Infrastructure Architect

Primary Job Title:
Infrastructure Architect V

Alternate/Related Job Titles:
IT Infrastructure Architect | Azure Infrastructure Engineer | Cloud Solution Architect | Systems Architecture Lead

Location:
Toronto, ON

Onsite Flexibility:
Hybrid - 2 days per week (currently Wednesday and Thursday; may increase to 4 days next year)

Contract Details:

• Position Type:
  Contract
• Contract Duration:
  6 months (Extension Possible)
• Start:
  As Soon As Possible
• Pay Rate:
  C$85 - C$95 per hour

Job Summary:
The
Infrastructure Architect V
will design, develop, and maintain
architecture frameworks
that support efficient, reliable, scalable, and secure technology solutions. Working on critical
infrastructure projects
within a 14-member team, the successful candidate will help shape Bank's enterprise architecture strategy for both
on-premises and cloud environments
, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop enterprise architecture frameworks and governance for solution implementation.
• Partner with technology teams to align solutions with security standards and risk management policies.
• Research and analyze business requirements to recommend optimal infrastructure and cloud solutions.
• Review and approve detailed solution architecture and design documentation for compliance with standards.
• Participate in the development of project plans, managing resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Serve as a technical consultant for projects of moderate to high complexity and risk.
• Develop and maintain a
  Requirement Traceability Matrix
  for end-to-end solution traceability.
• Facilitate collaboration and consensus across business and IT teams to ensure alignment with architecture strategy.
• Conduct
  pre- and post-implementation reviews
  to evaluate solution performance and identify enhancements.
• Contribute to the creation of policies, standards, and technical frameworks to govern future deployments.

Required Experience:

• 10+ years of professional IT experience in infrastructure architecture.
• Post-secondary degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Proven track record designing and supporting
  hybrid cloud and on-prem solutions
  .

Nice-to-Have Experience:

• Prior experience in Bank's architecture environment (Solution Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture).
• Azure Solution Architect Certification.

Required Skills:

• Infrastructure Architecture (enterprise level)
• Microsoft Azure design and deployment expertise
• Linux and Windows administration
• Application middleware: JBoss, , Spring Boot
• Databases: Oracle RAC, OCaC, MS SQL, MongoDB, Cassandra
• Storage: SAN, DAS, NAS
• Networking: DNS, Load Balancing, Firewalls, CDN Technologies
• Security architecture and compliance

Preferred Skills:

• Automated deployment experience with
  ARM templates or Terraform
• Knowledge of Microsoft technology stacks and versioning interoperability
• Strong collaboration and documentation skills

Additional Skills from Original Description:

• Infrastructure governance and policy development
• Cloud cost optimization strategies
• Risk assessment and technical decision analysis

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client:
Top-10 Canadian and North American bank offering comprehensive financial solutions in retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking. The organization is recognized for its commitment to innovation, customer service, and technological advancement in financial services.

About GTT:
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients include Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail organizations across the U.S. and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity

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