IT Architecture Specialist

About the role

CAE is hiring an IT Architecture Specialist in Ottawa. The role develops and maintains enterprise architecture standards and designs end-to-end technology solutions that integrate applications, data and infrastructure, while ensuring designs meet security, regulatory and operational requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture standards, frameworks and guidelines.
• Design end-to-end technology solutions integrating applications, data and infrastructure.
• Ensure designs comply with security, regulatory and operational requirements, and incorporate Government of Canada cybersecurity principles where applicable.
• Lead technical design sessions and give architectural guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, project managers and other stakeholders.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption and implementation strategies.
• Define integration patterns for hybrid environments, including on-premises and cloud platforms.
• Analyze and optimize performance, scalability, reliability and availability, and support monitoring, resilience and disaster recovery.
• Support data protection, privacy and compliance standards, and act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders and IT leadership.
• Communicate technical concepts, risks and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.

Required profile

• 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 roles.
• Experience developing enterprise architecture frameworks, standards and governance practices.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and/or AWS.
• Knowledge of integration technologies (APIs, ESB, microservices) and security architecture principles.
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD; experience providing technical leadership and influencing architectural decisions.
• Preferred: Master's degree, experience in flight operations/training or highly regulated/government environments, TOGAF, AWS/Azure architect, CISSP or ITIL certifications.

Required skills

• Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Virtualization, networking and enterprise infrastructure technologies
• APIs, enterprise service bus (ESB) and microservices architectures
• DevOps and CI/CD methodologies

What we offer

• Base pay range of $129,400 - $179,400 CAD, depending on experience, skill, location and internal equity.
• Company benefits plan, pension plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Career development opportunities within a global organization.
• Hybrid work model and comprehensive health and wellness programs.