Senior Infrastructure Engineer

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What you'll be doing

You will be joining CIBC’s US Infrastructure Planning & Engineering team. The Infrastructure Engineer to manage our organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring its smooth operation and optimal performance.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Data Center builds and management, VMware technologies, Azure, Active Directory, Exchange and SMTP relay, EMC storage, physical server technologies, and related Azure services.

This role requires a deep understanding of infrastructure management, coupled with excellent technical skills and the ability to lead and collaborate with a team.
 

Key accountabilities are:

• Manage and maintain the organization's IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, virtualization platforms, and related systems.

• Ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of the infrastructure components, addressing any issues promptly and efficiently.

• Oversee the design, and workload management of Azure VMWare Services and migration of VMs to the cloud

• Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of VMware technologies, including vSphere, VCenter, VSAN, Horizon, and VDIs.

• Manage Active Directory services, including user accounts, group policies, security, and access controls.

• Administer Exchange server and SMTP relay services, ensuring smooth email communication and system integrity.

• Monitor and optimize EMC storage systems, ensuring efficient data storage, backup, and disaster recovery processes.

• Provide technical expertise and guidance in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of physical server technologies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement infrastructure solutions that meet business needs and align with industry best practices.

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, making recommendations for continuous improvement and innovation.

• Ensure compliance with security standards, data privacy regulations, and disaster recovery policies.

• Lead and mentor a team of infrastructure professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.

At CIBC, we enable the work environment to be optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 2-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How You’ll Succeed

Leadership Skills: Act as the network team lead and provide advisory and expertise to ensure the project is on track to meet objectives. Support other team members by sharing knowledge, collaborating and problem solving.

Strong Communication Skills: You are a strong written/verbal communicator who is willing to speak up to ensure clear communication channels with team members and other teams.  You are able to clearly communicate with different team members and teams while also being able to communicate to executive leadership when required.

Technological Expertise: You are able to demonstrate a strong technical experience in Networks and Security. Utilizing your skillset in a technical leadership capacity to drive progress and provide resolution to any issues that may arise.

Who You Are

You can demonstrate 12+ years of experience in the following.

• Proven experience in infrastructure management, preferably in a leadership role

• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with VMware technologies, including vSphere, vCenter, VCF, VxRail, NSX-T, HCX, vSAN, Horizon, VDI, etc.

• Strong expertise in Active Directory administration, group policies, and security management.

• Proficiency in managing Exchange server and SMTP relay services

• Experience with EMC/DELL storage systems, data storage optimization, and backup and recovery strategies

• Solid understanding of physical server technologies, server virtualization, and related hardware components

• Familiarity with Azure services and cloud infrastructure an asset

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and implement effective solutions

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders

• Certifications in relevant technologies (such as VMware, Microsoft, EMC) are an asset

• Results-oriented professional with a passion for infrastructure management and a solid background in VMware technologies, Active Directory, Exchange, storage, and related technologies

You have a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of a team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.

Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability

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What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

IL-70 W Madison St, 8th Fl

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Active Directory (AD), Azure Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Center Networks, Design Planning, Disaster Recovery (DR), EMC Storage Area Network (SAN) Administration, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Azure Active Directory (AD) Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Management, Project Intake Management, SAN Storage, Storage Management, VMware Technologies