Enterprise Architect

Jolera; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 153,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading IT services company, Jolera, as an Enterprise Architect. In this role, you will design and implement enterprise-scale cloud architectures, focusing on hybrid cloud solutions and ensuring secure, scalable environments. This position offers significant opportunities for career development while working with a team of highly skilled professionals committed to excellence.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Career development opportunities

Company events and recognitions

Qualifications

• 10+ years in infrastructure or cloud architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure IaaS and governance.
• Experience with hyperconverged platforms like Cisco HyperFlex.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-scale cloud and HCI architectures.
• Serve as strategic advisor to infrastructure and security teams.
• Lead migration and modernization efforts for legacy workloads.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Virtualization

Hyperconverged infrastructure

Azure

Active Directory

Disaster Recovery

Scripting

Education

10+ years of architecture experience

Certifications: AZ-305, AZ-500

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Who We Are

Jolera stands as a distinguished multinational Global Systems Integrator (GSI), a vanguard in delivering comprehensive and bespoke IT solutions to a diverse clientele, encompassing both direct customers and channel partners across the globe. We are driven by a commitment to excellence, leveraging a team of over 650 highly skilled professionals to design, implement, and manage technology systems that are not only effective and competitive but also scalable and value driven. Our comprehensive suite of services includes the creation of customized technology solutions tailored to specific business needs, in-depth IT assessments and strategic planning, meticulous IT device and infrastructure management, robust data backup and recovery solutions, seamless cloud and on-premise migrations, enterprise-grade security services, and round-the-clock, 24/7/365 quad-lingual end-user support. At Jolera, we believe in empowering organizations worldwide with innovative and reliable IT solutions, and we invite you to join us in this mission.

Who We Are

Jolera stands as a distinguished multinational Global Systems Integrator (GSI), a vanguard in delivering comprehensive and bespoke IT solutions to a diverse clientele, encompassing both direct customers and channel partners across the globe. We are driven by a commitment to excellence, leveraging a team of over 650 highly skilled professionals to design, implement, and manage technology systems that are not only effective and competitive but also scalable and value driven. Our comprehensive suite of services includes the creation of customized technology solutions tailored to specific business needs, in-depth IT assessments and strategic planning, meticulous IT device and infrastructure management, robust data backup and recovery solutions, seamless cloud and on-premise migrations, enterprise-grade security services, and round-the-clock, 24/7/365 quad-lingual end-user support. At Jolera, we believe in empowering organizations worldwide with innovative and reliable IT solutions, and we invite you to join us in this mission.

Who You Are

You are an accomplished Enterprise Architect with deep expertise in cloud platforms, virtualization, and hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI). You bring hands-on experience with Azure, Windows Server, and Active Directory, along with architectural knowledge of Cisco HyperFlex, Dell VxRail, and other leading HCI solutions (e.g., Nutanix). You have a strategic mindset and a track record of delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing hybrid environments across diverse enterprise ecosystems.

You are a cross-functional leader who bridges business goals and technology execution, enabling digital transformation, operational efficiency, and secure hybrid cloud adoption.

This position requires availability to work 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time to meet client obligations.

Who You'll Do

• Design and implement enterprise-scale cloud and HCI architectures, blending on-prem infrastructure (e.g., HyperFlex, VxRail) with Microsoft Azure hybrid workloads.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to infrastructure, application, and security teams, aligning technology choices to business goals.
• Define and maintain architectural blueprints, standards, and governance for hybrid cloud and on-prem environments. - Architect Active Directory and Azure AD for secure identity and access management, including SSO, MFA, and RBAC models.
• Lead migration and modernization efforts, transitioning legacy workloads to Azure IaaS/PaaS and HCI platforms.
• Evaluate and deploy Cisco HyperFlex, Dell VxRail, and other HCI platforms for compute, storage, and virtualization efficiency.
• Implement disaster recovery, business continuity, and backup strategies leveraging Azure Site Recovery, Veeam, and other tools.
• Collaborate with security teams to harden infrastructure and enforce compliance across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Perform architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments aligned with NIST, ISO 27001, or HIPAA standards.
• Lead cross-team design sessions, proof-of-concepts (PoCs), and roadmap development for enterprise IT initiatives. - - Mentor junior architects and engineers, helping build a culture of architectural excellence and continuous improvement.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 10+ years of infrastructure, systems, or cloud architecture experience, including enterprise design leadership.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure IaaS, PaaS, and governance (Management Groups, Blueprints, Policies).
• Expertise with hyperconverged platforms including Cisco HyperFlex, Dell VxRail, and optionally Nutanix.
• Deep understanding of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, and hybrid identity.
• Proficient in Azure AD Connect, Conditional Access, MFA, and zero-trust architecture principles.
• Familiar with virtualization (VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V) and SDN concepts.
• Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bicep, Terraform optional).
• Strong background in cloud security tooling including Azure Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Security Center.
• Certifications: AZ-305, AZ-500, Cisco DC, VMware VCP, or TOGAF (preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and stakeholders.
  
  
  

What We Offer

• In-person/Hybrid/ Remote
• Competitive compensation package & benefits package
• Company events, recognitions, and celebrations
• Career development and growth opportunities
  
  
  

At Jolera, we are committed to creating a diverse, equal and inclusive. Our goal is to attract and retain the best talent while embracing diversity in all its forms. We value and respect differences in ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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