Solutions Architect# Careers## Solutions ArchitectApply: Ottawa: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR-8463Job Posting TitleSolutions ArchitectJob CategoryInfrastructureLanguage RequirementsEnglish / AnglaisEnglish is required / L'anglais est requisFlexible Work Agreement TypeHybrid / HybridePosting End Date2026-11-10Job GradePIPSC-3Pay Range$111,451
- $140,007Job SummaryThe Solutions Architect contributes to the analysis and design activities required for implementing current changes and enhancing the future Air Traffic Management (ATM) system. This role involves providing guidance across multiple areas of IT system architecture. Responsibilities may include requirements analysis, system design, performance monitoring, system integration, and security design. The architectural domains may encompass one or more of the following: Application, Data, Security, Infrastructure, or others.

Job Description
What NAV CANADA offers you:* Challenging, team-oriented work environment
* Competitive compensation and benefits
* Defined benefit pension plan
* Opportunities for growth and development
* Flexible work arrangements
* Diverse and inclusive workforce Key Accountabilities:* Contribute to NAV CANADA’s overall Technology program with growing experience and knowledge of specialty systems function and field utilization.
* Promotes and follows the Safety and Quality processes set forth by NAV CANADA within Engineering.
* Assists in the development of the initiatives (projects and lifecycle) from an architecture perspective, and assist in the formulation of new, innovative forward-thinking strategies and plans to address the gaps between the current and future architecture state, to advance operational needs and reduce costs.
* Participates in planning,



providing clear estimations and timelines for when activities and commitment dates will be met.
* Keep abreast of technology trends, best practices and the practical application of existing, current and emerging technologies in specific areas of architecture specialization.
* Participates in developing best practices, standards, guidelines, configurations and develops frameworks that support reusable components, where applicable.
* Participates in designing the governance, assurance and standards activities associated with ensuring compliance.
* Participates in conducting the research and evaluation of emerging technologies within your specific area of specialization for their applicability to NAV CANADA’s business context along with their functionality and technical capabilities.
* Participates in technology implementation and modification activities, systems or infrastructure development projects, to harmonize systems or infrastructure with the Operational systems architectures. This may include participating or supporting other team or team members in integration testing, validation and verification.
* Document architecture solution work including analysis and design work and required supporting material.Job Requirements

Education:
* Graduation from a recognized university with a specialization in computer, electrical or systems engineering, or computer science, or an acceptable combination of education, experience, and training.

Experience:




* A minimum of three (3) years of experience in planning, designing, and implementing of ATM or similar 24/7 safety critical systems
* A minimum of three (3) years of experience in interpretation of operational requirements and the development of technical specifications including System Requirements Specifications and Interface Control Documents for a complex project or ATM system.
* A minimum of three (3) years of hands-on experience in investigating, testing and analyzing systems Knowledge:* Knowledge of engineering principles, standards, and practices. This includes knowledge of system requirements analysis, system design methodologies, configuration management, and system validation process.
* Knowledge of Air Traffic Management or similar 24/7 safety critical systems including its system architecture, application architecture, and other related areas.
* Knowledge of software configuration management processes, practices, tools and techniques.
* Knowledge and hands-on experience using VISIO, JIRA, Azure DevOps, DOORS and similar tools for task management and documentation.
* Knowledge of technology deployment, general networking concepts including protocols, firewalls, routing and switching and their application within enterprise and system integrations. Abilities:* Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing demands, work effectively with minimal supervision, communicate progress to stakeholders, and manage multiple concurrent projects.
* Ability to detect, analyze and correct system deficiencies and/or recommend new actions/process improvements.
* Skill in professional discussions with internal stakeholders and management and with external consultants and industry to ensure that impor

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