Strategic Cloud & Network Architect

Manitoba Government; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability

Health & dental benefits

Wellness spending account

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Generous vacation

Job summary

Manitoba Government in Winnipeg seeks a Network and Infrastructure Architect to guide architecture direction for government networks and infrastructure. The role focuses on secure, scalable services across on‑premises and Microsoft Azure, developing standards, patterns, and roadmaps to modernize the technology landscape.

You will work with Solution Architects, Enterprise Architects, security, and other teams to ensure alignment with enterprise direction and government standards.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• Experience providing network and infrastructure architecture direction across on‑premises, cloud and hybrid environments.
• Experience developing architecture documentation such as network diagrams, architecture designs, technical requirements, standards, patterns, reference architectures, roadmaps, or solution recommendations.
• Strong written communication skills for clear, concise technical documentation, reports and recommendations.
• Strong verbal communication skills to present and explain network and infrastructure concepts to varied audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide architecture direction for Government’s network and infrastructure across on‑premises, cloud and hybrid environments.
• Develop and maintain network and infrastructure architecture standards, patterns, reference architectures and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects, Enterprise Architects, security, infrastructure, and application teams to guide end‑to‑end solution design.

Skills

Network Architecture Direction

Architecture Documentation

Technical Writing

Verbal Communication

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Network & Infrastructure Concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / related field

Tools

Azure Network Engineer (Cert)

Azure Solutions Architect (Cert)

Cisco/Juniper Networking Knowledge

Job description

Manitoba Government in Winnipeg seeks a Network and Infrastructure Architect to guide architecture direction for government networks and infrastructure. The role focuses on secure, scalable services across on‑premises and Microsoft Azure, developing standards, patterns, and roadmaps to modernize the technology landscape.

You will work with Solution Architects, Enterprise Architects, security, and other teams to ensure alignment with enterprise direction and government standards.