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Deliver impact. Win together.\nAt General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada, we’re not just engineering technology - we’re shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve.\nIf you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.\n We are seeking an experienced professional in Solutions Engineering to support a cloud-first strategy for Canadian operations, with a strong focus on AWS and Microsoft Azure. The role will design, implement, automate, document, and support secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective technology / cloud solutions that align with enterprise architecture, cyber security, compliance, governance, and business requirements.\nThis role reports to the Enterprise Architect and will work closely with business, engineering, data, security, storage and architecture teams, the role will translate functional requirements into reusable technology solutions, reference architectures, high-level designs (HLDs), low-level designs (LLDs), design decisions, implementation roadmaps, and production-ready services across Azure.\nThe successful candidate will work with partners, vendors, architects, engineering teams, and department management to deliver new business and engineering capabilities while improving automation, resilience, security, cost control, and operational efficiency.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign end-to-end cloud solutions, primarily MS Azure, aligned to enterprise architecture, security standards, operational requirements, and Canadian compliance obligations.\nTranslate business and engineering needs into scalable, secure, reliable, and cost-effective technical architectures.\nProduce and maintain architecture artefacts, including HLDs, LLDs, reference architectures, technical options papers, decision records, standards, and implementation roadmaps.\nSupport solution design for integrations, including APIs, data pipelines, event-driven architectures, identity integration, and secure connectivity patterns.\nDrive automation using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines, including Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure ARM templates, and Azure Bicep.\nProvide hands-on technical input and validation during implementation, including Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, identity, networking, monitoring, security, integration, and operational readiness.\nLeverage Microsoft 365, Copilot, and Power Platform capabilities for workflow automation, reporting, collaboration, and productivity improvements.\nEnsure solutions meet security, compliance, data governance, data residency, audit, and risk management requirements for Canadian operations.\nCollaborate with engineering, data, security, architecture, and business teams to deliver reusable cloud patterns, reference architectures, and operationally supportable services.\nSupport pre-sales, strategy, and roadmap discussions by providing technical input, options analysis, trade-offs, risks, dependencies, and recommendations.\nMonitor and optimise cloud solutions for performance, reliability, resilience, security, and cost, applying a FinOps mindset.\nStay current with emerging cloud, AI, automation, integration, and security capabilities and apply them pragmatically to business and engineering outcomes.\n Microsoft 365, Copilot and Power Platform: Experience leveraging Microsoft 365, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Microsoft Graph, and related services to design and automate business processes, enable self-service solutions, improve collaboration, and integrate enterprise workflows.\n Cloud Platforms (AWS & Azure): Experience designing, deploying, and operating enterprise cloud environments, including landing zones, networking, identity, compute, storage, monitoring, security, governance, and hybrid integration. Hands-on experience with core AWS and Azure platform services, including VPC/VNet, IAM/Entra ID, EC2/Azure Compute, S3/Azure Storage, CloudWatch/Azure Monitor, CloudTrail/Log Analytics, KMS/Key Vault, Route 53, Transit Gateway, Azure Policy, AWS Organizations, Control Tower, and Management Groups.\nInfrastructure as Code: Strong proficiency with Terraform and AWS CloudFormation, with working knowledge of Azure ARM templates and Bicep; ability to create, review, and govern modular IaC patterns deployed through CI/CD pipelines.\n Security, Compliance and Data Governance: Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices, least privilege access, encryption, logging, monitoring, policy guardrails, vulnerability management, data governance, data residency, audit evidence, and Canadian compliance considerations, including Controlled Goods Program (CGP), CCCS Medium / Protected B aligned controls where applicable, and ITAR-related handling requirements.\nFinOps and Operational Excellence: Ability to monitor, optimise, and govern cloud services for performance, reliability, resilience, security, and cost.\nHybrid, Network and Data Platforms: Practical understanding of hybrid cloud, storage, backup, disaster recovery, monitoring, observability, network connectivity, firewalls, WAF, SD-WAN, Windows Server, and Unix/Linux platforms.\nIntegration and Automation: Experience designing APIs, integrations, event-driven services, and automated workflows across cloud and enterprise platforms.\nIt is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas, or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.\n The hiring range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000 CAD annually. Our goal is to provide a fair and competitive offer based on an assessment of internal equity and your qualifications, including:\nRelevant experience\nTechnical and non-technical skills\nEducation and certifications\nBenefits\nAs a full-time employee at General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada, you’ll enjoy a competitive total rewards package that supports your professional and personal well-being:\nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents from day one (no cost), including flexible benefits options (HCSA) emergency travel insurance, and 24/7 virtual care services.\nEmployee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), onsite fitness facilities, and employee resource groups.\nDefined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions after 3 months, RRSP access from day one, and financial planning support.\nFlexible time off including vacation, holidays, parental leaves with top-up options, sick leave, and disability programs.\nCareer development through learning platforms, educational assistance, mentoring, and reimbursement of professional memberships.\nAdditional perks such as employee discounts, free onsite parking, social clubs, and an annual scholarship program for employees’ children.\nWhy join us?\nPurposeful Innovation: You’ll work on innovations that genuinely make a difference. You’ll apply advanced thinking, design expertise, and practical problem-solving to help equip military and allied forces with leading-edge systems. You’ll be surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the defence sector, contributing to next-generation technologies in an environment that celebrates creativity, new ideas, and modern solutions.\nConnection: We believe people do their best work when they feel they belong, and their ideas can flourish. Different perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking help us innovate and grow. Strong relationships with our teammates help us unite, overcome challenges, and deliver the world-class quality we’re known for. Here, we are committed to inclusivity and ensures every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered.\nChallenging and Rewarding Career Pathways: Your career path matters to us. From mentorship and regular check-ins with your leader to educational support, professional certifications, and continuous training, you’ll have the resources you need to thrive. We encourage internal mobility so you can explore different business areas, broaden your skillset, and expand your network. You’ll be working on high-profile, impactful projects that challenge your skills, expand your expertise, and allow you to both learn from mentors and guide others along the way.\nAccommodation\nIf you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via .\nClosing Date\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. 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