Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and ProcurementGovTechON - Infrastructure, Technology and Operations; Telecommunications BranchGuelph, North Bay, North York, Oshawa, St Catharines, TorontoAre you a seasoned network and telecommunications architect with proven engineering design experience in SD-WAN, enterprise routing, next-generation firewalls, enterprise network security architectures, and wired and wireless campus networks? Join a collaborative team of senior architects where you'll help shape secure, resilient and scalable infrastructure services that support government programs and services across Ontario. You'll provide both strategic architecture leadership and hands‐on technical guidance across complex enterprise initiatives.About the jobThe Infrastructure Technology and Operations Division (ITOD), Telecommunications Services Branch within GovTechON, is seeking aSenior I&IT Architect to providearchitecture leadership across network security and campus networking. The organization currently operates using a managed service model in which service providers build and operate solutions. Architects set architectural direction, define standards, and provide integration guidance, while remaining hands‐on as needed to support new capabilities, architectural evaluations, solution integration, and high‐impact initiatives. You will work closely with service providers, internal teams, and ministries to designsecure, resilient, and scalable architectures that align with enterprise objectives. All architects are expected to embedsecurity‐by‐design principles into their work, regardless of primary focus.As part of our team, you will:lead the design and enablement of enterprise IT architecture solutions, with a strong focus on networking, security, and core infrastructure servicessupport multi‐ministry initiatives by developing smart, scalable, and secure architecture strategiesprovide architecture leadership within your primary domain, including the development of reference architectures, architecture standards, and roadmaps that guide technology evolution and inform practical design decisionsevaluate technologies and architectures (e.G., new connectivity models, modern security access services)be accountable for architectural outcomes and actively support successful execution through close collaboration with service providers and key stakeholderstranslate business, security, and operational requirements into robust, scalable, and secure network architecturesreview, provide architectural input on,



and guide service provider designs to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and risk tolerancedevelop integration designs across multiple service providers and platformssupport critical implementation and change activities for complex or high‐impact initiativesWhat you bring to the teamTechnical knowledge and experienceknowledge of architecture frameworks, particularly within infrastructure and/or network security domainsdemonstrated engineering design experience delivering large‐scale enterprise implementations involving SD-WAN, enterprise routing, and Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) technologiesknowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: Security Service Edge (SSE), network segmentation, and wireless‐first campus network architecturesproven depth in one or more enterprise networking or network security domains, paired with the willingness and capability to contribute across related domains and continuously build new expertiseability to assess architectural risk and thoughtfully balance security, resiliency, operability, and user experienceexperience producing, reviewing, and validating architecture artefacts such as reference architectures, solution designs, and integration patternsfamiliarity with industry standards, performance management practices, change management processes, and service delivery modelsAnalytical and strategic thinkingable to design architecture solutions for complex, long‐term initiativesskilled at solving integration challenges and navigating unclear or evolving requirementsable to research, evaluate, and recommend innovative architecture strategiescomfortable developing performance measures and adapting tonew technologiesCommunication skillsconfident in presenting architectural strategies and recommendations to senior executivesable to explain complex technical concepts in explicit,



business‐friendly languageexperienced in advising stakeholders and promoting architecture best practicesCollaboration and consultationstrong facilitation skills to bring together diverse stakeholdersthe ability to work effectively with service providers and align teams around shared goalsexperience leading discussions on performance, capacity, and architecture strategyDon't meet every qualification?How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibilityWe are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code‐protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti‐racist, accessible and diverse workplace:diversity, equity and inclusion initiativesaccessibilityAnti‐Racism PolicyWhat we offerThe Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:a career that can grow across ministries and job functionsflexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programsmany employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groupstailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self‐funded leave and moreOur comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:a defined‐benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation‐protected income after retirement)group health, dental, life and disability benefitsa range of vacation and leave optionsan Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling servicesLanguage requirements and assessment:All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior I&It Architect (Toronto)
🏢 Fonction publique de l'Ontario
📍 Toronto