Shape sovereign defence architecture with SkyWatch in Ottawa, leading secure deployments and AI systems for government environments.

As Principal Defence Systems Architect, you own the sovereign product architecture and Government & Defence engineering roadmap. You will design deployable systems for private cloud, on premises, and air gapped environments. The role combines accreditation, defence interoperability, auditable AI agents, and milestone delivery. Reporting to the CEO, you serve as technical owner and acceptance authority while building the Ottawa team.

Key Responsibilities

Own private cloud, on premises, and air gapped architecture

Lead ITSG 33 security assessment and authorization evidence

Deliver defence standards and GIS interoperability





Bring auditable AI agents inside security boundaries

Build and lead Ottawa engineers and co op mentorship

Requirements

10+ years building production software

3+ years as principal, architect, or technical lead

Secure deployment and authorization experience

Canadian citizenship and Secret clearance eligibility

Government delivery and engineering leadership experience

Lead SkyWatch sovereign architecture, accreditation, interoperability, and auditable AI delivery for Canadian defence customers.

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