Infrastructure Automation Architect

11 month contract + extensions Hybrid 2x per week in Etobicoke Pay: $50-60/hr incorp Qualifications 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure architecture, and enterprise automation.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline. Master's degree is considered an asset.Hands on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)Maintain server configurations in source control repositories and automate provisioning using tools such as Azure DevOps, Git, Terraform, Ansible, and related deployment technologies.Demonstrated experience leading or involvement in leadership overtechnical teams and large-scale infrastructure transformation initiatives.Strong experience with Windows and Linux server administration, cloud platforms, automation frameworks, and Infrastructure as Code practices. Nice to Have Skills & Experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical and strategic recommendations to executive and technical leadership audiences.Work ArrangementHybrid work environment requiring on-site attendance two days per week (Monday and Wednesday) Job Description Insight Global is looking for a seasoned Enterprise Infrastructure Automation Architect to drive the strategy, design, and implementation of automated infrastructure solutions across both cloud and on-premises environments. This individual will provide technical guidance to a team of infrastructure professionals while developing scalable standards for infrastructure provisioning, software deployment, patching, configuration management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and compliance monitoring across Windows and Linux ecosystems. Day to Day Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of infrastructure and automation specialists.Design and implement a standardized enterprise deployment framework across Windows and Linux environments.Build and maintain automated deployment pipelines that support build, test, deployment, validation, and rollback activities.Establish governance models for patch management, compliance reporting, and change management integration.Lead Infrastructure as Code initiatives using modern automation and source control practices.Act as the primary liaison between executive leadership, project stakeholders, and technical teams.Enterprise Infrastructure StandardsGolden Server Image StandardsStandard server build templatesMandatory software baselineSecurity baseline controlsMonitoring agentsSecurity agentsBackup agentsCentralized logging configurationAutomated Deployment FrameworkTransition from manual installation, patching, and validation activities to a fully automated CI/CD-driven infrastructure deployment model based on code commits, automated testing, deployment, validation, and reporting.Standardized Patch GovernanceMonthly patch management cycleEmergency patching processTesting and validation requirementsRollback and recovery proceduresCompliance and audit reportingWe may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position. Vacancy: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.