Director, Cloud

OnX is a leading technology solution provider that serves businesses, healthcare organizations, and government agencies across Canada. OnX combines deep technical expertise with a full suite of flexible technology solutions—including Generative AI, Application Modernization, Managed Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, Unified Communications, and Infrastructure solutions. From developing and deploying modern applications and the secure, scalable platforms on which they run, to managing, monitoring, and optimizing their operations, OnX delivers comprehensive technology solutions for its clients’ transformative business initiatives. For more information, please visit www.onx.com.

Overview

At OnX Professional Services, our Cloud and Engineering Practice delivers comprehensive infrastructure solutions that enable businesses to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Leveraging deep expertise in network design, server administration, and cloud technologies, our specialists build and support IT systems that are both secure and scalable. We continually refine our approach to infrastructure management, providing clients with reliable systems and actionable insights that drive operational efficiency and enable business transformation.

Our team partners with clients to:

· Design and implement resilient, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure solutions that underpin business operations. Ensure seamless integration and management of networks, servers, and cloud environments to optimize performance and reduce downtime.

· Leverage automation, advanced analytics, and innovative engineering methods to manage infrastructure, anticipate system needs, and proactively address potential challenges.

· Drive operational excellence by maintaining advanced technology environments, delivering infrastructure expertise, and supporting clients through flexible, scalable solutions that foster continuous improvement and business growth.

About this role and Responsibilities:

This position demands an experienced cloud leader who demonstrates expertise in business strategy, contemporary cloud architectures, and practical technical skills, while also guiding teams and effectively engaging with both internal stakeholders and client executives.

Leadership in Cloud Architecture and Engineering

• Provide strategic leadership at the intersection of cloud architecture, engineering, and client engagement, shaping the evolution of enterprise cloud solutions and best practices.
• Architect, design, and govern robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructures across AWS, Azure, and GCP, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.

·       Manage and optimize Kubernetes platforms (EKS, AKS, GKE) and container environments.

• Lead client advisory initiatives, guiding stakeholders through cloud adoption, modernization, and transformation programs while fostering strong and trusted relationships.
• Offer expert technical advice on computing, storage solutions, networking, security, identity management, data services, and DevOps tools.

Client Engagement

·       Act as a trusted advisor to executive-level stakeholders by guiding them in formulating and implementing comprehensive cloud strategies and operating models.

·       Evaluate current environments, develop modernization roadmaps, and provide oversight for cloud migration initiatives.

·       Lead the development of proposals, solutions, statements of work, and client presentations.

·       Clearly and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

·       Identify and prioritize client use cases, translating business requirements into architectural frameworks and actionable execution plans.

Practice Giveback, People and Thought Leadership

• Mentor and coach multidisciplinary teams, nurturing cloud engineering talent and promoting a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Advance practice development by contributing to the creation of new cloud service offerings, frameworks, and methodologies, and driving cloud innovation across the organization.

Requirements

• Extensive hands-on experience in cloud architecture and engineering, with deep technical proficiency in AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Proven expertise with Kubernetes, containerization, and management of large-scale, distributed systems.
• Strong background in infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) and DevOps practices that enable automated, secure, and resilient cloud environments.

• Comprehensive, hands-on expertise in cloud architecture and engineering, demonstrating advanced technical skills with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, network segmentation, encryption, monitoring, cost optimization, and governance frameworks.

• Significant, practical expertise in designing and building cloud solutions, demonstrating advanced technical skills across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

• Demonstrated success leading modernization and cloud migration programs, with a solid understanding of cloud security, governance, and compliance.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code tools, CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment patterns.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage clients, influence technical direction, and resolve complex challenges.

Education

• Four years of College resulting in a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• Bachelor's in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

The listed salary range will be based on factors such as experience, skills, education, training, and other job‑related considerations.

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