Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 10+ 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.
• Hands-on experience with: Cloud platforms: Azure, AVS, Azure DevOps.
• Hands-on experience with: Automation: Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell/Bash scripting.
• Hands-on experience with: Image lifecycle management: Windows Server and Linux RHEL.
• Hands-on experience with: Infrastructure tools: SCCM, Active Directory, Exchange, SQL.
• Hands-on experience with: Monitoring: Dynatrace, Aria Suite (vROps, Log Insight).
• Hands-on experience with: 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.

Nice To Haves

• VMware VCP, Microsoft Azure Administrator/Architect, Terraform Associate, or equivalent.
• AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals – An asset.
• AI-900: Azure AI Fundamentals – An asset.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Other Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation)
• Holidays
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed