Infrastructure, Lead

Interac; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Infrastructure Lead to oversee and manage critical IT infrastructure, ensuring security, reliability, and efficiency. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement scalable solutions that align with business objectives. The successful candidate will have a strong background in cloud administration and system management, with a focus on optimizing infrastructure for performance. Join a community of creative thinkers and make a significant impact on the future of digital payments in Canada. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Performance-driven pay

Multitude of benefits

Investment in employee education

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT infrastructure and cloud administration.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols and infrastructure management.

Responsibilities

• Implementing enterprise infrastructure and network programs.
• Overseeing design, deployment, and management of IT infrastructure.
• Ensuring infrastructure meets security and compliance standards.

Skills

System Administration

Backup Management

Patching Operations

Networking Protocols

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

University Degree in Computer Science

University Degree in Computer Engineering

University Degree in Information Systems

Tools

Cloud Monitoring Tools

Network Monitoring Tools

Job description

Infrastructure Lead

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.