Infrastructure Architecture Lead (10+ years) to lead infrastructure discovery and target-state design using hybrid cloud, networking, compute, storage, backup, and Microsoft 365
- 42419 Our banking client is seeking a Infrastructure Architecture Lead (10+ years) to lead infrastructure discovery and target-state design using hybrid cloud, networking, compute, storage, backup, and Microsoft 365-42419 Contract Duration: 6 months (Chance of Extension)

Location:
Scarborough/Hybrid (3-5 Days in Office) Schedule Hours:37.5 / hr week Reason for Opening: Workload support Story Behind the Need:
- The Infrastructure Architecture Lead will lead infrastructure discovery, solution architecture, and technical alignment for technology initiatives, translating business requirements into secure, resilient, and implementation-ready infrastructure designs.
- This role will work closely with the project manager to coordinate technical deliverables, cross-workstream dependencies, and operational readiness activities. The role leads to infrastructure architecture outcomes, while the project manager retains accountability for the integrated project schedule, budget, and overall delivery management.
- The ideal candidate combines strong infrastructure architecture expertise with practical delivery experience, stakeholder leadership, and clear executive communication. The business needs help with support with extra workload. Role Responsibilities / Typical Day in Role:
- Lead current-state discovery, architecture assessments, and target-state infrastructure design.
- Define infrastructure requirements, solution options, and recommendations aligned with business priorities and enterprise standards.
- Provide architectural leadership across networking, compute, storage, backup, cloud, workplace technology, and telephony,



partnering with security and identity specialists.
- Develop and maintain architecture diagrams, solution documentation, decision records, and transition roadmaps.
- Lead technical design discussions and prepare architecture submissions for applicable governance reviews.
- Partner with the project manager to translate architecture deliverables into sequenced activities, milestones, dependencies, and clear ownership.
- Coordinate technical workshops and follow-ups across engineering, operations, vendors, and other delivery workstreams.
- Identify technical risks, assumptions, design gaps, and delivery blockers; drive resolution with accountable owners and elevate decisions when required.
- Guide technical readiness reviews, implementation planning, and operational handover with engineering and operations teams.
- Prepare concise leadership updates outlining architecture recommendations, delivery impacts, risks, and decisions required. Candidate Requirements/Must Have

Skills:
- 10+ years of progressive enterprise infrastructure experience, including demonstrated leadership of cross-domain infrastructure architecture.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, compute, virtualization, storage, backup and recovery, hybrid cloud, Microsoft 365, and workplace technologies.
- Proven ability to drive complex, large-scale infrastructure initiatives from discovery through implementation.




- Solid collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with PMs, and technical teams, to manage risks, dependencies, and delivery outcomes. Nice-To-Have

Skills:
- Previous experience working within large enterprise environments. Educational

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Technology, or a related discipline Interview Process: 1st Round: 60 mins/ Panel interview with HM + Architects subsequent/ Technical questions 2 nd Round: 60 mins / Panel interview HM+ VP/ Technical and culture fit 3 rd round: TBD Our banking client is seeking a Infrastructure Architecture Lead (10+ years) to lead infrastructure discovery and target-state design using hybrid cloud, networking, compute, storage, backup, and Microsoft 365-42419 Contract Duration: 6 months (Chance of Extension)

Location:
Scarborough/Hybrid (3-5 Days in Office) Schedule Hours:37.5 / hr week Reason for Opening: Workload support Story Behind the Need:
- The Infrastructure Architecture Lead will lead infrastructure discovery, solution architecture, and technical alignment for technology initiatives, translating business requirements into secure, resilient, and implementation-ready infrastructure designs.
- This role will work closely with the project manager to coordinate technical deliverables, cross-workstream dependencies, and operational readiness activities. The role leads to infrastructure architecture outcomes, while the project manager retains accountability for the integrated project schedule, budget, and overall delivery management.
- The ideal candidate combines strong infrastructure architecture expertise with practical delivery experience, stakeh

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