IT Architect – Cadence ALTO

SYSTRA Canada; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada is seeking an IT Architect to design, evolve, and maintain the technology architecture supporting its ambitious ALTO high‑speed rail project. You will align IT systems with enterprise standards, ensure security, and lead architectural roadmaps in collaboration with stakeholders.

The role requires 8–10 years in IT, including 3–5 years in architecture, and strong knowledge of cloud platforms, APIs, and governance. Hybrid work supports coordination with Canadian teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• A master’s degree is considered an asset.
• 8–10 years of IT experience, including 3–5 years in an architecture role (enterprise, solution, cloud, infrastructure, or application).

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise, solution, application, data, and infrastructure architecture principles and standards.
• Design end‑to‑end IT solutions supporting business processes and digital transformation.
• Assess current systems and recommend modernization opportunities and roadmaps.
• Ensure interoperability, security, and scalability of IT systems and platforms.
• Translate business needs into technical architecture and solution designs.
• Provide technical leadership during planning, evaluation, and implementation.
• Evaluate technologies, cloud services, and vendor solutions for innovation.
• Establish architecture governance and ensure security/compliance alignment.
• Support cybersecurity with secure-by-design principles.
• Produce architecture diagrams, docs, standards, and technical specifications.
• Participate in budgeting and planning for infrastructure and tech investments.
• Mentor technical teams on architecture frameworks and implementation approaches.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Cloud platforms

Networking & security

TOGAF / Zachman

APIs / middleware

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/SE

Master's degree asset

Tools

Azure / AWS / GCP

IT governance & DR/BCP

Job description

Context

Join SYSTRA Canada in shaping the future of Canada with this impressive ALTO high-speed rail project connecting Quebec City to Toronto, the largest infrastructure project in Canada in generations.

The ALTO high-speed rail project aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen ties between communities, and stimulate economic growth.

Are you convinced that a more sustainable world is possible and that mobility is an integral part of thinking about the future of our planet? Come aboard with SYSTRA Canada and be part of the project that will revolutionize the railway industry in Canada!

Missions/Main Duties

The IT Architect is responsible for designing, maintaining, and evolving the organization’s technology architecture to support business objectives, operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and long-term scalability. The role ensures that IT systems, applications, infrastructure, and integrations are aligned with enterprise standards and support SYSTRA Canada’s operational and strategic needs.

The IT Architect works closely with business stakeholders, project managers, cybersecurity specialists, infrastructure teams, and external vendors to define architecture roadmaps and deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing solutions.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Define and maintain enterprise, solution, application, data, and infrastructure architecture principles, standards, and best practices.
• Design end-to-end IT solutions that support business processes, digital transformation initiatives, and operational requirements.
• Assess current systems and recommend improvements, modernization opportunities, and technology roadmaps.
• Ensure the interoperability, scalability, security, and resilience of IT systems and platforms.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to translate business needs into technical architecture and solution designs.
• Provide technical leadership during project planning, solution evaluation, implementation, and post-deployment review.
• Evaluate new technologies, software, cloud services, and vendor solutions to support innovation and efficiency.
• Establish architecture governance processes and ensure compliance with corporate policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support cybersecurity by integrating secure-by-design principles into all architecture decisions.
• Produce and maintain architecture documentation, including diagrams, standards, decision logs, and technical specifications.
• Participate in budgeting and planning activities related to infrastructure, systems evolution, and technology investments.
• Mentor technical teams and provide guidance on architecture frameworks, tools, and implementation approaches.

Profile/Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. A master’s degree is considered an asset.

Years of experience: Minimum of 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in IT, including at least 3 to 5 years in an architecture role involving enterprise, solution, cloud, infrastructure, or application architecture.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture, solution architecture, systems integration, and infrastructure design.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Good understanding of networking, servers, storage, virtualization, databases, and cybersecurity principles.
• Proficiency in architecture frameworks and methodologies such as TOGAF, Zachman, or similar.
• Experience with enterprise applications, APIs, middleware, SaaS platforms, and hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of IT governance, risk management, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, automation, and modern software delivery practices.
• Ability to create architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and solution blueprints.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance strategic vision and operational realities.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English*
• Reasons for requiring bilingualism: You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs, communicating effectively in their preferred language and facilitating strategic meetings.

Personal And Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strategic thinking with a results-oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities.
• Adaptability in a fast-evolving technological environment.
• High level of autonomy, rigor, and accountability.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team. For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [email protected].

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

Workplace Type

Hybrid