Infrastructure Cloud Solution Architect

OverviewInfrastructure Cloud Solution Architect – AWS — Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Cloud Solution Architect specializing in AWS to design, implement, and optimize cloud-based infrastructure solutions that provision our enterprise strategy. This role will drive cloud adoption, ensure secure and resilient architectures, and guide cross-functional teams in leveraging AWS services effectively. The ideal candidate is a hands-on architect with strong infrastructure, networking, security, and automation expertise, and the ability to align solutions with business needs and enterprise roadmaps. Reporting to the Manager of Infrastructure & Support Services, you\'ll define, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure, adhering to AWS standards and best practices for Information Services initiatives, and ensuring strategic alignment with enterprise roadmaps, business goals and technology standards. What You’ll Be Doing Architecture & Design: Design scalable, secure, high-performing, and cost-optimized AWS infrastructure solutions. Develop reference architectures, best practices, and reusable frameworks for cloud deployments. Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and compliance requirements. Cloud Infrastructure Engineering: Lead AWS infrastructure solution design for new projects, other cloud solutions, or integration with on-premises environments. Evaluate on-premises workloads and legacy applications for migration to AWS. Define cloud network topology, IAM models, and security controls. Review vendor SOWs to ensure alignment with TCI standards. Drive adoption of IaC using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation. Collaboration & Leadership: Partner with business stakeholders, developers, security, and operations teams to deliver cloud solutions. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other Solution Architects. Advise on AWS capabilities, cost optimization, and emerging trends. Guide development of new enterprise applications to ensure scalability, reliability, and security/compliance. Participate in architecture reviews and solution assessments. Oversee project resources, scheduling, and performance, providing direction to the Cloud Team. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with peers, external vendors, and Toyota affiliates. Operations & Governance: Establish monitoring, observability, and disaster recovery strategies for cloud workloads. Oversee operational maintenance projects and workload allocation to the AWS Team. Manage budgets, purchase orders, vendor/contract management, and daily project tasks. Enforce governance policies for cost management, compliance, and operational excellence. What You’ll Bring Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience). 8+ years of IT infrastructure experience, with 5+ years in cloud architecture (AWS focus). Technical Skills: Deep expertise in AWS services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch, etc.). Strong networking background (VPC design, Direct Connect, VPN, routing, firewalls). Experience with containerization/orchestration (EKS, ECS, Kubernetes). Proficiency in automation and IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation). Knowledge of security best practices (logging, encryption, key management, compliance frameworks). Familiarity with DevOps pipelines, CI/CD, and modern application delivery models. Certifications (preferred): AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (strongly preferred); AWS Certified Security – Specialty or Advanced Networking – Specialty; other relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, CISSP, Kubernetes). Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking; excellent communication and stakeholder management; ability to lead and influence across technical and business teams. Benefits & Working Environment Hybrid work environment and a culture of teamwork, flexibility, and respect Professional growth and development programs Summer Hours — condensed work week during the summer Competitive compensation package including bonus Extended health care and dental benefits Company pension plan with additional employer contributions Associate vehicle discount program Reimbursement programs (tuition & fitness) Paid holiday shutdown and competitive paid time off Sabbatical leave program About Us Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Our head office is in Toronto with regional offices across Canada. We support over 287 Toyota and Lexus dealers with services including training, sales, marketing, environmental, and customer satisfaction initiatives. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Referrals and related job postings may be listed below but are not part of this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr