Senior Technical Architect at SSC

49 Solutions; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm based in Canada is seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Architect to support the Department of National Defence with data centre closure and consolidation initiatives. The ideal candidate will lead architecture, design, and implementation projects, working closely with senior management and cross-functional teams. This role requires at least 10 years of experience in IT architecture, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships. A Secret security clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in IT architecture and data centre consolidation.
• Proven experience with enterprise IT solutions.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of data centre closure projects.
• Gather and analyze business and technical requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and feasibility studies.

Skills

Technical expertise

Client management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Virtualization

Cloud services

Network

Databases

Application containerization

Job description

Overview

49 Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Architect consultant to support SSC with the Department of National Defence (DND) in its data centre closure and consolidation initiatives. This role involves providing strategic technical guidance, designing and implementing IT infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with exceptional client management skills, able to navigate complex stakeholder environments and maintain strong professional relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of data centre closure projects across DND, including on-prem and cloud environments.
• Gather and analyze business and technical requirements to develop infrastructure solutions that meet client and government mandates.
• Provide high‑level strategic planning and technical advice directly to senior management.
• Conduct risk assessments, feasibility studies, and options analysis for infrastructure consolidation and cloud migration projects.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to ensure solutions are compatible with existing technology environments and SSC mandates.
• Develop project plans, technical documentation, and presentations for stakeholders, ensuring knowledge transfer and cross‑training.
• Evaluate current and future‑state infrastructure, identifying opportunities for modernization and optimization.
• Demonstrate strong client management and communication skills, effectively navigating challenging stakeholder situations while maintaining positive working relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience within the last 15 years, preferably in government IT architecture and data centre consolidation projects.
• Proven experience with enterprise IT solutions, including virtualization, cloud services, directory services, network, firewall, operating systems, databases, and application containerization.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions.
• Experience providing advisory support to senior management and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Exceptional client management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with challenging stakeholders.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance.