RQ08990 - Technology Architect - Senior

Rubicon Path; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting company is seeking a Senior Technology Architect to provide strategic advice on Data Centre Network infrastructure services. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in Enterprise-level DCN and expertise in deploying complex technologies in Tier-IV environments. Responsibilities include leading RFD postings, drafting strategic documents, and developing operational plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience working at Enterprise level in a technical/business capacity with n-Tiered Data Centre Networks.
• Experience deploying new DCN Technologies in a Tier-IV Certified Data Centre.
• 8+ years evaluating and developing Data Centre Network strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on Data Centre Network infrastructure services.
• Lead/support posting of Second stage RFD's with Government support teams.
• Draft strategic documents, presentations, and financial models.

Skills

Data Centre Networks (DCN) Infrastructure Technology

Implementation of new DCN Technologies

Service delivery models for DCN

Understanding of compliance regulations

Job description

About the job RQ08990 - Technology Architect - Senior

Deliverables: Strategic Business Analysis and Technical Expertise.

Key Responsibilities

The Resource will provide strategic advice and technical expertise on Data Centre Network (DCN) infrastructure services in order to facilitate the development and deployment of complex NM operationalization plans. New DCN Technologies will consist of modernized Network architecture and technologies including switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, and SDWAN technology to be delivered based on the clients service specifications, standards, policies, best practices and cost models. This will include the drafting of strategic documents, presentations, financial models. The Resource will also lead and/or support the posting of Second stage RFD's (request for deliverables) working with various Government Data Centre Operations support teams to accomplish a successful RFD outcome.

Skills Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Evaluation Breakdown

1. In depth knowledge of Data Centre Networks (DCN) Infrastructure Technology and Architecture - 30%

Parameters:

• Demonstrated 10+ years experience working at an Enterprise level in a technical or business capacity with experience in n-Tiered Data Centre Networks and Tier-IV Data Centre environments.

2. Experience deploying new complex DCN Technologies in a Tier-IV Certified Data Centre - 20%

Parameters:

• 0+ years preparing/developing and executing implementation and cut-over plans for modernized Data Centre Network gear such as routers, switches, firewalls and Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Fabric environments related to complex Enterprise Data Centre Networks hosted in a certified Tier-IV Data Centre.

3. Understanding of DCN service strategies and provider models as well as SysTrust and PCI compliancy - 10%

Parameters:

• 8+ years experience evaluating, analyzing and developing Data Centre Network strategies and models and working in environments that are subject to annual SysTrust and PCI audits.

4. Experience analyzing and evaluating service delivery models for DCN - 10%

Parameters:

• 8+ years' conducting business analysis related to Data Centre service delivery and evaluating service delivery models for next generation services such as Hybrid Cloud; on-premis private and off-premis public cloud, IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS.

Must Haves

• Demonstrated 10+ years experience working at an Enterprise level in a technical or business capacity with experience in n-Tiered Data Centre Networks and Tier-IV Data Centre environments.