Reporting to a Manager, the Solution Architect is responsible for architecture, design, and delivery of tactical and strategic business solutions, and ensures that business requirements are met end-to-end.

Drawing from the principles, processes, and models of Enterprise Architecture, the role is to design and implement application systems and networked software architectures that support core organizational functions and assure solution/system availability based on business' defined needs.

Design solutions that comply with architectural standards, and with legislative and regulatory requirements regarding data protection and privacy.

Identify where greater investment may improve opportunities for harvesting solutions for future re-use.

Collaborate with the project and operational team members, including business analysts, to understand / translate business requirements and non-functional requirements to solution options for a project or initiative.

Act as a technical liaison and coordinator in projects or initiatives between external vendors and internal technical resources such as technical architects, developers, testers, and ITS Operations.

Provide functional supervision to design teams.

Ensure that architectural standards are met and resolve concerns where the architectural standards are inadequate.

Ensure compliance with policies for systems component reuse, presentation layer look and feel, security, audit, records management, and archival requirements.

Research potential solution options in alignment with enterprise architecture target state architectures and guidelines,



evaluate the options and provide the recommendation that serves identified business need.

Actively participate on development and evaluations for any technology procurement processes on projects, such as Request for Proposals (RFP's).

Assist in the development of business cases and cost/benefit analysis for IT spending and initiatives.

Arrange and organize project-level technical reviews.

Ensure solution design are in compliance with security architecture and risks are mitigated.

Identify the area of technology risk within a solution where prototyping or a proof of concept might be required.

Participate in the development of Requests-for-Proposals by reviewing the technical requirements components of the RFP.

Completion of a recognized degree or diploma program in an IT related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience.

A minimum of ten years Information Technology related experience.

A minimum of five years advanced level domain experience (e.g. networks, applications, information security, management, etc.)

Strong knowledge of software evaluation principles and practices.

Good knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.





In-depth knowledge of IT industry best practices, technologies, architectures, and emerging technologies across all IT domains (networking, servers, storage, application platforms, applications, software development tools and techniques, databases, internet, etc.)

Good knowledge in business system analysis (requirements gathering, modeling, etc.).

Experience in tracking industry and regulatory standards relevant to business (e.g. LGCA, Gaming Standards Association, Gaming Labs International, Payment Card Industry).

Experience in building trust and creating excellent working relationships with partners and stakeholders.

Continuous upgrading/learning is required to remain current in information technology.

The core competencies for this position include achieving quality results, adaptability/managing change, communication, customer service, decision making and problem solving, integrity and building trust, teamwork and cooperation and valuing diversity. Leadership competencies include building strategic performance, coaching and developing, influencing and leading. These competencies are deemed key for the success of the position and organization.

Industry credentials in Business Analysis and/or Architecture Frameworks are considered an asset.

Project Management training is an asset.

Bilingual French/English language skills are an asset.

***Testing may form part of the screening/selection process. Employment Equity will be a factor in the recruitment process.

📌 Solutions Architect - Information Security (Winnipeg)
🏢 Cambrian College
📍 Winnipeg