Posted 3 months ago
Lead Infrastructure Architect
@ Altis
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Altis is hiring a Lead Infrastructure Architect on a 6-month contract with possible extension in Toronto, fully onsite five days a week, for a public sector client. The role designs and governs hybrid cloud architecture, leads automation and mentors engineers. Pay is $100-115/h.
Pay:
$100–$115 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Design and govern Azure and hybrid cloud architecture
- Lead infrastructure automation using IaC tools
- Establish governance frameworks, standards and architecture reviews
- Oversee disaster recovery, monitoring and incident response
- Mentor engineers and guide technical decisions
Requirements summary:
- 10+ years infrastructure experience, 5+ in senior or lead role
- Deep expertise in Azure and hybrid cloud
- Experience with PowerShell, Terraform or Bicep
- Proven disaster recovery, high availability and observability practice
- Excellent communication with technical and business stakeholders
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | IT |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, Racialized people, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
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Altis
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Since 1989, Altis has been a Canadian staffing leader and is one of Canada’s largest independent staffing firms, connecting top talent to meaningful work across industries and sectors. More than just your staffing firm, we’re your staffing partner. Our specialized, expert recruiters consult with you to understand your sector and specific talent needs, and then source the most qualified candidates, from entry-level to executive management, at the most competitive rates. Every year, we place more than 4,000 experienced candidates nationwide, fueling our clients’ businesses while building careers worth celebrating.
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- 102 Bank St, Suite 300, Ottawa, ON K1P 5N4, CA
- 330 Bay Street, Suite 700, Toronto, ON M5H 2S8, CA
- 905 West Pender St, Suite 405, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1L6, CA
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Since 1989, Altis has been a Canadian staffing leader and is one of Canada’s largest independent staffing firms, connecting top talent to meaningful work across industries and sectors. More than just your staffing firm, we’re your staffing partner. Our specialized, expert recruiters consult with you to understand your sector and specific talent needs, and then source the most qualified candidates, from entry-level…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1989 |
| Specialties | staffingrecruitmentIT staffingF&A staffingand Administration & Support staffing |
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Job Title: Lead Infrastructure Architect
Location: Toronto, Ontario (Fully onsite, 5 days onsite)
Job Type: 6 month contract with possible extension
Clearance: N/A
Language: Strong written and verbal English required
Compensation: $100-115/h inc
About the Opportunity
Our public sector client is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Architect to play a critical role in shaping and scaling a modern hybrid cloud environment. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will influence enterprise architecture, drive infrastructure modernization, and ensure platforms are secure, resilient, and built for long-term growth.
You will work closely with engineering teams, architects, and senior leadership to define standards and guide technical direction. This role offers the opportunity to directly impact how infrastructure supports regulatory operations, public trust, and digital transformation at scale.
What’s in it for You
You’ll join a forward-thinking organization focused on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This is an environment where your ideas will shape enterprise standards, and your expertise will drive meaningful change.
You will benefit from exposure to large-scale modernization initiatives, a strong culture of knowledge sharing, and a workplace that values both technical excellence and work-life balance.
Your Responsibilities
- You’ll design and govern Azure and hybrid cloud architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and cost efficiency
- You’ll lead infrastructure automation initiatives using IaC tools to drive consistency and eliminate manual processes
- You’ll establish governance frameworks including standards, policies, and architecture review processes
- You’ll oversee reliability practices including disaster recovery, monitoring, and incident response
- You’ll mentor engineers and guide technical decisions across infrastructure and platform teams
Skills and Qualifications
- 10+ years of infrastructure experience, including 5+ years in a senior or lead role
- Deep expertise in Azure, hybrid cloud architecture, and enterprise infrastructure design
- Strong experience with automation tools such as PowerShell, Terraform, or Bicep
- Proven experience with disaster recovery, high availability, and observability practices
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders
Note from the Hiring Manager
“We’re looking for someone who can balance strategy with hands-on execution, someone who takes ownership of infrastructure and isn’t afraid to drive change.”
Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, don’t worry, we make it easy. You’ll still engage directly with the client while we handle the logistics, provide guidance, and keep you informed every step of the way. We’ll represent your strengths, guide you through each stage of the process, and ensure the experience feels personal and transparent.
We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
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