Infrastructure - Domain Architect-EN

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) seeks an Infrastructure Domain Architect to lead the design, integration and evolution of infrastructure technology solutions. You will act as the technical authority for cloud, identity, infrastructure, collaboration and security platforms, ensuring secure, scalable and resilient outcomes.

The role develops current and future-state architectures to support digital transformation, cloud modernization and cybersecurity, guiding the lifecycle

Qualifications

• College diploma or certificate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related field, AND several years of experience in technical architecture, application architecture, solution architecture or a related field
• Experience in end-to-end solution design and architecture
• Experience in systems architecture and technical architecture and design
• Experience in multi-technology environments
• Experience in software integration and relational databases
• Experience in software development
• Experience in contracts management
• Experience in budget administration
• Experience in leading multi-discipline teams
• Experience in providing advice on strategic issues
• Experience in project management
• Experience in creating and facilitating presentations
• Experience in using formal architecture frameworks and modeling tools
• Experience in integrated solution design
• Experience in Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)-bases development environments
• Experience in Customer Relation Management (CRM) systems, an asset

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture design for infrastructure solutions aligned to standards
• Provide technical leadership across cloud, identity, security platforms
• Collaborate with project teams, cybersecurity, vendors and stakeholders
• Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and resilient
• Guide solution lifecycle from requirements to operational transition

Skills

Client focus

Organizational knowledge

Communication

Innovation

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

College diploma in CS/Engineering/Math/Business

Tools

CRM systems

COTS-based development

Job description

CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION! At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION! At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.

THE ROLE

The Infrastructure - Domain Architect is responsible for the architecture, design, integration and evolution of Infrastructure technology solutions supporting CFMWS. The incumbent serves as the technical authority for cloud, identity, infrastructure, collaboration and security platforms, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, resilient and aligned with organizational architecture standards and strategic priorities.

The Infrastructure - Domain Architect develops current and future-state architectures supporting digital transformation, cloud modernization and cybersecurity initiatives. The role provides technical leadership and guidance throughout the solution lifecycle including requirements analysis, architecture design, implementation planning and operational transition.

Working closely with project teams, operational teams, cybersecurity specialists, project managers, vendors and business stakeholders, the incumbent ensures technology solutions align with enterprise architecture principles, governance requirements and long-term technology roadmaps.

Qualifications Needed

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related field, AND several years of experience in technical architecture, application architecture, solution architecture or a related field

Experience

• In end-to-end solution design and architecture
• In systems architecture and technical architecture and design
• In multi-technology environments
• In software integration and relational databases
• In software development
• In contracts management
• In budget administration
• In leading multi-discipline teams
• In providing advice on strategic issues
• In project management
• In creating and facilitating presentations
• In using formal architecture frameworks and modeling tools
• In integrated solution design
• In Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)-bases development environments
• In Customer Relation Management (CRM) systems, an asset

Competencies, Skills And Abilities

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

Language Requirements

English or French Essential, Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Advanced

Writing: Functional

Oral: Advanced

Benefits Available

Health Benefits:

• Drug coverage
• healthcare spending account
• virtual care (telemedicine)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• mental health support
• travel insurance
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability insurance

Work Life Balance:

• Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning:

• A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development:

• Tuition Reimbursement Program, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

Perks:

• Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

Other Information

This is a hybrid position with an assigned work location allowing the employee to work partly from a corporate office and partly from a home office in accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, and with approval from the direct manager.

This position is a two-year term.

You may be eligible to receive a Scarce Skills Premium for this position as outlined in the IT Scarce Skills Compensation Agreement.

START DATE

September 07, 2026

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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