Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce-posted 1 day ago
$120,000 - $140,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Chicago, IL
5,001-10,000 employees

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 INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER Position Summary: As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer within CIBC’s US Infrastructure Planning and Engineering team , you’ll be a critical contributor to the design, implementation, and optimization of the organization’s hybrid infrastructure across on-premises Co-located data centers and Azure Cloud platforms , including Azure VMware Solution (AVS) . You will take a hands-on leadership role in infrastructure modernization, cloud adoption, automation, and lifecycle management of core systems. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, guide junior engineers, and ensure infrastructure services are secure, scalable, and aligned with evolving business needs.

  • Infrastructure Engineering & Operations Design, implement, and manage VMware environments : vSphere, vCenter, VxRail, NSX-T, vSAN, Horizon, HCX, and VCF.
  • Build and support hybrid infrastructure leveraging Azure and AVS , enabling workload migration and optimization.
  • Manage the lifecycle of Windows Server and Linux (RHEL) images, including patching, hardening, and compliance.
  • Oversee US-region Active Directory services , including user account and GPO management (while core AD remains centralized).
  • Provide support for Exchange servers , SMTP relay services , and related infrastructure integrations.
  • Administer and optimize storage systems ( EMC/Dell ), backup and recovery processes ( Commvault , Rubrik ), and DR strategies.
  • Implement physical server technologies, virtualization, and associated hardware infrastructure.
  • Automation, DevOps & Monitoring Lead automation initiatives using Terraform , Ansible , and scripting to streamline provisioning and reduce manual effort.
  • Support DevOps practices by integrating infrastructure automation into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Utilize monitoring and performance tools such as Dynatrace , VMware Aria Operations , Log Insight , and Network Insight .
  • Cloud Adoption & Innovation Support and execute the strategic migration of workloads to Azure , including AVS-based solutions.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners and managers to align infrastructure roadmap with business goals.
  • Evaluate and recommend modern infrastructure technologies to improve resilience, efficiency, and security.
  • Leadership, Collaboration & Governance Act as a technical leader , providing advisory input and hands-on mentorship to junior and peer engineers.
  • Work closely with Application Operations, End User Tech, Asset Management, and Security teams to deliver cohesive infrastructure solutions.
  • Participate in governance and audit initiatives, ensuring compliance with security standards, DR policies, and operational controls.
  • Document designs, runbooks, operational guides, and roadmaps to ensure clarity and knowledge sharing.
  • 8+ years in infrastructure engineering and management, preferably with leadership or mentorship responsibilities.
  • Hands-on experience with: VMware stack : vSphere, VCF, VxRail, NSX-T, Horizon, HCX, vSAN.
  • Cloud platforms : Azure, AVS, Azure DevOps.
  • Automation : Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell/Bash scripting.
  • Image lifecycle management : Windows Server and Linux RHEL.
  • Infrastructure tools : SCCM, Active Directory, Exchange, SQL.
  • Monitoring : Dynatrace, Aria Suite (vROps, Log Insight).
  • Backup/DR : Commvault, Rubrik, DR planning, and failover.
  • Familiarity with enterprise tools and frameworks such as ServiceNow , Confluence , and JIRA .
  • Strong working knowledge of IT standards, policies, compliance, and governance .
  • Strong communicator, able to articulate technical issues clearly across diverse stakeholders.
  • Analytical and detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset.
  • Collaborative team player who supports shared success and growth.
  • Digitally curious and innovative, with a focus on automation and modernization.
  • Results-driven with a passion for infrastructure reliability, agility, and excellence.
  • Aligned with CIBC’s values of trust, teamwork, and accountability .
  • VMware VCP , Microsoft Azure Administrator/Architect , Terraform Associate , or equivalent.
  • AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals – An asset.
  • AI-900: Azure AI Fundamentals – An asset.
  • At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package.
  • This role has an expected salary range of $120,000 - $140,000 for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position.
  • The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component.
  • CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.
  • 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.
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