Work model: Hybrid – number of on-site days per week to be confirmed.

Position Summary

CGI is looking for an IBM Infrastructure/Storage Solutions Architect to support one of its clients in the evolution of its technology solutions and infrastructure.

Reporting to the Director, Technology Infrastructure and Shared Services, the successful candidate will analyze business requirements and guide the evolution of technology solutions, with a particular focus on infrastructure, storage, and IBM environments.

The role involves close collaboration with IT teams, internal stakeholders, technology specialists, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

- Design and configure technology tools and solutions within the assigned area.
- Analyze technology requirements based on business objectives and internal client needs.
- Participate in infrastructure architecture, analysis, and solution design activities.
- Ensure solutions comply with security, integrity, availability, and performance standards.
- Assess the technological and economic viability of proposed solutions.
- Conduct ongoing technology monitoring and identify gaps between organizational needs and existing capabilities.
- Maintain up-to-date architecture documentation.
- Lead technology workshops involving stakeholders and specialists across various technology domains.
- Contribute to solution deployment and implementation strategies.
- Participate in projects and change requests through production deployment.
- Ensure quality control of implemented infrastructure solutions.
- Represent the team at Change Advisory Board (CAB/MEP) meetings.
- Act as a subject matter expert and provide guidance or training to IT teams when required.
- Contribute to the improvement and harmonization of technology processes, methods, and procedures.
- Develop and maintain three-year and five-year lifecycle plans for technology equipment and software.
- Collaborate with IT leaders, technology specialists,



external consultants, and business units.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- More than 10 years of experience in networking, virtualization, security, databases, storage, and backup.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft and VMware technologies.
- Experience with Azure and AWS environments.
- Strong knowledge of storage and security technologies, OpenShift, Load Balancing, Mainframe, Power, and Active Directory (AD).
- Bilingual proficiency in French and English, both written and spoken, is essential.
- Availability for occasional travel between the client’s offices in Laval, Montreal, Varennes, and Ontario.

Key Competencies
- Leadership, autonomy, initiative, and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to explain and summarize complex technical topics.
- Solution-oriented and customer-focused mindset.
- Strong decision-making and priority-management skills.
- Excellent planning and organizational abilities.

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is 70 000$ et 135 000$. This role is an existing vacancy. Your future duties and responsibilities

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-prospect employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.

That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.

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📌 IBM Infrastructure/Storage Solutions Architect (Montreal)
🏢 CGI
📍 Montreal