Job Title: Technology Architect - Intermediate
Location: Remote (Primary) / Peterborough, Ontario
Work Model: Remote
Security Clearance: OPP Level 4
Description / Responsibilities / Skills
Must Have
- 8+ years of experience with P25 radio technology design and/or support (preferably Motorola environment)
- 5+ years in a supervisory role managing or administering a P25 radio network
- Hands-on experience with encryption equipment such as KMF, KMF workstation and KVL
- Experience using Motorola ZoneWatch, Provisioning Manager (PM), and Unified Event Manager (UEM) or similar tools
- Experience producing reports related to LMRN usage and operations
- Demonstrated project management and organizational skills
- Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Ability to organize, schedule, delegate and review work
- Ability to develop recommendations and proposals
- Ability to obtain OPP Level 4 Security Clearance
Description
Responsibilities
- Develop, recommend and manage technical architecture for large distributed cross-platform environments
- Define hardware, software, database and communication architecture components
- Identify appropriate systems environments and infrastructure for applications
- Lead implementation of technical architecture across complex radio and communication systems
- Support modernization of Public Safety Radio Network infrastructure
- Collaborate with stakeholders across ministries and emergency services
- Contribute to large-scale telecommunications and network transformation initiatives
- Provide technical guidance on system integration, deployment and operations
- Ensure system performance, reliability and interoperability across communication platforms
- Participate in governance processes and architecture reviews
General Skills
- Leadership experience in developing and implementing technical architecture
- Experience across multiple platforms, operating systems, database technologies and communication protocols
- Strong knowledge of middleware and gateways
- Understanding of performance optimization across distributed systems
- Experience in structured methodologies for system design and implementation
- Strong systems analysis and design experience in enterprise environments
- Knowledge of ITIL processes and service management practices
- Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions
- Experience developing data and process models
- Experience using CASE tools and architecture modeling tools
- Awareness of emerging technologies and trends
- Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proven ability to work in team environments and meet deadlines
Desirable Skills
- Experience with Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture processes and standards
- Knowledge of Enterprise Content Management systems (OpenText ECM)
- Knowledge of Information Management principles, policies and practices
Skills
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Technical Experience - 60%
- Subject matter expertise in encryption systems for public safety networks
- Experience with IT infrastructure modernization and maintenance projects
- Extensive experience with IP networking, telephony and satellite communication systems
- Experience managing and supporting large-scale telecommunications networks
- Experience working with public safety radio and communication systems
Communication Experience - 35%
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Experience collaborating with stakeholders, project teams and business analysts
- Experience negotiating technical solutions and achieving stakeholder alignment
- Strong presentation and documentation skills
Public Sector IT Experience - 5%
- Experience designing and implementing large public sector telecommunications networks
- Experience working with public sector IT governance and standards
