Solution Architect - Senior #99316Request ID: 99316-1Start/End Dates: 3/9/2026 - 3/8/2027Location: Downtown Toronto near TTC and GOJob Title: IT - Solution Architect - SeniorPosition Title: Solution DesignerLine of Business: Infrastructure Design TeamTarget Start Date: March 9thDuration: 12 monthsPotential for this contract to be extended or converted to FTE? Extension: Yes / Conversion: YesHybrid work: in office every Tuesday and third Friday of monthOffice Location: 81 bay StreetWork Schedule (hours per week, start time): 37.5Potential for OT? NoTarget rate range: $80-90hr B2BWhat does the LOB do:The Infrastructure Design Team sits within Technology Operations and is responsible for delivering end to end infrastructure design and implementation for Technology Operations (TO) and Application Development (AD) projects.The team provides expertise in:Platform selection and sizingHigh availability and disaster recovery designData management designInfrastructure migration planningEnsuring all solutions align with CIBC architecture, engineering standards, ISRM requirements, and operational needsThey work closely with enterprise architecture, platform managers, security, engineering teams, and application partners to design scalable, secure, and cost effective infrastructure solutions.Role reports to: Director Enterprise Solution DesignReason the role is open: Additional WorkloadWhat project will this contractor be working on? Infrastructure design and solutioning for multiple Technology Operations and Application Development initiatives, supporting end to end infrastructure build-out for upcoming CIBC projects.Team Size? 10Work on high visibility infrastructure initiatives across the bankOpportunity to collaborate with architecture, engineering, security, and application teamsExposure to evolving technologies and enterprise level infrastructure designStrong potential for contract extension or FTE conversionSupportive hybrid environment with a technically strong teamJob Description:As a Solution Designer within the Infrastructure Design Team,



you will work alongside Business & Technology partners to design and deliver infrastructure solutions that support CIBC's enterprise technology landscape. You will ensure that all engineering, security, operational, and architectural requirements are incorporated into the solution designs you deliver.You'll partner closely with project managers, application developers, architects, platform managers, security (ISRM), and engineering teams to design infrastructure that meets business needs, aligns with enterprise standards, and ensures reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development of end to end infrastructure designs for TO and AD projects.Ensure all designs incorporate engineering, operational, architectural, and security requirements.Evaluate platform options, sizing, resiliency, disaster recovery, and data design requirements.Collaborate with SME across the organization to influence and recommend effective solutions.Engage with application developers and business partners to understand requirements and provide technical guidance.Support project implementations by helping resolve infrastructure design issues.Integrate infrastructure components to support application deployments.Partner with enterprise architecture, ISRM, platform managers, and engineering to ensure all standards and compliance requirements are met.Infrastructure Solution DesignMeet with requesters from Application Development to understand business needs.Translate requests into comprehensive infrastructure designs including compute, storage, networking, middleware, database, cloud, and security elements.Document itemized infrastructure components and associated cost estimates (storage, compute, services, etc.).Develop designs that incorporate all TO engineering, operational, architectural,



and security constraints and requirements.Ensure alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory expectations.Cross Functional CollaborationEngage with engineering, security (ISRM), enterprise architecture, cloud SMEs, and platform managers to incorporate required expertise into the design.Partner with project managers to support implementation phases.Assist with integration challenges during infrastructure deployment.Client EngagementProvide guidance, technical advisory, and solution recommendations to AD teams.Communicate complex technical topics clearly and concisely to non technical stakeholders.Represent infrastructure considerations during requirement gathering and design review sessions.Must Have Requirement:5+ years in Infrastructure solution design in enterprise environments (middleware, networking solutions)5+ Years Security technology experience — firewalls, Akamai, and related security edge/perimeter services (this is core to this specific portfolio)5+ years with data center infrastructure (Oracle, MS SQL, Databricks)Experience with cloud solutions (Azure preferred)Broader Domain Knowledge (Additional Skills context):Oracle, SQL, Databricks (helpful for DB/integration understanding)Middleware fundamentalsNetworking basics (routing, subnets, firewalls, DNS, load balancing, etc.)Nice to Have:Previous CIBC experience (significant plus)Financial institution experienceExposure to Agile and DevOps delivery environmentsExperience working across multiple infrastructure disciplinesAny security focused solutioning within enterprise-scale environmentsSoft Skills:High initiative — a self starter who requires minimal promptingAbility to drive urgency and move work forward proactivelyStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to influence, collaborate, and work cross functionallyAnalytical thinker with strong problem solving abilitiesAdaptability; capable of navigating ambiguous requirementsClient focused mindset with solid accountability and follow throughNOTE: Close on Feb 13 @ 10amG.G. Consulting Group uses advanced ATS systems to track and manage candidates and jobs. We do not use AI tools for candidate screening.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Solution Architect - Senior 99316 - C$80 - C$90 An Hour (Toronto)
🏢 CG Consulting Group
📍 Toronto