Infrastructure Architect

As a
** Senior Infrastructure Engineer
** within CIBC’s
** US Infrastructure Planning and Engineering team**, you’ll be a critical contributor to the design, implementation, and optimization of the organization’s
** hybrid infrastructure
** across on-premises
** Co-located data centers
** and
** Azure Cloud platforms**, including
** Azure VMware Solution (AVS)**.
* Design, implement, and manage
** VMware environments**: vSphere, vCenter, VxRail, NSX-T, vSAN, Horizon, HCX, and VCF.
* Manage the lifecycle of
** Windows Server
** and
** Linux (RHEL)
** images, including patching, hardening, and compliance.
* Oversee
** US-region Active Directory services**, including user account and GPO management (while core AD remains centralized).
* Administer and optimize storage systems (
** EMC/Dell**), backup and recovery processes (
** Commvault**,
** Rubrik**), and DR strategies.
* Implement physical server technologies, virtualization, and associated hardware infrastructure.

- Build and support
** hybrid infrastructure
** leveraging
** Azure
* * and
** AVS**, enabling workload migration and optimization.

- Provide support for
** Exchange servers**,
** SMTP relay services**, and related infrastructure integrations.
* Lead
** automation initiatives
** using
** Terraform**,
** Ansible**, and scripting to streamline provisioning and reduce manual effort.
* Support
** Dev Ops practices
** by integrating infrastructure automation into CI/CD pipelines.
* Utilize monitoring and performance tools such as
** Dynatrace**,
** VMware Aria Operations**,
** Log Insight**, and
** Network Insight**.
* Support and execute the strategic migration of workloads to
** Azure**, including AVS-based solutions.
* Collaborate with Product Owners and managers to align infrastructure roadmap with business goals.
* Evaluate and recommend modern infrastructure technologies to improve resilience, efficiency, and security.
* Act as a
** technical leader**, providing advisory input and hands-on mentorship to junior and peer engineers.
* Work closely with Application Operations, End User Tech, Asset Management, and Security teams to deliver cohesive infrastructure solutions.
* Participate in governance and audit initiatives, ensuring compliance with security standards, DR policies, and operational controls.
* Document designs, runbooks, operational guides, and roadmaps to ensure clarity and knowledge sharing.
* ** 10+ years
** in infrastructure engineering and management, preferably with leadership or mentorship responsibilities.
* Hands-on experience with:  +
** VMware stack**: vSphere, VCF, VxRail, NSX-T, Horizon, HCX, vSAN.  +
** Cloud platforms**:
Azure, AVS, Azure Dev Ops.  +
** Automation**:
Terraform, Ansible, Power Shell/Bash scripting.  +
** Image lifecycle management**:
Windows Server and Linux RHEL.  +
** Infrastructure tools**: SCCM, Active Directory, Exchange, SQL.  +
** Monitoring**:
Dynatrace, Aria Suite (vROps, Log Insight).  +
** Backup/DR**:
Commvault, Rubrik, DR planning, and failover.
* Familiarity with enterprise tools and frameworks such as
** Service Now**,
** Confluence**, and
** JIRA**.
* Strong working knowledge of
** IT standards, policies, compliance, and governance**.
* Strong communicator, able to articulate technical issues clearly across diverse stakeholders.
* Analytical and detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset.
* Collaborative team player who supports shared success and growth.
* Digitally curious and innovative, with a focus on automation and modernization.
* Results-driven with a passion for infrastructure reliability, agility, and excellence.
* Aligned with
** CIBC’s values
** of
** trust, teamwork, and accountability**.
* 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 Mailb
* CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.
* 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).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.
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