Data Center Infrastructure Architect

Req ID:512735

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.

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This job posting representa an existing vacancy

Could you be the full-time DCI (Data Center Infrastructure) Architect in Toronto, ON we’re looking for?

Your future role

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

You'll play a vital role in translating system-level and customer requirements into clear, testable DCI subsystem requirements and architectures. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with system engineers, DCI engineers, project managers, and customers to ensure the DCI subsystem is correctly specified, traceable, and verifiable as part of the overall solution we deliver. You’ll also lead technical workshops, clarify assumptions, and manage risks and issues.

You’ll specifically take care of defining and documenting DCI architecture and design, including virtualization platforms, OS platform standards, database platforms, network topology, and storage architecture, but also ensure compliance with internal standards and industry/security requirements.

We’ll look to you for:

• Translating system-level and customer requirements into DCI subsystem requirements, acceptance criteria, and design constraints

• Owning requirements engineering for DCI, including capture, decomposition, allocation, traceability, and change control

• Defining and documenting DCI architecture and design, including virtualization, OS platforms, databases, networking, and storage

• Producing and maintaining key subsystem deliverables, such as Subsystem Requirements Specifications and Interface Control Documents

• Leading technical workshops with system engineering and stakeholders

• Managing technical risks and issues, and coordinating with vendors and partners as needed

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 Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)

• Demonstrated experience translating system-level requirements into subsystem requirements and architectures with full traceability

• Strong grasp of virtualization and platform design (, VMware vSphere, SUSE Harvester)

• Knowledge of Windows Server and Linux administration patterns/standards

• Experience with MS SQL Server deployment patterns, backup/restore, and HA/DR options

• Solid understanding of physical and virtual networking (, VLANs, routing, segmentation, firewalls, load balancing)

• Proven ability to define non-functional requirements and turn them into concrete designs

• Familiarity with requirements management tools and modeling/diagramming tools (, SysML, Enterprise Architect, Visio)

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

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 flexible and inclusive 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 or more specialized technical 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 $100,000 – $140,000 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 anexisting 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 while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.

Job Type:​Experienced​

Job Segment: System Administrator, Data Center, Virtualization, Computer Science, Linux, Technology