Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Toronto)

redesigncareers; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Redesign Group is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to design and lead delivery of customer infrastructure solutions within our professional services team. You will create implementation plans, mentor delivery engineers, and ensure successful project execution while maintaining a hands‑on, customer‑first approach.

The role requires extensive experience in MSP/VAR/ISP environments, Dell EMC storage, VMware/Broadcom, Hyper-V, Nutanix or Proxmox, and strong networking skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in MSP/VAR/ISP or enterprise IT environments.
• Strong customer-facing communication and problem-solving.
• Extensive VMware/Broadcom, Hyper-V, Nutanix, Proxmox experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with pre-sales to validate the solution.
• Lead architectural design and planning for customer projects.
• Develop deployment plans and technical documentation for mid-level engineers.
• Review deployments performed by mid-level engineers.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on best practices.
• Collaborate with project managers and customers to align solutions with requirements.
• Participate in customer architecture discussions and technical reviews.
• Maintain required vendor certifications.

Skills

Dell EMC storage

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

Nutanix

Proxmox

VxRail

vSAN

Networking DNS

L2/L3 networking

Wireshark

PowerShell

Python

Rack installation

Technical docs

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/CE

Equivalent experience

Tools

VMware

Broadcom

Nutanix

Proxmox

Veeam

NetApp

vSphere Replication

DNS

Cisco ToR

Wireshark

PowerShell

Python

Job description

About Redesign Group

The Redesign Group is a global technology and cybersecurity Solution Provider leveraging design thinking, interdependent subject matter expertise, and emerging technology solutions to help organizations achieve meaningful transformation. Our globally diverse team members, partnerships with strategic technology manufacturers, and cybersecurity services position us to be a business partner that’s ready for what’s next.

We live by our core values of operating in the service of others, being problem solvers, and focusing on long term partnerships. You’ll excel at Redesign if you thrive in a rewarding environment that moves quickly, challenges you to grow and fosters collaboration. We seek candidates with a hands‑on customer‑first approach, robust interpersonal and communication skills, strong work ethic and excellent time management. While teamwork is expected, the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment is crucial.

The base salary range listed for this role reflects the expected compensation for candidates located in Canada. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. This role is also eligible for additional incentive compensation based on performance. Specific details regarding the incentive structure and earning opportunity will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description

The Senior Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for designing and leading the delivery of customer infrastructure solutions within the professional services organization. This role develops implementation plans, mentors delivery engineers, and ensures successful project execution.

To be successful in this role, the Senior Infrastructure Engineer must have a strong work ethic and a hands‑on approach to customer interaction and time management. Robust interpersonal and communication skills with a customer‑first approach are essential. While teamwork is expected, the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the pre‑sales engineering team to validate the solution.
• Lead architectural design and planning for customer projects.
• Develop deployment plans and technical documentation for mid‑level engineers.
• Review and approve deployments performed by mid‑level engineers.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on best practices.
• Collaborate with project managers and customers to align solutions with requirements.
• Participate in customer architecture discussions and technical reviews.
• Maintain required vendor certifications.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 45% of the time for post‑sales implementation at customer sites.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in an MSP, VAR, ISP, NOC, or enterprise IT environment. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to positively influence customers by proactively identifying potential issues and steering them toward effective solutions.
• Extensive experience with Dell/EMC storage solutions (PowerScale/Isilon, PowerStore, PowerVault, Unity)
• Experience implementing and maintaining VMware/Broadcom, HyperV, Nutanix, or Proxmox environments and technologies.
• Experience with physical installation of rack‑mounted equipment, including labeling, documentation, and cable management.
• Proficiency in installing, maintaining, and supporting critical platforms related to business workloads.
• Ability to troubleshoot configuration, software, and infrastructure problems using advanced tools (Wireshark, Windows Sysinternals, Fiddler, Netcat).
• Familiarity with Dell and Cisco ToR networking technologies.
• Experience with networking/distributed computing technologies and services (DNS, L2/L3 networking, DHCP, VLANs, routing, VPN).
• Ability to develop and recommend innovative, automated, and scalable solutions to both non‑technical and technical audiences.
• Extensive experience creating and maintaining technical documentation (rack elevations, wiring diagrams, network diagrams, site surveys, audit reports).
• Experience with hyper‑converged systems (VxRail/VMware vSAN, Nutanix, Azure Stack).
• Knowledge of various backup/replication and storage technologies (Veeam, VMware vSAN, NetApp, vSphere Replication, RP4VM).
• Ability to travel to customer locations for onsite support or hardware installations.
• Willingness to work off hours for planned maintenance, project implementations, or unplanned emergencies.

Desired Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience remotely administering medium or larger‑sized data center environments. Scripting experience in commonly used languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Perl) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Dell/EMC Storage Solutions, particularly Power Protect Data Manager, Data Domain.

Vacancy

This position represents an existing vacancy within our team.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

The Redesign Group is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected under applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].