Enterprise Architect

Thales; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Ottawa is seeking an Enterprise Architect to lead the design of mission critical systems. This hybrid role calls for at least 3 years of experience in solution architecture and an undergraduate degree in a relevant field. Key areas include visualizing data-centric systems, collaborating with partners, and contributing to technical policy implementation. The company offers a comprehensive benefits program and values diversity and inclusivity.

Benefits

Company paid Extended Health

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid holidays and vacation days

Employee Discounts on home and auto

Qualifications

• 3+ years in solution architecture, with increased complexity over time.

Responsibilities

• Visualize and design data centric systems of systems.
• Work with critical system operators to capture key value and pain points.
• Present solutions and designs to partners and customers.
• Contribute to technical policy definition and implementation.

Skills

Needs analysis & Value creation

Architecture frameworks (e.g., DNDAF, TOGAF)

Cybersecurity

Cloud computing

Software systems architecture

Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning

Data Science

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant field

Job description

Location: Ottawa, Canada

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long‑term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

Ottawa, ON., (CAN.): Hybrid

Position Summary

The mission of the Enterprise Architect is to ensure that the technical policy and strategic plan are well‑defined and understood by the project, in line with the business objectives, and implemented accordingly.

You are ready to lead the definition and design of mission critical systems. You are ready to build professional teams from external partners and internal resources. You can communicate technical solutions to all audiences. You are ready to earn the trust of critical systems operators.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Visualize and design data centric systems of systems of systems. Develop System Architecture documents and artifacts where functionality, performance, and cyber security are addressed as an integrated whole.
• Work with critical system operators to capture key value and pain points.
• Identify, vet, recommend, and collaborate with Thales’ partners.
• Present solutions and designs to partners, customers, peers and internal stakeholders, including the preparation of proposal documents.
• Contribute to the overall technical policy definition and its implementation.
• Contribute to the Technology & Innovation strategy by eliciting needs from the business lines, and aligning with the Thales Group initiatives.
• Contribute to technical specification definition and to subcontractor selection.
• Contribute to the architecture practices (e.g., modeling, design, coding) as directed within one or more projects.
• Inform and influence key stakeholders to align with strategic direction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in relevant field
• 3+ years in solution architecture, with increased complexity over time

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in at least 5:

• Needs analysis & Value creation
• Architecture frameworks (e.g., DNDAF, TOGAF, DoDAF, NAF)
• Cybersecurity
• Everything Cloud
• Mobile communications and computing
• Distributed systems
• Enterprise systems
• Networking
• Command and control systems
• Software systems architecture
• Model-based systems engineering
• Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
• Data Science
• Data modeling
• Autonomous systems
• UX principles and methodologies
• Software systems integration
• Software development lifecycle

Special Position Requirements

• Physical Environment: Hybrid Working – remote and on‑site as required
• Travel: may be required to travel domestically and/or internationally to different Thales and/or customer sites.
• Security: must be able to obtain and hold a valid Canadian security clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full‑time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including:

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short‑term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well‑Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long‑Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

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Total Target Cash (TTC) 86,138.88 - 154,432.71 CAD Annual

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian Enhanced Reliability security clearance.