IT Architecture Specialist

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture standards, frameworks, and guidelines.
• Design end-to-end technology solutions that integrate applications, data, and infrastructure components.
• Ensure architecture designs comply with security, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Lead technical design sessions and provide architectural guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• 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 for systems and applications operating across hybrid environments, including on-premises and cloud platforms.
• Analyze and optimize system performance, scalability, reliability, and availability.
• Support the implementation of monitoring, resilience, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Incorporate Government of Canada cybersecurity principles into architecture designs, where applicable.
• Ensure adherence to data protection, privacy, and compliance standards.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders and IT leadership.
• Communicate technical concepts, risks, and recommendations to both 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 design, systems architecture, or related technology roles.
• Experience developing and implementing enterprise architecture frameworks, standards, and governance practices.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Experience with virtualization, networking, and enterprise infrastructure technologies.
• Knowledge of integration technologies and patterns, including APIs, enterprise service bus (ESB), and microservices architectures.
• Knowledge of security architecture principles and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience providing technical leadership and influencing architectural decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience supporting Flight Operations and/or Flight Training environments.
• Experience working within highly regulated industries or government-related environments.
• TOGAF certification.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect and/or Microsoft Azure Architect certification.
• CISSP certification.
• ITIL certification.

Benefits

• Company benefits plan
• Pension plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Career development opportunities within a global organization
• Hybrid work model
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs

Base Pay Range

$129 400 - $179,400 CAD

About CAE

Position Type

Regular

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