Manager, Infrastructure Architecture & Automation

Echelon Insurance; Thornhill; On-site; CAD 76,000 - CAD 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading member-based organization in Thornhill, ON is seeking an IT Infrastructure Architect to oversee architecture across various environments. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in IT infrastructure architecture, strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, and experience in managing technical teams. Responsibilities include leading automation initiatives, capacity planning, and ensuring cloud cost optimization. This role offers a competitive salary and a commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Holistic wellness program

Education reimbursement program

Travel incentives

Defined contribution plan

Personal spending account

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure architecture, engineering, or automation.
• Proven experience in capacity planning and infrastructure modernization.
• Experience with hybrid enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee infrastructure architecture across compute, storage, network, and cloud.
• Lead automation initiatives to reduce manual processes.
• Develop frameworks for infrastructure-as-code and automated monitoring.

Skills

Strong architecture and automation background

Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure

Experience managing technical teams

Cloud cost optimization

Capacity planning

Education

University degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Preferred certifications: Azure Solutions Architect

Tools

Microsoft 365

VMware VCP

Job description

Date: Feb 2, 2026

Location: Thornhill, ON, CA, L3T 0A1

Salary Range: $76,400 - $117,400 CAD

Company: CAA SCO Systems & Services Inc.

Position Type: Existing position

About Us

At CAA Club Group, we are passionate about keeping our Members safe - whether they are on the road, at home, or travelling abroad. As a trusted Member-based organization, we provide products and services that are essential to Members’ safety and peace of mind. With over 2.6 million Members across Ontario and Manitoba, we advocate on issues such road safety and infrastructure, the environment, seniors’ mobility, and consumer protection. Associates share in each other’s successes, drive change and support each other while cultivating a great working environment to deliver on what is best for our Members. CAA SCO Systems & Services Inc. is a member of the CAA Club Group of Companies.

Who we are

Are you ready to join an award-winning, purpose-driven culture? Welcome to the CAA Club Group of Companies (CCG), where purpose leads to passion!

• At CCG, we are committed to delivering an exceptional Associate experience. We offer:
• Work-life harmony with access to an award-winning holistic wellness program,
• Continuous learning through our robust corporate curriculum and education reimbursement program,
• Incredible rewards, travel incentives, and product and service discounts,
• Pay-for-performance and best-in-class recognition programs, and
• Competitive benefits that include a defined contribution plan, personal spending account, and so much more.

Join our growing team where everyone belongs!

What You Will Do

• Oversee infrastructure architecture across compute, storage, network, and cloud.
• Partner with Application, Security, and Project teams to design resilient, efficient solutions
• Ensure designs align with corporate cloud strategy: sensitive and critical workloads remain on‑prem unless vendor‑mandated
• Lead automation initiatives to reduce manual processes, improve service consistency, and increase operational efficiency
• Develop frameworks for infrastructure-as-code, orchestration, and automated monitoring
• Drive adoption of standardized automation practices across Infrastructure teams
• Manage enterprise capacity planning across on‑prem and cloud environments
• Monitor infrastructure utilization trends and recommend actions for scaling, optimization, or cost control
• Collaborate with peers to optimize Azure and M365 spend through right‑sizing, reservations, scheduling, and elimination of unused resources
• Implement governance practices to ensure cost visibility and prevent resource sprawl
• Continuously evaluate cloud utilization to ensure cost‑effective operations

Please note, salary range is not inclusive of total compensation. The expected salary range for this position will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply.

Who You Are

• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Preferred certifications: Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator, VMware VCP, or equivalent.
• Strong architecture and automation background within hybrid enterprise environments.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure architecture, engineering, or automation
• Experience managing technical teams
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, M365, virtualization, automation frameworks, and hybrid cloud connectivity
• Proven experience in capacity planning, cloud cost optimization, and infrastructure modernization

Please note that internal applicants are asked to formally express their interest by applying online no later than 10 business days of the position being posted.

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process.

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with all applicable Provincial Human Rights and Accessibility Legislation. CCG will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.