Lead Infrastructure Architect

Manulife

. Define the strategic direction, standards, and roadmap for enterprise infrastructure and core technology platforms .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaSenior💰 CA$113,260 - CA$210,340 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining technology strategies and architecture roadmaps for enterprise infrastructure and cloud platforms, with a strong focus on security, resiliency, and compliance. Proven ability to govern large-scale technology initiatives and modernize complex enterprise environments.

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Infrastructure ArchitectureCloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)Infrastructure AutomationDevSecOpsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure ServicesPlatform EngineeringDistributed SystemsNetwork ArchitectureConnectivityRoutingSwitchingFirewallsLoad BalancingDNS

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationInfluencing Senior Leaders

Tools & Technologies

Agile MethodologiesInfrastructure as Code

Industry Keywords

Enterprise ArchitectureTechnology StrategyModernization ProgramsSecurity RequirementsOperational Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDNSFirewallsGoogle Cloud PlatformSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the strategic direction, standards, and roadmap for enterprise infrastructure and core technology platforms
Partner with engineering, operations, security, resilience, and business leaders
Modernize infrastructure and simplify technology landscapes
Improve resiliency and accelerate adoption of cloud and platform-based services
Shape future-state architecture for infrastructure, cloud, network, end-user, workplace, observability, service management, and operational platforms
Ensure alignment with enterprise strategy, security requirements, and business outcomes
Govern large-scale technology initiatives and modernization programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in infrastructure, platform, solution, domain, or enterprise architecture within complex enterprise environments
Proven experience defining technology strategies and architecture roadmaps for infrastructure and platform services
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), infrastructure services, networking, platform engineering, and distributed systems
Experience governing large-scale technology initiatives and modernization programs
Strong understanding of security, resiliency, risk, compliance, and operational requirements
Experience with infrastructure automation, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, and platform engineering practices
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and technology teams
Experience working within Agile and product-oriented delivery environments
Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, network architecture, connectivity, routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing, DNS, hybrid cloud, and core technology services

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible environment supporting well-being and inclusion
Learning and career growth support
Health, dental, mental health, and vision benefits
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance coverage
Adoption/surrogacy benefits
Wellness benefits
Employee/family assistance plans
Retirement savings plans, including pension
Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
Financial education and counseling resources
Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days in Canada
Statutory leaves of absence
Incentive programs and incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance