IT System Architecture Specialist

Description

The IT System Architecture Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level IT solutions that support business objectives and technology strategies across CAE's Defense & Security Canada Region.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture standards, frameworks, and guidelines.
• Design end-to-end technology solutions that integrate applications, data, and infrastructure components.
• Ensure architecture solutions comply with security, regulatory, operational, and organizational requirements.
• Lead technical design sessions and provide architectural guidance throughout project lifecycles.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, project managers, and other stakeholders to deliver technology solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations regarding adoption and implementation strategies.
• Define integration patterns and architecture approaches across hybrid environments, including on-premises and cloud-based platforms.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Support the development and implementation of monitoring, business continuity, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Incorporate Government of Canada cybersecurity principles and requirements into architecture designs.
• Support adherence to data protection, privacy, and information security standards.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders and IT leadership.
• Communicate technical concepts, recommendations, and risks to technical and non-technical audiences.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT architecture, solution architecture, systems design, or a related discipline
• Experience developing and implementing enterprise architecture solutions in complex technology environments
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Knowledge of virtualization, networking, and enterprise infrastructure technologies
• Experience with integration technologies and architectural patterns, including APIs, enterprise service bus (ESB), and microservices
• Knowledge of security architecture principles, cybersecurity controls, and compliance requirements
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD methodologies
• Experience supporting Flight Operations and/or Flight Training environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working within regulated environments supporting government, defense, aerospace, or security-related programs.
• Experience leading enterprise architecture initiatives across large organizations.
• Professional certifications such as:TOGAFMicrosoft Azure ArchitectAWS Solutions ArchitectCISSPITIL

Benefits

• Flexible Employee benefits programs
• Opportunity to work on a variety of projects within multidisciplinary teams
• Flexible work schedules
• Hybrid work flexibility, including occasional work-from-home arrangements
• Environment that recognizes and values employee contributions and initiatives

Base Pay Range

$107,500 - $157,500 CAD

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Regular

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