Alstom is hiring a full-time Data Center Infrastructure Architect. You will be responsible for translating high-level system and customer requirements into clear, testable Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) subsystem requirements and architectures. You'll play a key role in defining the technical foundation for innovative rail signalling systems.
What You'll Do
- Translate system-level and customer requirements into DCI subsystem requirements, acceptance criteria, and design constraints.
- Own requirements engineering for DCI, including capture, decomposition, allocation, traceability, and change control.
- Define and document DCI architecture and design, covering virtualization platforms, OS standards, database platforms, network topology, and storage architecture.
- Produce and maintain key subsystem deliverables, such as Subsystem Requirements Specifications and Interface Control Documents.
- Lead technical workshops with system engineering and stakeholders.
- Manage technical risks and issues, and coordinate with vendors and partners as needed.
What We're Looking For
- A 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, such as VMware vSphere or SUSE Harvester.
- Knowledge of Windows Server and Linux administration patterns and standards.
- Experience with MS SQL Server deployment patterns, backup/restore, and HA/DR options.
- Solid understanding of physical and virtual networking concepts, including VLANs, routing, segmentation, firewalls, and load balancing.
- Proven ability to define non-functional requirements and turn them into concrete designs.
- Familiarity with requirements management tools and modeling/diagramming tools like SysML, Enterprise Architect, or Visio.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Technical Stack
- VMware vSphere
- SUSE Harvester
- Windows Server
- Linux
- MS SQL Server
Team & Environment
You will work closely with system engineers, DCI engineers, project managers, and customers.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range of $100,000 – $140,000 CAD per year.
- 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 across functions and countries.
- Benefit from investment in your development through award-winning learning.
- Progress towards leadership or specialized technical roles.
- A fair and dynamic reward package recognizing performance, plus comprehensive social coverage.
Work Mode
This role is based locally in Toronto, ON.
Alstom is an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
