and networking
• Administer and support enterprise databases such as Oracle, DB2, and SQL Server
• Support IT systems across retail stores, warehouses, and corporate environments
• Configure and manage Active Directory, Azure AD (hybrid), DNS, DHCP
• Support PKI infrastructure and digital certificates
• Perform updates, firmware upgrades, system patches, and health checks
• Participate in after-hours and weekend work, including on-call support
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security; troubleshoot issues
• Maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and incidents
• Collaborate with vendors, IT teams, and stakeholders on technical issues and initiatives
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in infrastructure systems engineering or system administration
• Experience in retail IT environments with distributed store systems is a plus
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Linux (RHEL, SLES, Ubuntu), virtualization, storage, networking, backup, and disaster recovery
• Experience with Azure AD, Active Directory, MFA, SSO, SSPR in hybrid environments
• Database administration experience with Oracle, DB2, SQL Server
• Familiarity with PKI and certificate management
• Knowledge of incident management, monitoring tools, and documentation best practices
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, GCP) is an asset
• Relevant certifications (e.g., MCSE, RHCA, VCP, CISSP) are a plus

We encourage applicants who may not meet all criteria to apply, as we value growth and diversity. Giant Tiger is committed to fair employment practices and provides accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

Thank you for your interest in Giant Tiger. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Job Requisition : JR127325