Infrastructure Architect

Reporting to the IT‑OT Director, IT Infrastructure Architect is responsible for developing

technical architecture, managing intakefor I&S, and supporting technical architecture

governance. This role drives the intake process from the

initial request to high-level analysis and solutioning and is responsible for engaging the

right stakeholders for detailed design. In addition, this role develops and maintains

architectural standards and documentation for a dynamic growing organization.

The IT Infrastructure Architectwill perform planning,estimating and roadmapdefinition for IT initiatives, projects, and new emerging technologies.

As an IT Infrastructure Architect, you will join a team of Technical Architects that will collaborate with other IT functions (i.e., Security, Digital, Core Infrastructure, PMO and Regional Service Delivery Managers.) as well as engage with global business stakeholders. This is a long term contract role opportunity in Georgetown Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Executing intake processes for technical architecture, including requirements gathering, consulting with other specialists, investigation of solutions, and high-level design.

• Build trusted advisor relationships and influential partnerships with peer architect/SMEs/specialist based on strong technology expertise and leveragethem to gather insights concerning on-going/upcoming project initiatives

• Develop high-level solution architecture that may span multiple work streams whilst identifying downstream dependencies, conduct solutions and options analysis, and lead proof of concepts.

• Consult, developestimates (e.g., time, resources required, cost) for projects and support with planning

• Consult, develop, manage, and maintain architecture standards, reference architectures, and documentation repository

• Conduct architectural reviews and facilitate review meetings; review technical architecture developed by others and ensure alignment to standards; support technical architecture governance processes and meetings

• Maintain technology roadmaps

• Collaborate with architects from other IT functions (e.g.,Enterprise, Digital, Security, Applications etc..)

• Conduct researchto identify potential solutions, future trends and innovations in technology, and assess applicability to I&S

• Provide subject matterexpertise on technical architecture

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Info Systems, related field or equivalent experience
• 8 years’ progressive work experience focusedon architecting, designingand implementing infrastructure systems
• Deep expertise in at leasttwo infrastructure domains,with broad knowledge across all domains (e.g., compute, network, security, etc.) with support of the full lifecycle management. From planning to implementation & maintenance
• Strong communication skillswritten and spoken
• Strong Knowledge in Cloud platforms
• Strong analytical skills (quantitative and iterative), coupled with strong ability to produce detailed technical documentation at both high level and detailed design.
• Strong understanding of architecture frameworks and best practices (e.g., TOGAF)
• Knowledge of IT security management practices and relevantcertifications (e.g., CISSP)
• 3-5 years’ experience in a senior IT networkrole
• 3-5 years working withinthe OT domain; either in a consultant capacity or as part of an organisations internal OT function
• Deep expertise in at least two IT/OT infrastructure domains, with broad knowledge across all domains(e.g., Network Architecture, Inventory Gathering, Situational Review, Endpoint Protection, Policy & Governance, Standards, compute, network, storage, backup’s, disaster recovery and security, etc.) with support of the full lifecycle management. From planning to implementation & maintenance
• Experience working in a consultant capacity or withinan organisations OT environment to establish IT/OT roadmaps to a target Architecture.
• Experience leading an assessment or evaluation of an IT/OT environment to include execution of the assessment, analysisof results, and formulation of a final report for dissemination to key stakeholders.
• Minimum Cisco CCNA required,CCNP Certified is preferred or at least relevant qualifications from another.
• Strong Knowledge in Cloud platforms(Azure, AWS, GCP, Microsoft 365)
• As part of his duties, the incumbent will have to communicate and collaborate in English, both orally and in writingwith colleagues or other stakeholders in Quebec as well as in the rest of Canada or in North America.

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