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The role of Senior Manager, Cloud & Infrastructure Architecture involves leading a team of experienced architects and people leaders. This position focuses on guiding the design and implementation of technical strategies to ensure the client's organization benefits from scalable, secure, and compliant Hybrid Cloud infrastructure. Collaboration with Enterprise Architecture, DevOps Platform Engineering, Operations, Information Security, and Development units is key to execute on large-scale projects, create frameworks, solutions designs, and set standards and processes.
Location: Based in Toronto, with a hybrid work model.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Cloud and Infrastructure Architects to ensure successful project and initiative execution.
- Partner with Enterprise Architecture to establish and govern Cloud & Infrastructure architecture standards, frameworks, and guidelines.
- Provide project sponsors with input on project plans, financial estimates, resourcing estimates, and business cases.
- Drive the execution of the Cloud Transformation program, including participation and leadership in the Cloud Center of Excellence (CoE).
- Establish and lead a Cloud Architecture CoE as part of the Agile Transformation program.
- Define, design, and oversee the implementation of infrastructure solutions, focusing on high availability, scalability, and performance.
- Collaborate with Information Security teams to implement robust security measures, adhering to industry best practices.
- Maintain detailed documentation of architecture, configurations, and processes.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and certifications such as PCI DSS.
- Provide support for escalated, complex incidents and problems impacting the organization and its merchants critical workflows.
What You Bring:
- A Bachelor's degree in software development, computer engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Over 7 years of managerial experience leading cloud and/or infrastructure architecture teams.
- In-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.
- Demonstrated experience in setting standards and operating strategies with a depth of expertise.
- Working knowledge of cloud-native technologies and paradigms, including containers, microservices, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, GitOps.
- Experience in designing and implementing VMWare and Nutanix HCI-based solutions.
- Design and implementation experience with Software-defined Networks, including solutions based on Cisco ACI, F5, and Palo Alto.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional Agile environment.
- Proficiency in payment systems and the merchant acquiring business is considered an asset.
What You Get:
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including bonuses and flexible benefits plans starting from day one.
- RRSP matching & a defined contribution pension plan.
- Access to learning & development programs and resources, including unlimited free access to LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, and an Educational Assistance Program.
- A holistic approach to well-being, including an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, monthly wellness events, and a supportive workplace culture.
- Company-wide paid year-end closure & personal time off (including religious, personal, and volunteer days).
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