Infrastructure, Lead

Interac; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Interac is seeking an Infrastructure Lead to oversee and manage its IT infrastructure, ensuring security, reliability, and compliance. The successful candidate will implement enterprise infrastructure solutions and collaborate with multiple teams to drive innovation and efficiency. This role is essential for shaping the future of digital payment systems in Canada.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Investment in education and development

Performance-driven compensation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in system administration and IT infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of cloud administration.
• Ability to manage security and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and managing infrastructure and network programs.
• Overseeing system performance and optimizing IT systems.
• Ensuring infrastructure meets compliance standards.

Skills

Cloud platform management

Network protocols

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

University degree in Computer Science

Relevant certifications (CCNA, AWS)

Tools

Network monitoring tools

Cloud monitoring tools

Job description

At Interac, we design and deliver products and solutions that give Canadians control over their money so they can get more out of life. But that’s not all. Whether we’re leading real-time money movement, driving innovative commerce solutions like open payments for transit systems, or making advancements in new areas like verification and open banking, we are playing a key role in shaping the future of the digital economy in Canada.

Want to make a lasting impact amongst a community of creative thinkers, problem solvers, technical virtuosos and high-performance application developers? We want to hear from you.

As an Infrastructure Lead, you will play a key role in building, managing and maintaining our Infrastructure, backup and operations to ensure the availability, security and reliability of our IT infrastructure. You will be overseeing and managing key infrastructure programs in support of Interac services. You will be responsible for implementing, managing and maintaining Interac’s network infrastructure, as well as managing and optimizing on-prem, cloud and hybrid cloud services. This role requires a strong understanding of cloud platforms, and the ability to ensure the reliability and security of our systems.

This is a critical role where you will be heavily engaged in shaping the future of Canadian payment systems.

You'll be responsible for :

• Implementing enterprise infrastructure and network programs and oversee day-to-day operational delivery to align with business objectives.
• Partnering with product, development, AppOps, Security, DevSecOps teams to meet and exceed service standards and build scalable infrastructure solutions in accordance with the IT roadmap and strategy.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable infrastructure solutions.
• Leading IT planning and execution to support risk management, innovation, and continuous improvements across IT infrastructure operations.
• Overseeing the design, deployment, and management of storage, compute, and virtualization infrastructure.
• Monitoring system performance and driving continuous optimization of IT systems for improved uptime and efficiency.
• Ensuring all infrastructure meets security and compliance standards, supporting Interac’s threat vulnerability management initiatives.
• Overseeing infrastructure hardware and software lifecycle management, system network support, identity and access management and IT capacity and resiliency management.

You bring :

• A university degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or similar, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Proven experience in system administration, backup management, and patching operations.
• Proven experience in IT infrastructure and cloud administration.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, cloud platforms, and infrastructure management best practices.
• Proficiency in network and cloud monitoring tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both team and independent settings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity.

Nice to have :

• Relevant certifications, such as Cisco CCNA, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator, are a plus.
• ITIL V4 Certification or higher.
• Experience managing Infrastructure and network programs in the Payments space.

How we work :

We know that exceptional people have great ideas and are passionate about their work. Our culture encourages excellence and actively rewards contributions with :

Connection : You’re surrounded by talented people every day who are driven by their passion for a common goal.

Core Values : They define us. Living them helps us be the best at what we do.

Compensation & Benefits : Pay is driven by individual and corporate performance and we provide a multitude of benefits and perks.

Education : To ensure you are the best at what you do we invest in you.

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