Infrastructure Architect

Employment and Social Development Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

FINTRAC is recruiting an Infrastructure Architect to lead the design, modernization, and governance of secure, scalable hybrid infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. You will develop architecture roadmaps, standards, and strategic options while providing expert guidance to cross-functional teams and vendors.

The role focuses on enterprise networking, virtualization, IAM, data centre modernization, and cybersecurity with Zero Trust principles, ensuring disaster recovery and

Qualifications

• Graduation from a two-year program in CS/IT/Info Mgmt or related discipline.
• Extensive experience leading design and implementation of enterprise-scale infrastructure across on-prem and cloud.
• Experience developing infrastructure architecture strategies, roadmaps, and modernization initiatives.
• Experience in enterprise networking and network architecture (SD-WAN, VPN, DNS/DHCP, load balancing).
• Experience designing secure, resilient, highly available infrastructure with cybersecurity and Zero Trust principles.
• Experience with cloud platforms, data centres, virtualization, IAM, storage, compute, and network security.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and vendor engagements with architectural governance.
• Ability to present architecture artifacts and business cases to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, modernization, and governance of hybrid infrastructure solutions.
• Develop roadmaps and architecture standards aligned with security requirements.
• Provide technical leadership on infrastructure technologies and risk management.
• Design disaster recovery, continuity, and resiliency solutions for critical services.
• Collaborate with internal teams and partners to deliver infrastructure solutions.
• Identify emerging technologies and drive automation and modernization.
• Produce architecture artifacts and governance documentation.

Skills

Enterprise infrastructure design

Hybrid cloud

Networking architecture

Security architecture (Zero Trust)

Architecture governance

Vendor management

Education

Two-year post-secondary in CS/IT/Info Mgmt or related

Job description

Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada- Security, Modernization, Acceleration, Resiliency and Technology

Selection process number
CFC-SMART-WEEI-2026-03

Salary
$123,145 to $153,585-GROUP and LEVEL: FC-08

Duties
Join the Fight Against Financial Crime!The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) is at the forefront of ensuring the safety of Canadians and the integrity of Canada’s financial system. As Canada’s financial intelligence unit and AML/ATF supervisor, FINTRAC helps combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and threats to the security of Canada.The Infrastructure Architect works closely with infrastructure, security, application, and business teams to develop, maintain, and guide the organization's infrastructure architecture strategy across cloud and on-premises environments. The role leads the design of secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions, providing architectural leadership for networks, servers, virtualization, cloud services, identity services, cybersecurity, data centres, and operational platforms. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in enterprise infrastructure architecture, hybrid cloud design, technology modernization, and cross-functional technical leadership.As an Infrastructure Architect, your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the design, modernization, and governance of secure, scalable, and resilient hybrid infrastructure solutions across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Develop infrastructure strategies, roadmaps, and architecture standards that align with organizational priorities, enterprise architecture, and security requirements.
• Provide expert technical leadership and advice on infrastructure technologies, performance optimization, risk management, and strategic technology decisions.
• Design and oversee disaster recovery, business continuity, and resiliency solutions to ensure the availability of critical services and systems.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, Shared Services Canada, cybersecurity partners, and vendors to deliver infrastructure solutions and resolve complex technical issues.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and support digital transformation.
• Produce and maintain architecture documentation, standards, and governance artifacts while ensuring compliance with security, regulatory, and Government of Canada requirements.

Work environment
FINTRAC is a separate agency and has its own classification system. This position is classified as FC-08 and is generally comparable to (but not an exact equivalent of) the IT-04 group and level.This position requires onsite presence at FINTRAC headquarters (234 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, Ontario) a minimum of three (3) days per week, with the remaining workdays completed remotely, where operationally feasible. Onsite presence may increase beyond three (3) days per week based on operational or organizational requirements.To learn more about our total compensation package including performance pay and leave, please "Why Work With Us" under the Additional links section further below.

Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position.This staffing process may also be used to fill similar term and/or indeterminate positions, with various language requirements, that may become available.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
Candidates must submit their application through the GC Jobs online system. Applications submitted in any other format will not be accepted.Applicants must clearly demonstrate, in their résumé and screening question responses, how they meet each of the Education and Experience criteria. Concrete examples must be provided, including where, when, and how the qualifications were acquired. Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet each essential qualification will result in your application not being given further consideration.If you meet any of the asset qualifications outlined in the job posting, clearly identify those that you meet by providing concrete examples.

Conditions of employment
Top Secret security clearance - Candidates must be Canadian citizens and eligible to obtain a Top Secret security clearance in accordance with FINTRAC’s standards.To learn more about our security process, please consult the "Our Rigorous Security Screening Process" hyperlink in the Additional Links section below.

Willingness and ability to work overtime as and when required, with short notice.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION:ED1 - Graduation from a two‑year program of study from a recognized post‑secondary institution (e.g., college or university) with acceptable specialization in:

• Computer science
• Information technology
• Information management
• Or a related discipline relevant to the position to be staffed

E2 – Recent* and significant** experience leading the design and implementation of enterprise-scale infrastructure and network solutions across both on-premises and cloud environments.

E3 – Extensive experience developing and maintaining infrastructure architecture strategies, standards, roadmaps, and technology modernization initiatives.

E4 – Recent* and significant** experience in enterprise networking and network architecture, including the design, implementation, and governance of complex network services and technologies (e.g., routing, switching, SD-WAN, VPN, wireless, DNS/DHCP, load balancing, network segmentation, and hybrid cloud connectivity).

E5 - Demonstrated experience designing secure, resilient, highly available, and scalable infrastructure and network solutions, incorporating cybersecurity and Zero Trust principles.

E6 – Recent* and significant** experience designing, implementing, or governing enterprise infrastructure technologies, including cloud platforms, data centre technologies, virtualization, identity and access management services, storage, compute, and network security solutions.

E7 – Recent* and significant** experience leading cross-functional projects, technical teams, and vendor engagements, while providing architectural guidance and governance.

E8 - Recent* and significant** experience preparing and presenting architecture artifacts, technical standards, business cases, strategic options analyses, and recommendations for senior management and executive decision-makers.*Recent experience is defined as acquired within the last five (5) years.** Significant experience is defined as having the depth and breadth of activities, as well as the complexity, diversity, and level of autonomy typically associated with having performed such duties for a minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experience.

Applied / assessed at a later date

K1 – Knowledge of enterprise infrastructure architecture principles, frameworks, and best practices, including the design and governance of complex IT environments.

K2 – Advanced knowledge of enterprise networking architecture and technologies, including routing, switching, SD-WAN, VPN, wireless networking, DNS, DHCP, load balancing, network segmentation, hybrid cloud connectivity, and network security principles.

K3 – Knowledge of cloud computing and hybrid infrastructure architectures, including cloud services, migration strategies, integration patterns, and operational models for Azure, AWS, or similar platforms.

K4 – Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and security architecture, including Zero Trust, identity and access management, security controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance requirements.

K5 – Knowledge of data centre, virtualization, storage, compute, and infrastructure automation technologies, including VMware, Hyper-V, containers, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and modern infrastructure management practices.

ABILITIES:A1 – Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

• LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:LC1 - Engagement (Working effectively with people, organizations and partners)
• LC2 - Values and Ethics (Serving through integrity and respect)
• LC3 - Excellence through results (Delivering results through own work, relationships and responsibilities)
• LC4 - Strategic Thinking (Innovating through analysis and ideas)

Language requirements (essential for the job)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

AEX1 - Experience working in a Government of Canada IT environment, including knowledge of Treasury Board policies, GC Digital Standards, and/or departmental security and architecture governance.

AEX2 - Professional certifications such as TOGAF, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CISSP, CCNP, VMware VCP, or ITIL.

AEX3 – Experience leading enterprise cloud adoption, infrastructure modernization, or data centre transformation initiatives within large and complex organizations.

AEX4 - Experience with infrastructure automation and DevOps practices, including Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) technologies such as Terraform, Bicep, Ansible, or PowerShell.

AEX5 - Experience with enterprise identity and access management, including Active Directory, Azure AD, RBAC, and secrets management tools.

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

Preference may be given to candidates who are members of one or more of the designated Employment Equity groups, and have voluntarily completed the self-declaration form on their application.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.