Senior Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer

The Opportunity & Role Overview:

As a Senior Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer at McElhanney, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and supporting robust, scalable, and secure on-premises and cloud platforms. This role requires a deep understanding of both traditional IT infrastructure and modern technologies, combined with leadership abilities, project management, architecture principles, and strategic planning skills. You will play a critical role in driving McElhanney’s infrastructure transformation while ensuring operational excellence and supporting business goals.

The successful candidate will be located in either Vancouver, BC or Calgary, AB.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Design & Architecture: Lead the design and architecture of comprehensive infrastructure solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements and align with industry best practices.

• Cloud Solutions: Develop, implement, and support on-premises and cloud solutions across platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud, ensuring optimal performance, cost-efficiency, and security.
• Network Infrastructure: Design, deploy, and manage complex network infrastructures (LAN, WAN, VPN, SD-WAN).
• Security & Compliance: Design, implement, and enforce security protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards and safeguarding infrastructure CIA.
• Project Management: Manage and support multiple projects, working with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, successful delivery of infrastructure initiatives.
• Vendor Management: Collaborate with leadership, vendors, and service providers to evaluate and select appropriate technologies and services.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed documentation of infrastructure designs, configurations, and processes for reference and training.
• Implementation & Maintenance: Deploy and configure infrastructure components including servers, storage, networking devices, and security appliances, while performing regular maintenance and updates.
• Troubleshooting & Automation: Resolve complex technical issues and automate infrastructure management tasks to increase efficiency and reduce manual interventions.
• Monitoring: Utilize monitoring tools to track system performance, detect anomalies, and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Disaster Recovery & Support: Lead the disaster recovery plan development, testing, and improvement updates.

• Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with other Business IT team members, leaders, and executives to deliver and support technology solutions. Provide leadership and mentoring to team members as required.

• Service Excellence: Champion continuous service improvement initiatives to ensure the Business IT Technology team consistently delivers outstanding user experiences for technology solutions and processes.

What You’ll Bring:

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Certifications:
• Expert certifications in administration and management of Infrastructure and cloud platforms.
• Top-level certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or equivalent. TOGAF and PMP certifications are considered an asset.

• Experience: 
  • 6- 10 years of proven and progressive experience designing, implementing, and managing IT infrastructure and cloud solutions.
  • Minimum of four (4) years as a Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer.
  • Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-level infrastructure systems (1500+ employees), including cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud), virtualization technologies (Hyper-V, VMWare), networking (Fortinet, Cisco, or Juniper), storage, identity management, Microsoft 365, Server OS, endpoint technologies, and security systems.

• Technical Proficiency:

• Cloud Platforms: Deep expertise in Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud.
• Applications and Systems: Expert experience with M365 E3/E5 productivity and management suite, Identity management (Entra, AD, Okta), Databases (SQL Server, Oracle), and leading enterprise SaaS platforms for HRIS, ERP, FINOPS, ITSM, and CRM.
• Networking: Expert knowledge in networking technologies, including Fortinet, Cisco, Juniper, VPNs, and SD-WAN.
• Security: In-depth knowledge of cloud and on-premises leading security platforms, practices, and protocols.
• Operating Systems: Expert level experience for Windows OS and Linux.
• Virtualization: Advanced experience with Hyper-V, VMware, and cloud-based virtual environments.
• Programming/Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash for automation.
• Monitoring Tools: Experience with enterprise monitoring and management platforms including CloudWatch, Azure Monitoring, SolarWinds, or similar.

• Skills/Attributes:
  • Leadership: Proven experience leading, coaching, and mentoring cross-functional teams, providing strategic direction and technical guidance.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills, including root cause analysis for complex infrastructure problems.

• Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal teams (e.g., helpdesk, employees, leaders, developers, security teams, etc.) and external vendors.

• • Project Management: Expertise in managing medium to large-scale technology  projects with strong planning and execution capabilities.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal technical teams, vendors, executives, and external customers.

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt quickly to changing technologies and business needs, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry trends. May be required to travel and provide after-hours support occasionally.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in monitoring, troubleshooting, and documenting systems to ensure reliability, security, and accuracy.
• Service Excellence Focused: Positive attitude and commitment to delivering exceptional service both to internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring infrastructure solutions meet business needs.

What Can We Offer You:

• Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental coverage, healthcare spending accounts, and RRSP matching.
• Performance Bonus: Eligibility for a generous performance-based bonus plan.
• Employee Ownership: Opportunity to join an employee-owned firm that is recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2025) & and BC's Top Employers (2024) 
• Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid work model – three (3) days in the office and up to two (2) days remote per week.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing learning, certifications, and career advancement.
• Inclusive Culture: A workplace that fosters respect, inclusion, and collaboration across all levels.
• Salary Range: $105,000 - $135,000 $ per Annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.