Lead Enterprise Systems Architect

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Global Enterprise Architecture team at Marsh as a Lead Enterprise Systems Architect focused on Cloud Infrastructure . This role will be based in Toronto. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As a member of the Global Enterprise Architecture team, you will join a group of highly experienced senior individuals who operate collaboratively across the organisation to set technical strategies, approaches, and standards as well as work collaboratively with teams across the enterprise.   

In this role, you will join a growing team and have a direct impact on its effectiveness. As the “Enterprise Architect - Cloud Infrastructure” you will help to design and architect our cloud infrastructure using modern practices including the design of our IAC (Infrastructure as Code templates), our policies and guardrails.  

What you need to have:  

• Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology (or similar working experience) 

• 1-3+ years’ experience designing “infrastructure as code” solutions for the cloud using Azure ARM templates, CloudFormation and/or Terraform. 

• 3+ years’ experience architecting cloud adoption, modernization and/or migrations for large enterprises in AWS. 

• Clear understanding of cloud best practices and anti-patterns. 

• Strong ability to select the best cloud PaaS approach to maximize the business value, resilience and performance while minimizing the associated cloud costs.  

• Passionate about technology and finding effective solutions for complex problems (not just chasing the next shiny object). 

• Self-motivated and driven for excellence. 

• Has a thirst for knowledge and is always looking to continuously improve their own skills. 

• Able to operate at scale and with senior stakeholders. 

• Has a strong technical background and can engage in technical architectural conversations, effectively summarise, and contribute. 

• Has excellent written English and can convey complex concepts in easy to understand visually pleasing presentations. 

• Strong attention to detail. 

• Able to work collaboratively with technical peers from all divisions across MMC, able to lead discussions and build consensus. 

• Has a delivery focused approach and an appetite for change. 

What makes you stand out:  

• AWS/Azure Architecture Certifications  

• Agile/Scrum Experience 

• CICD Pipeline and Declarative deployment experience 

• Architectural Diagrams 

• Experience of collaboration tools such as Zoom, MS teams, Slack, Skype, etc.  

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.