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Role can be based either in Montreal (bilingual) or in Mississauga.\nIT Infrastructure Architect is responsible for developing technical architecture, managing intake for 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.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 and will perform planning, estimating and roadmap definition for IT initiatives, projects, and new emerging technologies. \nHow you will make contributions that matter:\nExecuting intake processes for technical architecture, including requirements gathering, consulting with other specialists, investigation of solutions, and high-level design.\nBuild trusted advisor relationships and influential partnerships with peer Architect/SMEs/Specialist based on strong technology expertise and leverage them to gather insights concerning ongoing/upcoming project initiatives\nDevelop high-level solution architecture that may span multiple work streams whilst identifying downstream dependencies, conduct solutions and options analysis, and lead proof of concepts.\nConsult, develop estimates (e.g., time, resources required, cost) for projects and support with planning\nConsult, develop, manage, and maintain architecture standards, reference architectures, and documentation repository\nConduct architectural reviews and facilitate review meetings; review technical architecture developed by others and ensure alignment to standards; support technical architecture governance processes and meetings\nMaintain technology roadmaps\nCollaborate with architects from other IT functions (e.g., Enterprise, Digital, Security, Applications etc.)\nConduct research to identify potential solutions, future trends and innovations in technology, and assess applicability to I&S\nProvide subject matter expertise on technical architecture\nYou are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:\nBachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Info Systems, related field or equivalent experience\n8 years’ progressive work experience focused on architecting, designing and implementing infrastructure systems\nDeep expertise in at least two 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\nStrong communication skills written and spoken\nStrong knowledge in Cloud platforms\nStrong analytical skills (quantitative and iterative), coupled with strong ability to produce detailed technical documentation at both high level and detailed design.\nStrong understanding of architecture frameworks and best practices (e.g., TOGAF)\nKnowledge of IT security management practices and relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP)\n3-5 years’ experience in a senior IT network role\n3-5 years working within the OT domain; either in a consultant capacity or as part of an organisations internal OT function\nDeep 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. 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