Senior Infrastructure Lead

GuruLink; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm at the forefront of the digital economy in Canada seeks an Infrastructure Lead to manage and optimize IT infrastructure. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the reliability, security, and performance of systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your expertise in cloud platforms and network management will be essential in shaping the future of payment systems. Join a dynamic environment that values creativity and excellence, where your contributions will directly impact the company's success and the community. If you're ready to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Education Investment

Performance-Driven Compensation

Talented Team Environment

Core Values Alignment

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience in IT.
• Proven experience in system and cloud administration.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage enterprise infrastructure and network programs.
• Oversee design, deployment, and management of IT infrastructure.

Skills

System Administration

Backup Management

IT Infrastructure Management

Cloud Administration

Networking Protocols

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

University Degree in Computer Science

Equivalent Work Experience

Tools

Network Monitoring Tools

Cloud Monitoring Tools

Job description

Location: Toronto, Ontario

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 services. You will be responsible for implementing, managing and maintaining our network infrastructure, as well as managing and optimizing on premise, 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:

1. Implementing enterprise infrastructure and network programs and oversee day to day operational delivery to align with business objectives.
2. 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.
3. Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable infrastructure solutions.
4. Leading IT planning and execution to support risk management, innovation, and continuous improvements across IT infrastructure operations.
5. Oversee the design, deployment, and management of storage, compute, and virtualization infrastructure.
6. Monitor system performance and drive continuous optimization of IT systems for improved uptime and efficiency.
7. Ensure all infrastructure meets security and compliance standards, supporting our threat vulnerability management initiatives.
8. Oversee Infrastructure hardware and software lifecycle management, system network support, identity and access management and IT Capacity and resiliency management.

Special Perks:

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 of 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.

Must Have Skills:

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 in Canada in a full-time capacity.

We require employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks:

• Canadian criminal record check;
• Public safety verification;
• Canadian ID cross-check;
• 5-year employment verification;
• Education verification; and
• If applicable, Credit Inquiry and Social Media Check.

Nice to Have Skills:

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.