Enterprise Architect

isgSearch; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ISG Search Inc. in Toronto, Ontario seeks a Senior Enterprise Architect to develop technology roadmaps, lead EA initiatives, and design complex cloud-based solutions. The role requires extensive EA background and a mandatory government background, with strong stakeholder collaboration.

You will drive application portfolio management, assess technology risks, and guide investments with senior leadership. Expect shaping long-term IT strategy and overseeing roadmap implementations in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Enterprise Architecture, particularly Technical Application Architecture.
• Previous Government experience is mandatory.
• Strong experience developing enterprise technology strategies and roadmaps.
• Hands-on experience designing complex cloud-based solutions.
• Experience with application portfolio management and modernization initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of technology risk management and technical debt assessment.
• Experience with digital identities and/or digital credentials.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, security, and integration best practices.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop short-, medium-, and long-term technology roadmaps and enterprise architecture strategies.
• Assess IT portfolios and recommend technology improvements and modernization initiatives.
• Consult with business and technical stakeholders to identify architecture requirements and opportunities.
• Lead the design of complex cloud-based solutions and cross-platform technology integrations.
• Drive application portfolio management initiatives, tools, and processes.
• Identify, measure, and develop strategies to mitigate technology risks and technical debt.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Support senior executives with technology strategy and investment planning.
• Lead architecture discussions, stakeholder presentations, and technology roadmap implementation.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Cloud architecture

Roadmap development

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect with extensive experience developing technology roadmaps, leading enterprise architecture initiatives, and designing complex cloud-based solutions. The successful candidate will provide strategic technology recommendations, lead application portfolio management, assess technology risks, and work with senior business and technical stakeholders.
Previous Government experience is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop short-, medium-, and long-term technology roadmaps and enterprise architecture strategies.
• Assess IT portfolios and recommend technology improvements and modernization initiatives.
• Consult with business and technical stakeholders to identify architecture requirements and opportunities.
• Lead the design of complex cloud-based solutions and cross-platform technology integrations.
• Drive application portfolio management initiatives, tools, and processes.
• Identify, measure, and develop strategies to mitigate technology risks and technical debt.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Support senior executives with technology strategy and investment planning.
• Lead architecture discussions, stakeholder presentations, and technology roadmap implementation.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Enterprise Architecture, particularly Technical Application Architecture.
• Previous Government experience is mandatory.
• Strong experience developing enterprise technology strategies and roadmaps.
• Hands-on experience designing complex cloud-based solutions.
• Experience with application portfolio management and modernization initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of technology risk management and technical debt assessment.
• Experience with digital identities and/or digital credentials.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, security, and integration best practices.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Evaluation Criteria

• Technical Knowledge: Enterprise architecture, application architecture, cloud solutions, security, technology roadmaps, technical debt, and risk management.
• Leadership Skills: Leading cross‑functional teams, architecture initiatives, and stakeholder engagement.
• Research & Analytical Skills: Solution design, technology assessments, integration strategies, and modernization recommendations.
• Communication Skills: Executive presentations, technical recommendations, and stakeholder communication.
• Consultation & Collaboration: Requirements gathering, facilitation, stakeholder management, and solution recommendations.

Must-Have Requirements

• Previous Government experience.
• Experience developing enterprise technology roadmaps and IT portfolio strategies.
• Experience consulting with business and technical stakeholders to recommend architecture improvements.
• Hands-on experience designing complex cloud-based solutions.
• Experience leading application portfolio management initiatives.
• Experience identifying, measuring, and mitigating technology risks.
• Strong enterprise architecture and technical application architecture background.

Additional Details

• Onsite: 3 days per week.