Infrastructure Architect

CIBC

Toronto, Canada
Hybrid
Vmware stack (vsphere, vcenter, vxrail, nsx-t, vsan, horizon, hcx, vcf)
Hybrid infrastructure in azure (avs, native services)
Infrastructure-as-code using terraform, ansible
We are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer who will play a dual role as both a technical expert and strategic contributor to our hybrid infrastructure journey

Job Summary

  • We are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer who will play a dual role as both a technical expert and strategic contributor to our hybrid infrastructure journey.
  • This role combines hands-on engineering of virtualization and cloud platforms with infrastructure architecture leadership, guiding our modernization initiatives across on-premises co-located data centers and Azure, including Azure VMware Solution (AVS).
  • At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work.

Matching Summary

We are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer who will play a dual role as both a technical expert and strategic contributor to our hybrid infrastructure journey.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • VMware stack (vSphere, vCenter, VxRail, NSX-T, vSAN, Horizon, HCX, VCF)
  • hybrid infrastructure in Azure (AVS, native services)
  • infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, Ansible
  • image lifecycle management (Windows/Linux)
  • SQL, Exchange, SMTP relay, storage/backup
  • DR/failover strategies for critical workloads
  • observability tools (Dynatrace, VMware Aria Operations)

Nice-to-have

  • strategic thinker with passion for evolution
  • hands-on leader solving complex challenges
  • strong communicator to business language
  • collaborative team player valuing trust
  • digitally savvy and enthusiastic about innovation

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture and engineering
  • Strong expertise in VMware technologies and Azure/AVS environments
  • Proven experience with infrastructure automation
  • Hands-on experience managing colocation data centers
  • Familiarity with SQL, Linux, Windows Server, and email infrastructure
  • Understanding of enterprise monitoring and analytics tools
  • Experience with backup/storage solutions and business continuity frameworks
  • Solid understanding of IT governance, change control, and policy administration
  • Experience mentoring and leading infrastructure engineers
  • Legally eligible to work in Canada

Work Rights

Legally eligible to work in Canada

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