IT Architect - ALTO

SYSTRA Canada is part of SYSTRA, an international consulting and engineering group, the world leader in the design of transport infrastructure. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary mission is to offer transport solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies for the construction of a new railway line, increasing the capacity of existing infrastructure, or privatizing a railway.

Context:

Join SYSTRA Canada in transforming tomorrow's Canada with this impressive ALTO high-speed train project, connecting Quebec to Toronto and the largest infrastructure project in Canada in generations.

This ALTO TGV aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen the links between communities, and stimulate economic growth.

Are you convinced that a more sustainable world is possible and that mobility is an integral part of the reflections on the future of our planet? Board with SYSTRA Canada and be part of the project that will revolutionize the railway industry in Canada!

Missions/Responsibilities

The IT Architect is responsible for designing, maintaining, and evolving the organization's technological architecture to support business objectives, operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and long-term scalability. They ensure that IT systems, applications, infrastructure, and integrations are aligned with company standards and meet operational and strategic needs of SYSTRA Canada.

The IT Architect works closely with business stakeholders, project managers, cybersecurity specialists, infrastructure teams, and external vendors to define architecture roadmaps and deliver secure, reliable, and high-performance solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain principles, standards, and best practices for enterprise architecture, solutions, applications, data, and infrastructure.
• Design end-to-end IT solutions that support business processes, digital transformation initiatives, and operational requirements.
• Evaluate current systems and recommend improvements, modernization opportunities, and technological roadmaps.
• Ensure the interoperability, scalability, security, and resilience of IT systems and platforms.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to translate business needs into technical architecture and solution designs.
• Provide technical leadership during project planning, solution evaluation, implementation, and post-deployment review.
• Assess new technologies, software, cloud services, and vendor solutions to support innovation and efficiency.
• Establish architecture governance processes and ensure compliance with company policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support cybersecurity by integrating security principles into all architecture decisions.
• Produce and maintain architecture documentation, including diagrams, standards, decision logs, and technical specifications.
• Participate in budgeting and planning activities related to infrastructure, system evolution, and technological investments.
• Mentor technical teams and provide guidance on architecture frameworks, tools, and implementation approaches.

Profile/Competencies

Education: Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a related field. A master's degree is considered an asset.

Years of Experience: Minimum of 8 to 10 years of relevant IT experience, including at least 3 to 5 years in an architecture role covering enterprise architecture, solution architecture, cloud, infrastructure, or applications.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture, solution architecture, system integration, and infrastructure design.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Good understanding of networking, servers, storage, virtualization, databases, and cybersecurity principles.
• Proficiency in architecture frameworks and methodologies such as TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent.
• Experience with enterprise applications, APIs, middleware, SaaS platforms, and hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of IT governance, risk management, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, automation, and modern software delivery practices.
• Ability to create architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and solution roadmaps.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance strategic vision and operational realities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English.
• Reason for Bilingual Requirement: You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse clientele, including French and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore essential to build strong relationships with our clients, understand their specific needs, and communicate effectively in their preferred language.

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong leadership and influence skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinking focused on results.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Good judgment and strong decision-making skills.
• Adaptability in a rapidly evolving technological environment.
• High level of autonomy, diligence, and accountability.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to offering a diverse and inclusive workplace. SYSTRA Canada implements an equal employment opportunity program and invites women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and people with disabilities to apply.

We use AI-powered tools on our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks such as resume analysis and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions: all applications are reviewed by a talent acquisition specialist, and final decisions are made by our recruitment team. For any questions about our recruitment process or AI tools, please contact infocanada@systra.com.

Note: In this description, the use of the masculine gender is solely to lighten the text and includes the feminine gender.

Workplace Type: Hybrid