Technical Architect


Location: Onsite in Ottawa, ON


Clearance: Secret


Contract Length: 12 months


Procom is seeking a
Technical Architect for a 12-month contract engagement with a
Government of Canada client. We are looking for a seasoned professional with strong expertise in application and software architecture design, assessment, and testing services in both
Linux and
Windows-based environments.


Responsibilities:

• Develop Service Delivery Strategy for managing and delivering IT services across the client proprietary software application portfolio, including:

• Provide a clear and comprehensive vision statement.
• Define the scope of work and portfolio characterization:

• Assess each application's mandate, requirements, user community, and technical architecture adequacy.
• Analyze and recommend the use of Open-Source Software where applicable.
• Identify policy-driven and technical solution requirements.
• Evaluate alternative technology solutions compatible with the client’s high-security and technical environment.
• Develop system data maps, define data standards, and specify interface requirements for integration with external systems.
• Identify requirements for solutions capable of functioning within strict bandwidth constraints, especially for remote and mobile users.
• Compare client proprietary software processes against industry IT service delivery trends.
• Review and analyze current processes for:

• Impact of technology changes.
• Implementation of change management initiatives.
• Continuous improvement based on service availability data.
• Conduct Stakeholder Analysis:

• Recommend strategies for enhancing and maintaining stakeholder engagement and coordination.
• Cyber Security Vision:

• Develop a high-level cybersecurity strategy for the client proprietary software portfolio, based on future technology and operational requirements and ongoing alignment with allied and partner cybersecurity efforts.
• DevSecOps Expertise:

• Provide leadership, training, and hands-on expertise for the adoption of DevSecOps practices using tools like GitLab and Azure DevOps.
• Foster collaboration between development, security, and operations teams.
• Automation and Efficiency:

• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve the management and operation of the client proprietary software team.
• Analytics and KPIs:

• Recommend and integrate third-party reporting and analytics tools to enable capture and tracking of key portfolio performance metrics (KPIs).
• Lifecycle and Support Planning:

• Develop and maintain in-service support and lifecycle support plans for applications and systems.
• Management Briefings:

• Prepare, update, and present technical briefings and reports for senior management. Requirements:
• Security Clearance: Must possess a valid Secret security clearance.
• Technical Architect Experience:
• Minimum 3 years within the last 5 years as an IM/IT Technical Architect, responsible for developing:

• Technology architectures
• Roadmaps
• Risk assessments
• Frameworks
• Sustainability studies
• Technology adoption strategies

• DevSecOps Experience:

• Minimum 3 years within the last 5 years working with DevSecOps tools and methodologies (e.g., GitLab, Azure DevOps).
• Must have post-secondary education from a recognized institution.