Enterprise IT Architect - Hybrid Cloud & Security

Cae Defence E Security – Indo Pacific; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 69,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible employee benefits programs

Hybrid work flexibility

Occasional work-from-home arrangements

Job summary

CAE is seeking an IT System Architecture Specialist to design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level IT solutions that support business objectives and technology strategies across CAE's Defense & Security Canada Region. The role focuses on architecture standards, end-to-end technology solutions, and alignment with security and regulatory requirements.

You will lead design sessions, collaborate with analysts, developers, and project managers, evaluate new technologies, and drive integration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT architecture, solution architecture, systems design, or a related discipline.
• Experience developing and implementing enterprise architecture solutions in complex technology environments.
• Experience with TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Knowledge of virtualization, networking, and enterprise infrastructure technologies.
• Experience with integration technologies and architectural patterns (APIs, ESB, microservices).
• Knowledge of security architecture principles, cybersecurity controls and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD methodologies.
• Experience supporting Flight Operations and/or Flight Training environments.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture standards, frameworks, and guidelines.
• Design end-to-end technology solutions that integrate applications, data, and infrastructure components.
• Ensure architecture solutions comply with security, regulatory, operational, and organizational requirements.
• Lead technical design sessions and provide architectural guidance across project lifecycles.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver technology solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide implementation recommendations.
• Define integration patterns across hybrid environments (on-prem and cloud).
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Support monitoring, business continuity, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Incorporate cybersecurity principles and data protection standards.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business and IT leadership.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

Skills

TOGAF

Zachman

Azure

AWS

APIs

ESB

Microservices

Security architecture

Cybersecurity controls

DevOps

CI/CD

Flight Operations/Flight Training

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering

Job description

CAE is seeking an IT System Architecture Specialist to design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level IT solutions that support business objectives and technology strategies across CAE's Defense & Security Canada Region. The role focuses on architecture standards, end-to-end technology solutions, and alignment with security and regulatory requirements.

You will lead design sessions, collaborate with analysts, developers, and project managers, evaluate new technologies, and drive integration