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title: "IT Architect – Cadence ALTO"
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# IT Architect – Cadence ALTO

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

## Context

Join SYSTRA Canada in shaping the future of Canada with this impressive ALTO
high-speed rail project connecting Quebec City to Toronto, the largest
infrastructure project in Canada in generations. 

 

The ALTO high-speed rail project aims to improve the quality of life of our
citizens, strengthen ties between communities, and stimulate economic growth.

 

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

## Missions/Main Duties

The IT Architect is responsible for designing, maintaining, and evolving the
organization’s technology architecture to support business objectives,
operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and long-term scalability. The role
ensures that IT systems, applications, infrastructure, and integrations are
aligned with enterprise standards and support SYSTRA Canada’s operational and
strategic needs.

 

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-performing
solutions.

 

Key responsibilities include:

- Define and maintain enterprise, solution, application, data, and
  infrastructure architecture principles, standards, and best practices.
- Design end-to-end IT solutions that support business processes, digital
  transformation initiatives, and operational requirements.
- Assess current systems and recommend improvements, modernization
  opportunities, and technology 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.
- Evaluate new technologies, software, cloud services, and vendor solutions to
  support innovation and efficiency.
- Establish architecture governance processes and ensure compliance with
  corporate policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Support cybersecurity by integrating secure-by-design 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,
  systems evolution, and technology investments.
- Mentor technical teams and provide guidance on architecture frameworks, tools,
  and implementation approaches.

## Profile/Skills

**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 experience in IT,
including at least 3 to 5 years in an architecture role involving enterprise,
solution, cloud, infrastructure, or application architecture.

 

**Technical competencies:**

- Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture, solution architecture, systems
  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 similar.
- 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
  blueprints.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance
  strategic vision and operational realities.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English\*

**\\*Reasons for requiring bilingualism:** You will have the opportunity to work
with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies.
Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our
customers, understanding their specific needs, communicating effectively in
their preferred language and facilitating strategic meetings.

 

**Personal and soft skills:**

- Strong leadership and influencing skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Strategic thinking with a results-oriented mindset.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities.
- Adaptability in a fast-evolving technological environment.
- High level of autonomy, rigor, and accountability.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are
an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers
employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

 

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like
resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions;
all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made
by our hiring team.For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please
contact infocanada@systra.com.

 

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading
purposes and includes the feminine.

## Workplace Type

Hybrid