Technical Architect

Preligens; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in the aerospace industry as a Technical Architect, where you will innovate and design cutting-edge cloud and on-premise solutions. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with stringent cybersecurity frameworks while overseeing the implementation of impactful technical infrastructures. As part of a dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to mentor others and drive operational efficiency through innovative solutions. If you are passionate about technology and ready to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Technical/Cloud Architect focusing on AWS solutions.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain architecture for IT systems and cloud solutions.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide updates.

Skills

AWS Solutions

Cybersecurity Frameworks

IS/IT Audit

Agile Project Management

Cloud Security

Documentation Skills

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Technical Architect

Published 11.07.2024

Company: Safran Landing Systems

Job field: IT

Location: Ontario, Ontario, Canada

Contract type: Permanent

Contract duration: Full-time

Required degree: Bachelor's Degree

Required experience: More than 8 years

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Job Description

Reporting to the Safran Landing Systems (SLS) Director of IS Architecture and Cloud Factory, the Technical Architect designs the organization's technical infrastructure, both on-premise and cloud computing architecture and strategy. This role ensures that all architecture designs meet stringent compliance and governance requirements, particularly those relevant to military cybersecurity frameworks globally across SLS.

Complementary Description

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Design: Develop and maintain the overall architecture of information systems, ensuring compliance with defense and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Compliance Assessment: Evaluate and ensure compliance with frameworks including CMMC, NIST, ANSSI, and DoD guidelines.
• Stakeholder Interaction: Engage with key stakeholders (Business, Compliance, IS Security) to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure their needs are met.
• Solution Development: Design solutions that address business challenges and improve operational efficiency. Ensure the implemented solutions are in line with the design by closely overseeing the implementation.
• Change Management: Provide guidance for requested changes to the implemented architecture.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation of the architecture, business requirements, and solutions.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities

• Innovate infrastructure, edge, and cloud solutions.
• Design technical blueprints and high-level/low-level designs.
• Lead teams as SME for Technical Architecture and participate in Agile Squads.
• Partner with IT Operations, Applications, Information Security, and Compliance teams.
• Assess ROI and manage cost forecasting in designs.
• Extensive expertise in cybersecurity frameworks and policies (e.g., CMMC, NIST, ANSSI) and incorporating the requirements of these frameworks in the design.
• Pitch innovative technical infrastructure solutions.
• Bridge business requirements with IS/IT Architecture solutions.
• Communicate technical information effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure the “As-built” is in line with “As-designed”.
• Manage multiple projects in parallel.

Required Skills/Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience as Technical/Cloud Architect focusing on AWS solutions.
• Expertise in interpreting and applying compliance frameworks such as NIST.
• Expert in IS/IT Audit and Risk Management.
• Certification in Cybersecurity, IS Audit, or other IS Risk/Governance is an asset.
• Experience in a large Manufacturing organization is an asset.
• Experience with edge computing and hybrid cloud/on-premise design.
• Monitor and evaluate IT solutions for performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
• Stay updated on IT industry trends and identify opportunities for innovation.
• Strong knowledge of modern security architectures including SD-WAN, CASB, SASE, and other NG Firewall technologies.
• Experience with Agile project management methodology including JIRA Kanban.
• Strong technical acumen in operating systems, data center, edge computing, IaaC, networking, and cybersecurity.
• Experience with legacy IT systems and cloud security expertise.

Expectations

• Mentor: Coach and consult for Operations and functional teammates globally.
• Relationships: Build relationships with LOBs, IS Competency Centers, and Safran Central IS.
• Team Player: Work in a global team of domain leads for Enterprise Architecture.
• Stakeholder Interaction: Engage with business stakeholders to gather requirements and provide updates.
• Solution Development: Design and implement solutions that address business challenges.
• Business Analysis: Proven experience in business analysis, including requirements gathering and stakeholder management.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Guidance/Influence: Develop and maintain the overall architecture of technical information systems.

Feeling hesitant because you don't meet all of the job requirements? Don't be! Safran Landing Systems (SafranLS) is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable team and encourages all applicants to apply.

Specificity of the job

This role will require travel periodically.

Locate your future workplace

574, Monarch Avenue L1S 4S4

Ontario, Canada