Technical Architect II

Bell Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Architect to join their datacenter engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will architect and manage infrastructure for cloud workloads, ensuring optimal performance and security of physical servers. You will leverage your expertise in scripting and automation to streamline operations while leading a team of technical support specialists. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment that embraces Agile and Lean methodologies, providing an opportunity to make a significant impact on customer experiences. If you are passionate about cloud technologies and enjoy problem-solving, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Mental Health Support

35% Discount on Services

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of IT experience with strong knowledge of data center management.
• Experience with Ansible playbooks and server hardware management tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health and performance of cloud computing physical servers.
• Diagnose and resolve software issues and hardware failures.

Skills

Server Hardware Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Linux Knowledge

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Time Management Skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Information Science

Tools

Ansible

HPE OneView

DellEMC OpenManage

Zabbix

Grafana

Prometheus

MySQL

Job description

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At Bell, our purpose is to advance how Canadians connect with each other and the world. We achieve this by providing consumers and businesses with the best network technologies in the world, innovative digital solutions and seamless customer experiences. It’s all developed and delivered by the members of #TeamBell and we’re always on the lookout for people with great skills and experiences.

We value diversity and provide a supportive, inclusive community where all team members can succeed. And through our commitment to environmental, social and governance initiatives, you will feel good about the greater impact you will have – making every day better for people as they connect, work, learn and play.

Join us. You belong at Bell.

Bell's NTS team is transforming customer experiences by simplifying, virtualizing, and automating network operations to reduce costs and boost agility.

We aim to be the simplest, most reliable, and adaptable cloud provider, enabling Bell's Network team to virtualize network services and applications through self-serve, on-demand cloud services.

Organized in product squads, we combine Lean manufacturing, Agile/Scrum, and DevOps practices. Our expertise spans infrastructure, networking, security, storage, cloud computing, and software development, supported by scrum masters and senior managers.

As a Technical Architect for our datacenter engineering team, you will be architecting, implementing, and managing the infrastructure necessary to support cloud workloads on physical servers.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring health and performance of cloud computing physical servers (i.e. HPE, DELL, Supermicro, others).
• Diagnosing and resolving software issues, hardware failures, kernel panics, system crashes, and performance degradation.
• Lead and support a team of two technical support specialists through daily calls in an agile environment.
• Leveraging scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet) to automate repetitive tasks, streamline operations, and ensure consistency across bare metal systems.
• Assessing the need for software and firmware updates based on vendor recommendations, security patches, and performance enhancements.
• Hardening the security of bare-metal servers through configuration management, access controls, and encryption mechanisms.
• Ensuring that bare-metal deployments comply with regulatory requirements and internal governance policies.
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps to facilitate knowledge sharing and continuity of operations.
• Work closely with vendors and other internal and external parties to deliver an efficient support solution.
• Contribute to problem resolution a part of cross functional teams using Agile/Scrum, Lean methodologies

Critical Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or Information Science
• 5 to 10 years of technical and operation experience in IT
• Strong knowledge of physical server hardware and data center management
• Experience building and maintain Ansible playbooks (including Ansible tower)
• Server hardware and firmware management tools:
  • • HPe OneView
    • HPe OneView Global Dashboard
    • DellEMC OpenManage
    • DellEMC SupportAssist Enterprise
• Advanced Linux knowledge (medium to high level)
• Python/API (intermediate to advance)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong time management skills and work ethic to manage multiple accountabilities.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with internal players and vendors
• Embrace change within the same team

Available to work 24/7 on call (rotating schedule)

Additional Qualifications

• Monitoring Products: Zabbix, Grafana, Prometheus
• Database: MySQL
• DMTF RedFish
• Bilingual French and English (written and verbal)
  

Knowledgeable on:

• Familiarity with virtualization and containerization (e.g., VMware, OpenShift, OpenStack).
• Network knowledge (medium)

Skills being an asset:

• Version Control Systems

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Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information:

Position Type: Management
Job Status:Regular - Full Time
Job Location: Canada : Quebec : Montreal
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Application Deadline: 05/23/2025

For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.

At Bell, we are proud of our focus on fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, supported, and that they belong.

We also want to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to join our team. We encourage individuals who may require accommodations during the hiring process to let us know. For a confidential inquiry, email your recruiter or [e-mail] to make arrangements. If you have questions or feedback regarding accessibility at Bell, we invite you to complete the Accessibility feedback form or visit our Accessibility page for other ways to contact us.

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