IT Infrastructure Architect

April 17, 2021 IT / Internet

Job Overview

Job title: IT Infrastructure Architect

Company: Mogo Finance Technology Inc.

Job description: Mogo (TSX: MOGO; NASDAQ: MOGO) — a financial technology company — offers a finance app that empowers consumers with simple solutions to help them get in control of their financial health and be more mindful of the impact they have on society and the planet. We all know it’s time to do things differently. It’s time for a new way to manage our money, one that’s inclusive and sustainable. One that takes into account our financial health, the planet’s health and the health of our society. At Mogo, users can sign up for a free account in only three minutes and begin to learn the 4 habits of financial health and get convenient access to products that can help them achieve their financial goals and have a positive impact on the planet including a digital spending account with Mogo Visa* Platinum Prepaid Card featuring automatic carbon offsetting, free monthly credit score monitoring, ID fraud protection and personal loans. The Mogo platform has been purpose-built to deliver a best-in-class digital experience, with best-in-class products all through one account. With more than one million members and a marketing partnership with Canada’s largest news media company, Mogo continues to execute on its vision of becoming the go-to financial app for the next generation of Canadians. To learn more, please visit mogo.ca or download the mobile app (iOS or Android).

Mogo is looking for a passionate and driven individual with the ability to take ownership to become our Infrastructure Architect. Reporting to the Manager of IT Infrastructure and Support and working with our close-knit technical team, this role would require the successful candidate to have the hustle to hit the ground running, while navigating Mogo’s elaborate landscapes. Sound like you? Check out the list of qualifications below and send us your resume – we want to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

Architect, deploy and maintain cloud infrastructure and services running in AWS and Azure
Be an integral part of IT Infrastructure operations, strategic planning and implementation
Implement, monitor and maintain Linux and Windows server environments
Administer and support corporate networking environments (ex. Juniper, Palo Alto, Cisco, Meraki, etc.)
Administer and support Microsoft On-premise and Office 365 cloud services
Automate and continuously improve IT processes
Monitor and maintain existing IT systems and scale for growth
Serve as a senior technical resource for IT operational support escalations
Collaborate with team members and cross functional teams to complete projects, resolve operational support issues and provide solutions to complex technical problems
Define improvements to increase system reliability and performance
Follow, support, and promote ongoing improvements to project methodologies, change management, security and corporate IT policies
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical teams to ensure efficient service delivery
Provide technical documentation for infrastructure projects, systems, and changes
Act as a brand ambassador for Mogo, regularly using our suite of products, sharing the brand with friends and family, and providing feedback to the team for improvements

What you’ll need:

6+ years industry experience in designing, integrating and supporting enterprise cloud environments and complex infrastructure solutions
A post secondary IT related diploma or degree
Industry certifications such as CCNA, MCSE, ITIL, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (preferred)
Strong track record of implementing AWS services in a distributed computing environment
Experience deploying and managing AWS cloud services including IAM, EC2, ELB, NLB, RDS, Route53, Lambda, and Transit Gateway
Hands-on experience leading the design and deployment of business software and services at scale
Strong practical Linux and Windows-based systems administration skills in a cloud or virtualized environment
Experience with web technologies and building enterprise architecture roadmaps
Demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges
Understanding of IT compliance, program and control frameworks, and risk management frameworks (ex. IT General Controls, ISO 27001, SOX, PCI, etc.)
Experience with configuration management using CloudFormation or other CM tools
Experience with Microsoft server technologies including MSSQL, Sharepoint, CRM, Great Plains as well as Microsoft 365 online services.
Scripting experience (e.g. Bash, Python, PowerShell)
Proficient in IT Governance, network security, network components and Active Directory