Job Title: IT Infrastructure Architect

Contract Length: 12 months (with potential extension)

Location: North York/Hybrid (1-2 days per week)

Role Summary

This role reports to the Director of Enterprise Architecture & Security. The selected resource will lead infrastructure modernization, architecture planning, and cloud-readiness initiatives to support our clients evolving IT strategy.

The Infrastructure Architect will define and guide technical solutions, oversee RFI/RFP processes, and support the buildout of the long-term roadmap and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across infrastructure domains: network, storage, backup, computing, end-user devices (Windows, mobile, IoT/OT), and security.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure architecture, standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Create conceptual, logical, and technical architecture diagrams and documentation.
• Lead the creation of technology capability maps and 3-5-year roadmaps.
• Support procurement processes (RFI/RFP), vendor evaluations, and technology selection.
• Conduct current state assessments and define future state roadmaps.
• Collaborate with application, data, and security architects to ensure cohesive solutions.
• Provide third-level support and guidance to infrastructure teams.
• Participate in Architecture and IT Security Review Committees.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of industry best practices.
• Document all work to ensure seamless operational support.

Deliverables

• Infrastructure architecture documentation and reference models.
• Technology capability maps and multi-year roadmaps.
• Procurement support documentation (RFI/RFP requirements, evaluations).
• Architecture diagrams: conceptual, logical, technical, and deployment views.
• Standards and policies for technology implementation.
• Solution design blueprints and supporting documentation.

Mandatory Skills and Experience

Education & Certification:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.

Technical Experience:

• 10+ years in senior-level architecture roles.
• 4+ years in cloud architecture and Windows end-user computing.
• Experience in:
• Network assessments
• Endpoint devices (IoT, OT, workstations, servers, mobile)
• Disaster recovery and storage
• Identity and access management
• Vendor assessments

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Team player with a track record of meeting deadlines.

Additional Skills and Experience

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Azure and cloud delivery models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Windows, Active Directory, VMware, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
• Data center to cloud migration
• Disaster recovery and business continuity
• Cisco networking and voice technologies
• Quality assurance and performance tuning

Security Architecture:

• Identifying and mitigating security risks
• Knowledge of FIPPA and security compliance
• Experience with encryption, firewalls, authentication, etc.

Soft Skills:

• Experience in housing management is a plus
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and initiative
• High integrity and ability to handle confidential matters