Senior Systems Engineer at Vaco by Highspring

Position Senior Systems Engineer
Posted 12 Jan 2026
Expired 11 Feb 2026
Company Vaco by Highspring
Location Ottawa | CA
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Title: Senior Systems Engineer / Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Toronto or OttawaWork Model: Hybrid, 3 days onsiteCompensation: Up to $120,000 base + bonus + full benefits

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer with deep networking expertise and strong experience in Azure cloud infrastructure. This role does not carry a formal "Lead" title, but you will act as the senior technical authority for networking direction, solution design, and infrastructure standards.

You will be stepping into a previously stable environment supported by long-tenured engineers, helping maintain reliability while continuing to enhance the Azure and networking footprint. You will collaborate closely with technical stakeholders and project teams to design, implement, and support scalable, secure, and cost-efficient infrastructure solutions.

What You'll Do
  • Own networking direction, standards, and technical decision making
  • Design, build, and optimize network and infrastructure solutions across on-prem and Azure
  • Lead and support Azure networking design, architecture, and deployment
  • Administer and optimize Fortinet, Watchguard, and Cisco environments
  • Implement and manage firewalls, routing, switching, VPNs, and security controls
  • Support hybrid environments combining physical servers and Azure virtual infrastructure
  • Participate in cloud migration planning and post-migration optimization
  • Act as a senior stability and reliability contributor for infrastructure platforms
  • Partner with PMs and technical leadership on solution delivery
Key Technologies
  • Cloud: Azure (VNets, Peering, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Network Security Groups)
  • Networking: Fortinet, Watchguard, Cisco
  • Infrastructure: Servers, virtualization, hybrid environments
  • Security & Connectivity: Firewalls, routing, switching, VPNs
Must-Have Experience
  • Senior-level networking engineering expertise
  • Strong hands-on Azure infrastructure and networking experience
  • Proven ability to design and build solutions, not just maintain them
  • Experience contributing to or supporting cloud migration initiatives
  • Strong understanding of secure, cost-optimized infrastructure design
  • Experience across both cloud and on-prem environments
Nice to Have
  • Experience in both Azure and AWS environments
  • Exposure to hybrid enterprise infrastructure
  • Experience supporting long-term operational environments
  • Ability to influence technical direction and support junior engineers
Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being the steady technical authority in the room, guiding networking and infrastructure direction while remaining collaborative and hands-on. You value engineering excellence, reliability, and thoughtful solution design.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out
  • High-impact senior technical role
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Balanced mix of modernization and stability
  • Strong technical ownership
  • Collaborative environment
Interview Process
  • One to two interview conversations
  • Includes a technical deep dive focused on Azure and networking
  • Solution-focused discussion with technical leadership

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.Additional disclaimer:Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

Job Info:

  • Company: Vaco by Highspring
  • Position: Senior Systems Engineer
  • Work Location: Ottawa
  • Country: CA

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