Pay or shift range: $62,400 CAD to $77,900 CAD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons. Description JSI Telecom is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer who is eager to develop technical, analytical, and business skills in a collaborative environment. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who enjoys problem-solving, learning enterprise infrastructure technologies, and automating systems through Infrastructure as Code (IaC). This position is based in Kanata, Ontario and hybrid with the expectation of two in-office days per week. Responsibilities Assist with the qualification, automation, configuration, and operation of new infrastructure components. Participate in projects involving the implementation of new hardware and enterprise infrastructure. Collaborate with senior systems engineers, Sales, Production, and Technical Support teams to engineer and deliver infrastructure solutions. Contribute to feature development and user stories related to hardware and infrastructure engineering under senior guidance. Work with Systems Engineering and Production teams to implement, document, and standardize new technologies and configurations. Develop delivery and implementation documentation for use by internal teams. Provide training to the Technical Support team on new and upgraded technologies. Deliver third-tier (Tier 3) technical support for infrastructure-related issues. Occasional travel as required to support projects and deployments. Required Skills & Qualifications Strong interest in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation using tools such as GitHub, Terraform/OpenTofu, or Ansible. Interest in learning enterprise hardware platforms including Dell and Cisco server, networking, and storage technologies. Interest in virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere, Proxmox, and KubeVirt. Aptitude for troubleshooting computer systems and infrastructure-level issues. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Curiosity, creativity, and a strong willingness to learn. Basic programming background with an interest in automation or scripting. Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance. Preferred Education Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field Preferred Technical Experience (Assets) Networking fundamentals (switching, routing, firewalling) Cisco ASA firewall configuration and implementation Software-Defined Networking (VMware NSX, CentOS 9 iptables, Kubernetes service mesh) Dell networking equipment (N1500, N2000, S4000, S5000) Cisco switching platforms (IOS, NX-OS) Dell server platforms (R7x0, VRTX/M6x0, T6x0) iSCSI SAN and NAS solutions (EMC Unity, Isilon, PowerScale) Software-defined storage (vSAN, Ceph) Enterprise Windows and Linux environments Scripting or automation using PowerShell, Python, Ruby, or Excel VBA Exposure to cloud technologies Experience working in an Agile development environment Accessibility In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), JSI Telecom will provide accommodation, accessible formats, and communication support during the interview process upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr