Data Center Infrastructure IT Specialist

Req ID:512731 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Data Center Infrastructure IT Specialist in Toronto, ON we’re looking for?

This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your virtualization and infrastructure expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and innovative team.

You'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of our data centers. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, including infrastructure, network, database, and application teams, to deliver secure and well-managed services, while optimizing and evolving our on-prem environments.

You’ll specifically take care of deploying and administering VMware vSphere environments, managing virtualization networking, and administering both Windows and Linux servers, but also implementing backups and disaster recovery plans and testing them periodically.

We’ll look to you for:

• Deploying and administering VMware vSphere environments (ESXi, vCenter, clusters, HA/DRS, Lifecycle Manager, templates)

• Managing virtualization networking (vSwitches/distributed switches, port groups, VLANs, NIC teaming/LACP)

• Administering Windows Server (AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO, file/print, clustering) and Linux (SUSE/Ubuntu/RHEL: users, services, systemd, security, patching)

• Operating storage and data services supporting virtualization (SAN/NAS, iSCSI/NFS, multipathing, VMFS, vSAN)

• Automating routine tasks using PowerShell/PowerCLI and/or Bash

• Planning and implementing OS, hypervisor, and firmware patching

• Troubleshooting complex incidents across compute, storage, network, and OS layers

• Maintaining clear documentation (diagrams, SOPs, build guides)

• Engaging with vendors for support cases, licensing, and best practices

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience

• 7+ years in enterprise infrastructure roles with a focus on server virtualization and data center operations

• Deep experience with VMware vSphere (vCenter, ESXi, clusters, HA/DRS, vDS, templates, lifecycle/patching)

• Strong administration skills across Windows and Linux Server (SUSE/Ubuntu/RHEL)

• Hands-on experience managing Microsoft SQL Server in production (install/configure, backup/restore, patching, monitoring; HA/DR exposure is a plus)

• Solid grounding in networking concepts and implementation for virtualized and on-prem environments (VLANs, trunking, LACP, subnets, routing basics, firewalls, VPN)

• Scripting proficiency in PowerShell/PowerCLI and/or Bash for automation

• Experience with storage technologies (SAN/NAS, iSCSI/NFS) and their integration with virtualization

• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills

• SUSE Harvester/Rancher experience (HCI operations, upgrades, troubleshooting) is a plus
• Advanced MS SQL Server features (Always On, failover clustering, performance tuning) is a plus
• Backup/DR tools (Veeam, Rubrik, Commvault) and proven DR testing experience is a plus
• Relevant certifications (VCP‑DCV, Microsoft, SUSE, RHCSA/RHCE, Network+) preferred

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our inclusive and solution-focused working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

• Progress towards leadership opportunities or advanced technical specialist roles

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $90,000 – $125,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us at humanresources.accessibility@alstomgroup.com while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.

Job Type:​Experienced​