Downtown Toronto, Canada | Posted on 10/01/2026We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to lead the design and execution of cloud migration initiatives for critical banking systems and infrastructure. The role will focus on architecting secure, resilient, scalable, and audit-ready AWS environments while managing the unique technical, security, and regulatory considerations associated with migrating financial systems from legacy on-premises data centers. The successful candidate will work closely with Risk, Compliance, Information Security, Enterprise Architecture, and application teams to ensure cloud solutions meet regulatory and institutional standards while enabling business continuity and modernizationPrimary Location:Toronto, ONWork Model:Hybrid 3-Days OnsiteEmployment Type:ContractResponsibilitiesDesign end-to-end AWS architectures for migrating on-premises banking applications, core systems, and data to AWS with minimal disruption to critical financial servicesLead discovery and dependency mapping of legacy environments including mainframes, core banking platforms, databases, and middleware to determine appropriate migration strategiesDefine and execute migration approaches including rehost, replatform, refactor, and retireDevelop detailed migration plans and runbooks aligned with regulatory change-control, business continuity, and disaster recovery requirementsArchitect AWS landing zones, VPCs, network segmentation, and security controls aligned with banking security and data residency requirementsDesign and support hybrid connectivity solutions using AWS Direct Connect, VPN, and Storage GatewayPartner with Information Security, Risk, Compliance, and Enterprise Architecture teams to ensure solutions meet regulatory and internal control requirementsDefine encryption, key management, identity and access management,



privileged access, and other security controls appropriate for financial dataDevelop infrastructure-as-code using Terraform and/or CloudFormation to enable consistent, auditable, and repeatable deploymentsProduce architecture documentation, control evidence, risk assessments, and other materials required for audits and regulatory examinationsCollaborate with application owners and engineering teams on cloud-native modernization and refactoring of core banking, payment, and customer-facing systemsEstablish cloud cost governance and optimization practices including tagging, chargeback, Reserved Instances, and Savings PlansProvide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering and infrastructure teams on secure AWS architecture patternsServe as a technical liaison during regulatory examinations, third-party risk assessments, and internal audits related to cloud infrastructureQualifications, Skills & ExperienceSenior-level experience as a Cloud Architect, AWS Cloud Architect, Solutions Architect, or similar roleStrong hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise AWS cloud architecturesProven experience leading large-scale migration of on-premises infrastructure and applications to AWSStrong understanding of AWS services including VPC, IAM, KMS, CloudHSM, Direct Connect, VPN, Storage Gateway, and related networking and security servicesExperience designing AWS landing zones, network segmentation, secure connectivity,



and multi-account cloud environmentsStrong understanding of hybrid cloud architectures and on-premises to AWS migration strategiesExperience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormationExperience with cloud security, encryption, identity and access management, privileged access, and data protectionExperience working with enterprise risk, compliance, information security, and architecture teamsStrong understanding of business continuity, disaster recovery, change management, and operational resilienceExperience creating architecture documentation, migration runbooks, risk assessments, and audit/control evidenceStrong understanding of enterprise networking, databases, middleware, and legacy infrastructureExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across technical and business teamsExperience working in regulated environments, preferably financial services or bankingNice To HaveExperience with banking, financial services, or other highly regulated environmentsKnowledge of financial industry regulatory frameworks such as FFIEC, GLBA, PCI-DSS, SOX, and OCC guidanceExperience migrating core banking platforms, payment systems, transaction processing platforms, or customer data environmentsAWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Qualified or AWS Certified Security – SpecialtyExperience with AWS Control Tower and enterprise cloud governanceExperience with cloud cost management and FinOps practicesExperience supporting regulatory examinations, internal audits, or third-party risk assessmentsExperience mentoring cloud engineering and infrastructure teamsExperience with cloud-native modernization and application refactoring#J-18808-Ljbffr

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