Senior Infrastructure Specialist, Enterprise Compute and Storage

WSP in Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 114,600 - 151,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Professional development opportunities

Top 100 Employer recognition

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Specialist to manage and optimize enterprise compute and storage services. This role requires a minimum of 10 years in relevant operations and extensive experience with enterprise storage solutions.

The successful candidate will oversee performance, reliability, and the lifecycle of IT infrastructure in a global environment. Key responsibilities include ensuring service efficiency, maintaining asset integrity, and leading teams to address infrastructure challenges.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in Enterprise Compute and Storage operations.
• Experience designing and implementing hypervisors and enterprise storage solutions.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operation of WSP's internal Compute and Storage services.
• Maintain integrity of asset data and manage infrastructure performance.
• Conduct regular capacity planning and management activities.

Skills

Enterprise Compute and Storage

VMware

AHV

Hyper-V

Information Security Compliance

Analytical Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Senior Infrastructure Specialist, Enterprise Compute and Storage

Build the Future with Us. As a senior individual contributor at WSP, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient, secure, and future‑ready operation of WSP’s enterprise compute and storage services across Canada. This senior role focuses on performance optimization, service reliability, and infrastructure lifecycle excellence within a large-scale, global IT environment.

Your Impact

• Ensure the efficient operation of WSP’s internal Enterprise Compute and Storage services and infrastructure.
• Maintain the integrity of deployed asset data and ensure accurate documentation of infrastructure deployment.
• Proactively evaluate infrastructure performance, health, and capacity, developing plans to optimize service consistency and cost effectiveness.
• Work on highly complex matters and assignments of large scope, impact, and importance.
• Collaborate with professionals and management to identify improvements in people, processes, and technology.
• Lead and guide team members in developing analytical approaches and resolving significant infrastructure issues.
• Proactively manage and monitor services, including suppliers and manufacturers, to ensure alignment with expected service levels.
• Establish, maintain, and audit standards, processes, and procedures across enterprise compute and storage operations.
• Develop, monitor, and manage metrics and KPIs to assess infrastructure performance and capacity.
• Create and manage repeatable operational routines that proactively identify service improvements.
• Conduct regular capacity planning and capacity management activities.
• Develop and implement remediation plans for performance, health, or capacity issues.
• Support IT regulations, compliance activities, and standards adherence.
• Enhance and enforce service transition processes to protect operational stability.
• Plan and support business continuity testing, reporting, and gap resolution.
• Support problem management to resolve recurring infrastructure issues.
• Contribute to the IT budget process by providing infrastructure‑related input.
• Manage the lifecycle of infrastructure hardware, software, licenses, and support subscriptions.
• Own and maintain the integrity of asset data across all IT platforms.
• Evaluate and continuously improve the effectiveness of operational monitoring.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant, hands‑on experience in Enterprise Compute and Storage operations.
• At least 10 years of experience designing and implementing hypervisors, including VMware, AHV, and Hyper‑V.
• At least 10 years of experience designing and implementing enterprise storage solutions for structured and unstructured data.
• Extensive in‑depth knowledge of enterprise compute and storage services and infrastructure.
• Experience working in large, global enterprise IT environments with distributed branch and campus sites.
• Experience working within an ITIL‑aligned service management organization.
• Vendor certifications supported by proven practical experience (preferred).
• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership, coaching, organizational, project management, and documentation skills.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in information security compliance and secure infrastructure operations.

Why Choose WSP?

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $114,600 – $151,800

MB & ON: $104,500 – $143,900

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $103,500 – $137,400

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

If you want to be part of a team that challenges the status quo, values expertise, and empowers you to make a lasting impact, WSP is the place for you.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges—engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion—to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day—applying deep expertise and fueling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose. Join us.

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here. Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.