At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead infrastructure assessments and design cloud solutions for the mining industry.
- Company: CDW, a leader in tech solutions with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting travel opportunities to Northern Saskatchewan and dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the mining sector while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in systems engineering, strong Azure and PowerShell skills required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
CDW is actively seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Senior Systems & Cloud Engineer for a 6-month contract opportunity to support our mining industry client across Canada on a remote, hybrid, or onsite basis. In this critical infrastructure leadership role, you will lead a comprehensive assessment of server, storage, identity, and cloud environments within the first 90 days, delivering a gap analysis and a prioritized 2027-2028 roadmap. You will leverage your deep expertise in enterprise Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure landing zones, virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V), and PowerShell automation to define and implement enterprise infrastructure standards supporting OT/IT integration. This opportunity requires an elite systems and cloud engineer with extensive mining or industrial sector experience and readiness to travel to the Rook I site in Northern Saskatchewan.
As a Senior Systems & Cloud Engineer supporting CDW’s client, you will take full technical ownership of infrastructure assessments, cloud architecture design, and modernization roadmaps across industrial and mining sector environments. Your day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Designing, building, deploying, and operationalizing infrastructure and cloud solutions from concept through production.
- Establishing Azure landing zones, governance, IaaS, security, and cost optimization frameworks.
- Collaborating closely with engineering teams to ensure system interoperability.
- Transitioning infrastructure from managed services to in-house operations.
- Supporting greenfield projects and build-outs.
- Executing PowerShell automation and configuring Microsoft Entra ID and PKI security controls.
- Meeting site security and travel requirements for Northern Saskatchewan deployments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a comprehensive 90-day assessment of server, storage, identity, and cloud environments, delivering a formal gap analysis and 2027-2028 roadmap.
- Define and implement enterprise infrastructure standards for servers, cloud services, identity, and data platforms supporting OT/IT integration.
- Design, build, deploy, and operationalize resilient infrastructure and cloud solutions from initial concept through production deployment.
- Establish and manage Azure landing zones, cloud governance, IaaS frameworks, security baselines, and cost optimization strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure seamless system interoperability and scalable infrastructure operations.
- Support the strategic transition of enterprise infrastructure from managed services providers to internal in-house operations.
- Execute advanced PowerShell automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code deployments using Terraform or Bicep.
- Travel to the Rook I site in Northern Saskatchewan as required, meeting all site security protocols and operational requirements.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of 7+ years of professional experience in systems engineering and cloud infrastructure architecture, ideally within mining, industrial, or energy sectors.
- Strong hands-on technical expertise in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, PKI, and MS SQL Server administration.
- Proven proficiency in virtualization, storage, and backup/recovery platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, Veeam).
- Deep practical experience designing, building, deploying, and supporting enterprise infrastructure and hybrid cloud environments.
- Strong Microsoft Azure experience encompassing governance, cost management, Azure landing zones, and scalable cloud architecture.
- Practical proficiency in PowerShell scripting, with working knowledge of Terraform or Bicep infrastructure-as-code tools.
- Solid understanding of Microsoft Entra ID, cloud security controls, IAM, and enterprise governance frameworks.
- Excellent troubleshooting, technical documentation, stakeholder communication, and interpersonal collaboration skills.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Professional Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-104 Administrator Associate preferred; AZ-305 Solutions Architect Expert an asset).
- Prior professional background supporting greenfield industrial projects and complex infrastructure build-outs.
- Direct experience transitioning enterprise IT environments from third-party managed services to internal operations.
- Familiarity with operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) convergence and industrial networking standards.
- Physical readiness and willingness for site travel to remote northern locations (Northern Saskatchewan).
Application Information
- Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Standard
- Deadline: Open until filled
- Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days
- Contract Duration: 6-Month Contract / Full-Time (Remote, Hybrid, or Onsite in Canada)
Senior Systems & Cloud Engineer – Remote in Regina employer: CDW
CDW Canada is an exceptional employer that prioritizes employee growth and development, offering a dynamic work culture where collaboration and innovation thrive. With a focus on aligning services to meet customer objectives, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact while enjoying comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional advancement in a supportive environment.
