Senior Network Architect

ADGA is hiring a Senior Network Architect to assist the Army Network Operation Centre (NOC) personnel with the planning function of a NOC. This will ensure future expansions, enhancements, and capabilities development of the program are tailored to satisfy the current and future operational requirement of the Canadian Army.

This includes:

• System Architecture Management. Conduct audits on current system architecture and make recommendation on overall architecture, resource allocation and configuration based on current Canadian Army operational requirements. Work closely with Canadian Army G6 Network Operations (NetOps), Directorate of Digital and Army Combat System Integration (DDACSI) and DLCSPM, assist in the option analysis, planning and execution of the next generation LC4ISR system architecture to reflect future Canadian Army operational and allied interoperability requirements while remaining in-line with life-cycle materiel management (LCMM) constraints;
• Network Architecture Management. Conduct audits on current network architecture and make recommendations on overall architecture, resource allocation and configuration based on current Canadian Army operational requirements. Work closely with Canadian Army G6 NetOps, DDACSI, DLCSPM and other Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Information Management/Information Technology entities, assist in the option analysis, planning and execution of the next generation LC4ISR system architecture to reflect future Canadian Army operational and allies inoperability requirements while remaining in-line with LCMM constraints; and
• Security Architecture Management. Conduct audits on current security architecture and make recommendation on overall architecture, resource allocation and configuration based on current Canadian Army operational requirements. Work closely with Canadian Army G6 NetOps, Information System Security Officer (ISSO), DDACSI, DLCSPM and Canadian Forces Information Operations Group (CFIOG), assist in the option analysis, planning and execution of the next generation LC4ISR system architecture to reflect future Canadian Army operational and allied inoperability requirements while remaining in-line with LCMM constraints.

• Proof of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) Bachelor s degree in network, software, computer, systems, electrical, or a suitable engineering or technical field required to support the program.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience performing a minimum of 2 of this assessment area's criteria:
  • Analyzing, designing and implementing network system architectures;
  • Communications engineering and network systems security (Hardware, software and network), including cryptographic key, devices, hardware, firmware or software that embodies or describes cryptographic logic;
  • Network Engineering for Real-Time systems, Distributed Systems, embedded systems or mission critical systems environments;
  • Network System Integration: hardware and software, (COTS and/or custom developed) components into new or existing systems;
  • Network architecture directly related to implementation practices such as layer 2 nomenclature, routing protocol selection, security protocols, and deployment models in a high security environment;
  • Analyzing, designing, integrating, testing and implementing communications network;
  • Life-cycle management of network systems; and
  • Employing a computer modelling and simulation tool to complete network and/or wireless communications performance studies or protocol development.
• A minimum of 8 years of demonstrated experience within the last 10 years in the preparation of technical concept documents, system specifications, and technical proposals in the field of Information Technology / Information management or engineering (i.e. System, software, computer, communication, security, or simulation) experience.
• A minimum of 8 years of demonstrated experience in each of this assessment area's criteria:
  • Communicating network technology frameworks/ strategies to management and technical staff.
  • Communicating network engineering direction for projects or systems.
  • Providing advice, guidance and recommendations on technical issues to support the decision-making of senior management.
  • Leading multidisciplinary teams in the development of IT tactical systems, frameworks or strategies.
  • Performing strategic, operational or tactical planning for projects or systems to meet corporate strategy.

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

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ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000 perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.