IT Infrastructure Architect

Location: Waterloo ON

Work Arrangement: hybrid work options available in alignment with operational needs.

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Employment Term: Full Time

Position Start Date: February 17 2026

Position Reports To: Associate Director Infrastructure Services

Number of Existing Vacancies: 1

Starting salary for this position ranges from $90720 to $95760 with the opportunity to grow within the salary range of $95760 to $105840 as you advance in your role. Annual salary increases are determined by performance and contributions to the organization. Perimeters compensation philosophy emphasizes fairness and transparency ensuring alignment with both internal equity and external market benchmarks. Salary ranges are regularly reviewed and updated to remain competitive and equitable.

The IT Infrastructure Architect is responsible for the design and governance and evolution of enterprise infrastructure solutions that deliver scalability security and resilience across both on-premises and cloud environments. Guided by departmental strategy and organizational vision they establish architecture standards drives modernization initiatives and ensures technology decisions advance Perimeters research and administrative objectives. As a trusted advisor youll integrate advanced technologies define governance frameworks and provide expert guidance on complex technical challenges building a robust adaptable IT foundation that supports organizational priorities and reflects industry best practices.

Summary of Position Duties (What Youll Do)

• Designs develops implements and communicates end-to-end infrastructure systems and applications

• Responsible for the configuration monitoring and maintenance of Windows and Linux physical servers virtual machines and hypervisors network devices (wired and wireless) firewall storage and backup systems communications systems and cloud resources

• Leads vendor selection and implementation for core infrastructure platforms and services ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget

• Conducts regular performance and capacity reviews of IT infrastructure systems and network devices and develops improvement plans to optimize service delivery and user experience

• Implements tests and maintains the Infrastructure Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity program

• Monitors and supports centralized systems and services such as backup operations printing storage networking telephony/communication systems centralized logging systems

• Configure and optimize network performance (Aruba/HP Dell) troubleshoot protocols (spanning tree OSPF BGP IGMP QoS SSL VPN 802.1x) and resolve complex connectivity issues

• Implements and enforces information security standards and controls to proactively address security threats and vulnerabilities related to operating systems servers and networks

• Leads the operational support and maintenance of Identity and Access Management (AD OKTA and ClearPass) and Information Security systems (firewalls VPN and IDS)

Required Qualifications (What You Bring)

• College Diploma or University degree in Information Technology related field or equivalent experience
• Advanced level IT industry certifications with focus on on-premises/cloud systems technologies people management and project management
• 10 years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure roles with 5 years of in a senior architecture or technology lead role.
• 3-5 years of experience leading and delivering IT infrastructure or related technical projects.

• Extensive expertise in enterprise infrastructure architecture including compute backup and storage telephony networking virtualization cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) and hybrid cloud strategies.

• Strong understanding of middleware identity management Microsoft 365 environments and communication technologies.

• Proficient in configuring monitoring and optimizing complex network environments and telephony systems with an understanding of network management software concepts trends and troubleshooting techniques.

• Strong thought leadership with an ability to influence and guide technical teams and stakeholders

• Proven experience in cross-functional collaboration vendor management and full-cycle project management.

• Strong organizational abilities presentation skills interpersonal and communication skills working with users of varying technical expertise.

• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles regulatory compliance and risk management.

• Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools (e.g. Ansible Powershell Power Automate etc.) monitoring platforms and ITIL-based service management frameworks.

Please submit your resume and expression of interest by January 29 2026 in order to ensure full consideration of your application. The posting will remain live until the position is filled. We appreciate your interest in supporting Perimeter Institutes mission. While we thank all applicants only select individuals will be contacted.

We are committed to creating an exceptional workplace where innovation growth and well-being thrive.

Heres how we do it:

Flexible Hybrid Work Environment: We offer the flexibility you need to balance work and life with options for hybrid arrangements.

Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits: Your well-being matters to us. We provide extended health benefits that support you and your family in maintaining a healthy and balanced life.

Employer-Matched Pension Plan: We invest in your future by offering an employer-matched pension plan ensuring financial security for the years to come.

Generous Time-Off Policy: We provide ample vacation personal time and other leave options so you can recharge and focus on what matters most.

Personal and Professional Development: We support your growth with dedicated funding for training certifications and professional development tailored to your goals.

Dynamic One-of-a-Kind Facility: Work in a cutting-edge facility unique to Canada designed to produce scientific breakthroughs by fostering collaboration creativity and a vibrant workplace culture.

If youre looking for a place where your contributions are valued your development is supported and your work environment inspires you Perimeter is the place for you.

Perimeter Institute is committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons women Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America persons with disabilities LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Perimeter Institute provides support throughout the application process for applicants with disabilities. We work with you to understand the impact of your disability to appropriately accommodate you during the application/interview process. Please contact for assistance.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used in the hiring process to review applications.