Deputy Director of Architecture and Planning

About the opportunity

Shift: Day shift

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Hours: Standard business

Setting: Hybrid (Monday to Wednesday onsite; Thursday and Friday remote)

Responsibilities

• Define and govern cloud and enterprise architecture strategy across infrastructure, network, and software platforms.
• Design and oversee hybrid networking solutions, including secure connectivity between core and remote systems.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications, roadmaps, and actionable architecture solutions.
• Evaluate, select, and integrate technologies and platforms to support performance, scalability, and operational goals.
• Cook up and document architecture standards for internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in system administration, software engineering, network engineering, or enterprise architecture.
• Strong expertise in Azure cloud computing, networking protocols, and enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience designing and implementing scalable system architectures, including hybrid cloud and on-premises integrations.
• Experience with enterprise system integration and identity and access management, including Azure Entra.
• Experience with Cisco or Meraki networking, including firewalls, TCP/IP, and secure network design.
• Proficiency in architectural design patterns and modeling tools, along with experience establishing data integration strategies and data pipelines.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of Azure Virtual Desktop environments and virtualization strategies.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience with large-scale project management systems such as Kahua or Primavera P6.
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure or public sector environments.
• Relevant industry certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, CISSP, or TOGAF.