Job OpportunityWe are looking for aSenior Manager, Technical Architectureto join ourInformation Technologyorganization, supporting enterprise and industrial operations fromToronto/Sudbury, ON. This is apermanent ,hybridrole in a complex, global IT and OT workplace where uptime, safety, and resilience are non‑negotiable.This role ispractitioner‑led and execution‑orientedand is designed for a senior technical expert who can act as a hands‑on authority acrossinfrastructure, networks, hosting, cloud, integration platforms, cybersecurity, identity, and end‑user computing .You will work closely with engineering teams, vendors, cybersecurity, architecture peers, and delivery teams to turn architectural intent into operable, real‑world solutions across corporate and site‑based environments.About YouYou are a deeply technical architecture leader who thrives in large‑scale, industrial or asset‑intensive environments. You are comfortable going deep into technical detail when required and are respected as a trusted authority during complex design decisions, major incidents, and critical initiatives. You balance strong architectural thinking with pragmatic execution, understand legacy systems, OT constraints, and operational risk, and design solutions that work in practice.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and evolve the technical architecture for backend IT and OT platforms, including data centres, networks, cloud environments, hosting platforms, middleware, identity, cybersecurity tooling, and end‑user computing.Ensure architectures support both enterprise IT workloads and industrial OT environments.Design for availability, performance, safety, security, and operational resilience.Define and oversee enterprise‑wide network architectures spanning corporate, site, and OT networks.Own hosting and compute architectures across on‑prem, private cloud, public cloud, and hybrid environments.Ensure appropriate segmentation, redundancy,



and failover across IT/OT landscapes.Define cloud architecture patterns and technical guardrails.Own middleware and integration platform architectures supporting enterprise, data, and industrial systems.Ensure platforms enable reliable, scalable integration across complex environments.Embed cybersecurity‑by‑design across technical architectures.Partner closely with cybersecurity teams to align with standards, threat models, and regulatory requirements.Assess and mitigate technical risks related to legacy platforms, OT environments, and site constraints.Act as a senior technical authority for solution design, major incidents, and complex challenges.Provide hands‑on guidance to engineers, integrators, and vendors through design, build, testing, and deployment.Review and challenge technical designs to ensure architectural integrity and operational viability.Identify opportunities to reduce complexity through standardization and modernization.Define repeatable technical patterns and reference architectures.Capture lessons learned from outages and implementations to improve resilience and reliability.Experience & Education11–15 years of experience in infrastructure, platform, or technical architecture roles.Strong background in enterprise infrastructure, networking, cloud, middleware, and cybersecurity.Practical experience supporting or operating in industrial or OT‑adjacent environments strongly preferred.Proven experience working with vendors, system integrators, and managed service providers.Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science,



Engineering, or a related field.College Diploma considered with equivalent experience.SkillsDeep technical expertise across infrastructure, networking, hosting, cloud, identity, and end‑user platforms.Strong understanding of hybrid IT/OT architectures.Ability to design large‑scale systems with high availability, resilience, and recoverability.Hands‑on technical leadership and incident support experience.Strong communication skills across technical and non‑technical audiences.Calm, methodical, and disciplined approach in high‑pressure environments.Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and safety awareness.What We Offer YouCompetitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan.Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package.Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans, and optional insurances).Leave for all life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental).Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.Employee Family Assistance Program.Virtual Healthcare online.Online training and career development opportunities.Pay Grade:GRFMinimum Starting Salary:CAD $140000Apply by:Friday, May 22, 2026We encourage an inclusive work environment where all voices are heard, all cultures respected, and all perspectives are valued. We treat each other fairly and with dignity, regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal factor. Vale is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to improve diversity and equal opportunity across our operations. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Manager, Technical Architecture - C$140,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Vale
📍 Winnipeg