VP - Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering to develop and execute IT strategies within cloud, infr[...]

S.i. Systems; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a VP of Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering to drive IT strategy within cloud and infrastructure. This executive role focuses on fostering innovations while managing enterprise-level IT operations in a complex, fast-paced banking atmosphere. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in leadership, cloud technology, and strategic IT planning, and will thrive in a transformational environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in IT leadership within banking.
• Advanced expertise in security and risk management.
• Experience in managing virtualized, multi-datacentre environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct strategic planning of systems infrastructure.
• Oversee multi-datacenter management and service management.
• Lead IT delivery and execution in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud Technology

IT Strategy

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Tools

ITIL

TOGAF

SAFE

Job description

VP - Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering to develop and execute IT strategies within cloud, infrastructure, and platforms in a hybrid cloud, fast-paced digital, partner-rich, complex banking environment.

Job Type: Permanent

Positions to fill: 1

Start Date: Aug 04, 2025

Job End Date: NA

Job ID: 146647

Our Financial Services client is seeking a VP - Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering to develop and execute IT strategies within cloud, infrastructure, and platforms in a hybrid cloud, fast-paced digital, partner-rich, complex banking environment.

Permanent role, 100% Remote (must work PST hours, be open to travel). Candidate location: AB, BC, ON

Overview:

This role, reporting into the CIO, serves as a key member of the Senior Technology Leadership team and directs strategic planning of systems infrastructure and future IT platform services to foster and support partner innovations that create competitive advantage, enhance the member experience, improve service quality, support business development, improve cost effectiveness, and lead to greater productivity and efficiency. The VP of Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering is responsible for all aspects of enterprise IT production operations, multi-datacenter management, platform core infrastructure technology, and service management.

Must Have:

• 15 years of progressive experience with leadership and technology expertise in a financial or banking environment
• Demonstrated leadership in developing and managing IT delivery and execution in a complex, fast-paced, and dynamic environment during times of significant growth and change
• Advanced experience in leading and modernizing a multi-datacentre, virtualized environment
• Advanced expertise in cloud technology and infrastructure as a service (IaaS) / Platform as a Service (PaaS)
• Advanced expertise in team and capability building in a transformational environment
• Advanced understanding of current trends in IT, security, risk management best practices, regulatory compliance, and collaboration
• Demonstrated expertise with delivery, architectural, and governance frameworks like ITIL, TOGAF, SAFE, and similar frameworks
• Skillful negotiator, with experience in internal negotiations, conflict resolution, and external vendor management
• Advanced strategic thinker with superior communication skills and problem-solving abilities; able to communicate as an executive business leader and as a technology leader