SME Systems Engineer

Trades Workforce Solutions; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian-based IT solutions company in Halifax is seeking an experienced SME Systems Engineer. This role involves developing scalable solutions, mentoring engineers, and automating processes. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of system engineering experience, excellent communication skills, and is proficient in scripting languages. The company offers competitive salary, benefits including life insurance, medical coverage, and wellness allowances, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Group term life insurance

Medical and dental benefits

Long-term disability coverage

RRSP contributions

Wellness allowance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of system engineer experience.
• Knowledge of virtualization.
• Experience in geographically spread technology support organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, maintainable, and scalable solutions/documentation.
• Work on server-side and client-side system operations.
• Mentor and train other system engineers.

Skills

System engineering experience

Excellent English communication skills

System/Network Monitoring

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Unix proficiency

Proactivity

Problem solving skills

Networking knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

OpenStack

VMware ESX

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

SME Systems Engineer

Halifax, NS Canada

We have partnered with a Canadian-based client, a dynamic Information Technology services company that partners with leading global organizations to deliver innovative, high-quality IT solutions who are seeking an experienced SME Systems Engineer to join their growing team.

As a SME Systems Engineer, you are armed with plenty of recent system experience, you’ll be well-versed in:

• Develop high quality, maintainable, and scalable solutions/documentation.
• Own analysis, design and delivery of end-to-end procedures.
• Take ownership of automation projects over the different environments.
• Investigate new tools/technologies/ideas to promote further improvement of the system.
• Promote and enforce best practices, existing development guidelines and continuous improvements.
• Version control systems (Git).

What you’ll do:

• Work on both server-side and client-side system operations.
• Analyse current technology utilized within the company.
• Interact with Business Analysts and other key stakeholders to identify potential processes to be automated/designed across the enterprise of portfolio companies.
• Gather information from specialized teams and design Standards Operational Procedures for System engineers to follow.
• Ensure the information is spread among the service management team.
• Mentor and train others system engineers on the subject matter expertise.
• Write, maintain and document the information regarding the area.
• Work closely with Technical Leads, Architects and Software developers to make our procedures accurate.
• Automate and coordinate automation projects for Standards Operational Procedures with the System engineer team.
• Execute and coordinate production changes and procedure.
• Be able to follow ITIL methodology.

What you’ll bring:

• 3+ years of system engineer experience.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive experience with System/Networking Monitoring.
• Experience with Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Unix proficiency, ideally with Linux (Admin).
• Script support, design, and implementation.
• Knowledge of virtualization; OpenStack, and VMware ESX server setup/administration.
• Agile methodology exposed.
• Proactivity as a key skill to always find ways to improve process, procedures and solutions.
• Demonstrating DevOps best practices and high standards to improve IT’s efficiency.
• Continuous integration tools.
• Excellent problem solving skills with a research mind-set and delivery‑focused.
• Willingness to learn and use new implementations and system tools.
• Knowledge and understanding of TSDB Systems: InfluxDB/Grafana.
• Intermediate to advanced networking knowledge and architecture is an asset.
• Autonomy, attention to detail, organization, and adaptability to changes.
• Willingness to work outside your area of expertise.

Nice to have:

• ITIL® Foundation certification.
• Experience with Python, Ansible, AWX.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and continuous delivery.
• Experience in geographically spread technology support organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT or related field.
• Experience following scrum Methodology.
• Knowledge or Experience with ISO 27000.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team based in Halifax!

The company offers a competitive annual salary, group term life insurance, medical and dental benefits and long‑term disability coverage, RRSP contributions, wellness allowance and much more!

If this sounds like the ideal position for you then apply today!

Our client is committed to fostering a workplace that prioritizes inclusion, respect, and equal opportunity for all. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, people with disabilities, those of diverse sexual orientations or gender identities, individuals from diverse socio‑economic backgrounds, newcomers, and those who can contribute to the richness of our community through their unique perspectives and lived experiences. We value diversity and believe it enhances the growth and success of our organization. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply; however, preference may be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.