Lead Infrastructure Architect

fsra; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-matched pension plan

Comprehensive benefits plan

Learning & development support

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

FSRA in Toronto Ontario seeks a Lead Infrastructure Architect to shape and maintain FSRA's hybrid cloud environment. You will provide technical leadership, governance, and scalable infrastructure aligned with modernization goals.

You will lead security, availability, and automation initiatives using Azure, Terraform/Bicep, PowerShell, and monitoring tools, partnering with enterprise architecture and business leadership to drive durable digital capabilities.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure engineering, including at least 5 years in a senior or lead technical role with a strong focus on design, implementation, and maintenance within an enterprise or hybrid cloud environment.
• Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Terraform Associate.
• Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert asset.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (IaC, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Establish cloud architecture governance, including resource standards, tagging conventions, cost controls, and security guardrails.
• Lead long-term infrastructure roadmap planning with enterprise architecture and business leadership.
• Build scalable, secure, and cost-optimized environments supporting enterprise platforms (Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Office 365).
• Lead end-to-end capacity forecasting and scaling strategies.
• Oversee performance engineering, capacity planning, and automated scaling for high availability.
• Establish observability and alerting using Azure Monitor/Application Insights or similar tools.
• Lead enterprise automation using PowerShell, Azure Automation, and IaC (Terraform/Bicep).
• Strengthen security posture with identity management, access control, encryption, and data protection.
• Maintain disaster recovery, backup, and failover plans for hybrid environments.
• Define and maintain infrastructure standards, patterns, and documentation.

Skills

Azure

Cloud Architecture

Leadership

Terraform

PowerShell

Observability

Security

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in IT/CS

Tools

Azure Monitor

Application Insights

Terraform/Bicep

Office 365

Job description

At FSRA, our vision is to ensure financial safety, fairness, and choice for Ontarians. As a financial services regulator, we're passionate about protecting consumers. Our principles-based approach means we can quickly and effectively respond to the changing needs of consumers and the industry.

Our team combines industry expertise with commitment to public service. We attract individuals who are interested in meaningful work and who measure success through outcomes, not inputs.

At FSRA, we invest in the personal and professional growth of our team. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes an employer-matched defined benefit pension plan , and a comprehensive and competitive benefits plan. We prioritize learning and development, wellbeing, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and community giving.

Join FSRA and help us shape the future of regulation for generations to come!

Job Description

Hiring Range: $130,000-$150,000 Please note that this position's classification is under review through the AMAPCEO job evaluation process. The hiring range remains unchanged.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Lead Infrastructure Architect plays a key role in shaping and maintaining FSRA's hybrid cloud environment. This role provides technical leadership and oversight to ensure the organization's technology platforms are secure, stable, and built to scale with FSRA's modernization goals. The position focuses on developing and maintaining a reliable and well-governed infrastructure foundation that supports FSRA's day-to-day operations and long-term digital transformation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Planning & Leadership
  • Establishes and maintains cloud architecture governance, including resource standards, tagging conventions, cost controls, and security guardrails.
  • Leads long-term infrastructure roadmap strategic planning in partnership with enterprise architecture and business leadership.
  • Builds scalable, secure, and cost-optimized environments that support enterprise platforms such as Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Office 365.
  • Leads end-to-end capacity forecasting and scaling strategies.
  • Oversees enterprise performance engineering, capacity planning, and automated scaling strategies to ensure high availability and resilience.
  • Establishes proactive observability and alerting using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, or similar tools.
• Automation & Efficiency
  • Leads enterprise automation initiatives using PowerShell, Azure Automation, and IaC (Terraform/Bicep) to eliminate manual tasks and increase deployment consistency.
  • Strengthens FSRA's security posture through effective identity management, access control, encryption, and data protection.
  • Maintains enterprise disaster recovery, backup, and failover plans to support business continuity in a hybrid environment.
• Technical Expertise & Problem Solving
  • Establishes reliability engineering practices, such as SLIs, SLOs, error budgets, and post-incident reviews.
  • Leads architecture reviews and technical governance boards, ensuring alignment with engineering standards.
  • Establishes and oversees lifecycle management for infrastructure platforms (patching strategy, end-of-life planning, modernization).
  • Operates as the technical lead for infrastructure delivery, mentoring engineers and guiding solution design and implementation.
  • Leads major incident response, conducting root cause analysis, and driving long-term corrective actions across teams.
  • Defines and maintains infrastructure standards, patterns, and documentation to guide consistent, high-quality delivery.
  • Aligns infrastructure strategies and operations with compliance and audit standards, ensuring policies are followed and controls are enforced.
  • Owns key components of the infrastructure modernization roadmap and leads feasibility evaluations, PoCs, and adoption strategies.
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Works closely with architecture, development, and data teams to plan environments, coordinate releases, and maintain readiness.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams, stakeholders (including senior management and external vendors), to define requirements, provide expert advice, and ensure effective project delivery and issue resolution.
  • Interacts with vendors and managed service providers ensuring SLAs are met and evaluates vendor capabilities against strategic objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Postsecondary degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure engineering, including at least 5 years in a senior or lead technical role with a strong focus on design, implementation, and maintenance within an enterprise or hybrid cloud environment.
• Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Terraform Associate.
• Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert, an asset.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (Ia