Senior Architect – Cloud & Network Platforms

National Bank of Canada; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Telemedicine service

Job summary

National Bank of Canada is seeking a Senior Cloud Network Architect to lead the design and evolution of secure, scalable network and cloud architectures. You will work on multi-vendor environments, with a focus on AWS, segmentation, high availability, and hybrid connectivity.

Reporting to the Architecture Manager in Infrastructure Evolution, you’ll drive automation using Terraform and Ansible, contribute to DevOps practices, and mentor teams while aligning with security and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field; 15+ years of networking, cloud and architecture experience.
• Extensive AWS network/cloud architecture experience in multi-vendor environments.
• Proficiency in network technologies and protocols (CISCO, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, TCP/IP, VPNs, DNS, OSPF).

Responsibilities

• Define and develop high-performing, secure network and cloud architectures.
• Design solutions adapted to complex, multi-vendor environments.
• Pilot infrastructure automation and the integration of innovative practices, including artificial intelligence.
• Ensure compliance with security, compliance and governance standards.
• Support delivery and operations teams by continuously optimising architectures.
• Collaborate, influence and share best practices to develop collective expertise.

Skills

AWS

Network Architecture

Cloud Computing

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

A career as a Senior Cloud Network Architect in the Infrastructure Evolution team at National Bank means that you can work as a specialist in network and cloud architecture design and evolution. This position allows you to have a concrete impact on the performance and security of our platforms, thanks to your experience in network infrastructures, AWS cloud and designing robust and scalable solutions.

• Define and develop high-performing, secure network and cloud architectures
• Design solutions adapted to complex, multi-vendor environments
• Pilot infrastructure automation and the integration of innovative practices, including artificial intelligence
• Ensure compliance with security, compliance and governance standards
• Support delivery and operations teams by continuously optimising architectures
• Collaborate, influence and share best practices in order to develop collective expertise

Your team

Vice-President – Infrastructure: More specialists who work agile, proactive and collaborative to seize opportunities, stay on the cutting edge of technology and continuously improve processes.

In Infrastructure Evolution, you are part of a large team of 17 colleagues and report to an architecture manager. Our team stands out for its in-depth expertise, collaboration and commitment to delivering quality technological solutions.

Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalised training programs, based on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field, with at least 15 years of relevant experience in networking, cloud and architecture technologies
• Extensive experience in network and cloud architecture (AWS) in complex multi-vendor environments, with expertise in segmentation, high availability, hybrid connectivity, security, as well as security, compliance and governance principles.
• Expertise in network technologies and protocols (CISCO, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, TCP/IP, ISE, VPNS, DNS, PIWM, OSPF, ETC.)
• In-depth knowledge of AWS services (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, Security, observability, etc.) AWS Advanced Networking Specialty and Solutions Architect Professional certifications.
• Proficiency in infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible) and DevOps practises (CI/CD, GitHub Actions)
• experience in technology integration (AI, automation), cross-sector technical leadership, ability to translate business needs into solutions, with excellent communication skills, collaboration, mentoring and strategic orientation.

A career as a Senior Cloud Network Architect in the Infrastructure Evolution team at National Bank means that you can work as a specialist in network and cloud architecture design and evolution. This position allows you to have a concrete impact on the performance and security of our platforms, thanks to your experience in network infrastructures, AWS cloud and designing robust and scalable solutions.

• Define and develop high-performing, secure network and cloud architectures
• Design solutions adapted to complex, multi-vendor environments
• Pilot infrastructure automation and the integration of innovative practices, including artificial intelligence
• Ensure compliance with security, compliance and governance standards
• Support delivery and operations teams by continuously optimising architectures
• Collaborate, influence and share best practices in order to develop collective expertise

Your job

• Define and develop high-performing, secure network and cloud architectures
• Design solutions adapted to complex, multi-vendor environments
• Pilot infrastructure automation and the integration of innovative practices, including artificial intelligence
• Ensure compliance with security, compliance and governance standards
• Support delivery and operations teams by continuously optimising architectures
• Collaborate, influence and share best practices in order to develop collective expertise

Your team

Vice-President – Infrastructure: More specialists who work agile, proactive and collaborative to seize opportunities, stay on the cutting edge of technology and continuously improve processes.

In Infrastructure Evolution, you are part of a large team of 17 colleagues and report to an architecture manager. Our team stands out for its in-depth expertise, collaboration and commitment to delivering quality technological solutions.

Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalised training programs, based on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field, with at least 15 years of relevant experience in networking, cloud and architecture technologies
• Extensive experience in network and cloud architecture (AWS) in complex multi-vendor environments, with expertise in segmentation, high availability, hybrid connectivity, security, as well as security, compliance and governance principles.
• Expertise in network technologies and protocols (CISCO, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, TCP/IP, ISE, VPNS, DNS, PIWM, OSPF, ETC.)
• In-depth knowledge of AWS services (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, Security, observability, etc.) AWS Advanced Networking Specialty and Solutions Architect Professional certifications.
• Proficiency in infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible) and DevOps practises (CI/CD, GitHub Actions)
• experience in technology integration (AI, automation), cross-sector technical leadership, ability to translate business needs into solutions, with excellent communication skills, collaboration, mentoring and strategic orientation.

Languages: French, English

Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Required skills: Agile Methodologies, Architecture Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Business Acumen, Cloud Computing, Cloud-Native Architecture, Coaching, Cybersecurity, Decision Making, DevOps, Diversity & Inclusion, Empathy, Event Driven Architecture, Influencing, Initiative, Resiliency, Teamwork, Telecommunications

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

• * Health and wellness program, including many options
• * Flexible group insurance
• * Generous pension plan
• * Employee Share Ownership Plan
• * Employee and family assistance program
• * Preferential banking services
• * Involvement in community initiatives
• * Telemedicine service
• * Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?