Infrastructure Architect

Job description

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world.

We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work.

Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com (https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html)

INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECT

**Position 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 cloud** , including **Azure VMware Solution (AVS)** .

You will support our infrastructure transformation by leveraging automation, improving operational efficiencies, and mentoring team members while aligning infrastructure roadmaps to business objectives.

This is a key position in our **Infrastructure Planning & Engineering** team to enable scalable, secure, and efficient service delivery.

**Key Responsibilities:**

**Infrastructure Architecture & Strategy**

+ Develop and maintain the **infrastructure roadmap** aligned with enterprise goals, emerging technologies, and modernization efforts.
+ Design and oversee the lifecycle of **infrastructure services** , including virtualization, storage, automation platforms, and hybrid cloud.
+ Provide **architectural leadership** for **colocated data centers** and Azure, including DR and service continuity.
+ Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Application Operations, IT Asset Management, End User Tech) to align infrastructure with business and application needs.
+ Evaluate and recommend innovative infrastructure technologies to support long-term business growth and resilience.

**Engineering & Operations**

+ Lead implementation and management of **VMware stack** (vSphere, vCenter, VxRail, NSX-T, vSAN, Horizon, HCX, VCF) across on-prem and AVS workloads.
+ Build and support hybrid infrastructure in **Azure** , focusing on **AVS** , native services, and workload optimization.
+ Manage image lifecycle (Windows/Linux), hardening, patching, group policy, and compliance adherence.
+ Engineer and support **SQL-based solutions** , **Exchange** , **SMTP relay** , and storage/backup (e.g., **EMC/Dell** , **Commvault** , **Rubrik** ).
+ Maintain and enhance **DR/failover strategies** for critical workloads, ensuring operational continuity.

**Automation, DevOps & Monitoring**

+ Drive **infrastructure-as-code** practices using **Terraform** , **Ansible** , and other automation tools.
+ Contribute to building a **DevOps culture** within the infrastructure team, including CI/CD integration and process automation.
+ Enhance visibility and proactive management using observability tools like **Dynatrace** , **VMware Aria Operations** , **Log Insight** , and **Network Insight** .

**Leadership & Governance**

+ Provide **mentorship** to intermediate and senior infrastructure engineers; promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
+ Act as a **technical advisor** to senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
+ Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory standards, and **audit** /security requirements.
+ Maintain detailed documentation, including roadmaps, runbooks, operational guides, and architectural standards.

**Required Qualifications:**

+ **10+ years** of experience in infrastructure architecture and engineering, including hybrid cloud and on-prem data centers.
+ Strong expertise in **VMware technologies** (vSphere, VCF, VxRail, NSX-T, Horizon, etc.) and **Azure/AVS** environments.
+ Proven experience with **infrastructure automation** (Terraform, Ansible), image management, and compliance.
+ Hands-on experience managing **colocation data centers** (e.g., Equinix), DR planning, and performance optimization.
+ Familiarity with **SQL** , **Linux** , **Windows Server** , and email infrastructure.
+ Understanding of **enterprise monitoring and analytics tools** (Dynatrace, Aria Suite, etc.).
+ 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 across projects or functional initiatives.

**Preferred Certifications:**

+ **VMware VCP** , **Microsoft Azure Administrator/Architect** , **HashiCorp Terraform Associate** .
+ **Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)** – Considered an asset.
+ **AI Fundamentals (AI-900)** – Considered an asset.

**Soft Skills & Attributes:**

+ **Strategic thinker** with a passion for continuous infrastructure evolution.
+ **Hands-on leader** who thrives on solving complex challenges and enabling others.
+ **Strong communicator** able to translate technical concepts to business language and executive stakeholders.
+ **Collaborative team player** who values trust, transparency, and shared success.
+ Digitally savvy and enthusiastic about driving innovation across IT infrastructure.

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_At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package.

This role has an expected salary range of $140,000 - $170,000 for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position.

The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component.

CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members._

**What CIBC Offers**

At CIBC, your goals are a priority.

We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.

We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

+ We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
+ Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
+ We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

**What you need to know**

+ CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong.

We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience.

If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com
+ You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
+ We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office).

Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

**Job Location**

IL-70 W Madison St, 10th Fl

**Employment Type**

Regular

**Weekly Hours**

40

**Skills**

Analytical Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Azure Virtual Desktop, Backup Solutions, Backup Storage, Backup Strategies, Backup Technologies, Cloud Platform Architecture, Cloud Virtualization, Data Center Administration, Data Center Architecture, Data Center Audit, Data Center Automation, Data Center Cabling, Data Center Consolidation, Data Center Design, Data Center Engineering, Data Center Hosting, Data Center Maintenance, Data Center Management, Data Center Migrations, Data Center Operations, Data Center Optimization, Data Center Planning, Data Center Projects {+ 16 more}

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them.

Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability.

Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel.

Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.

Required Skill Profession

Other General