Solution Architect - Architecture Services and Security

Solution Architect - Architecture Services and SecurityJob#: 2035930Job Description:Senior Solutions Architect - Architecture Services and SecurityClient Industry: Healthcare ITContract Terms: 6 Months (3x 6 Month Extensions Available)Hours: Full Time (40 Hours / week)Start Date: August 1st, 2024Estimated End Date: January 31st, 2024Work Location: Remote, Canada - must be willing and able to work PST Hours for duration of the Contract.Project Description:Project Services is responsible for delivering a wide range of IT infrastructure projects for the Health Authorities of British Columbia. Project Services is searching for a Solutions Architect with extensive industry experience to provide designing, estimating, and technical consultation in conjunction with internal and external Health Authority partners and stakeholders.Services Required:The Solutions Architect is responsible for the overall technical design of the IT infrastructure projects and mapping the business requirements to the Client systems / technical requirements. The Solutions Architect works as a team member along with the Portfolio Managers, Technical Project Managers, Architects, and Technical Analysts, in order to design and deliver a complete solution for the customer.RESPONSIBILITIES:Participate in requirements gathering, analysis, and design activities along with the Project Services Portfolio Manager(s) and Technical Project Managers.Participate and lead, when needed, design/technical meetings with the customers, internal subject matter experts, and third-party vendors in order to gather technical specifications.Produce architectural design documents to match customer requirements.Provide Architecture Oversight during implementation.Provide current best practices, design decisions, and solution alternatives as part of the architectural design documentation.Participate in design, documentation, review, and delivery activities, in conjunction with the Solutions Architect, Portfolio Managers, and Project Managers.Provide technical information for project proposals.Work with other Solutions and Enterprise Architects to align designs with the enterprise roadmaps.Specific Qualifications or Experience Required:Excellent C-Level communication skills, written and oral.Strong people and networking skills, building and growing relationships with senior stakeholders.Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.Complex stakeholder engagement experience.Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, handle and prioritize requests, manage laterally and upwards.Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze data, assess problems, and structure solutions.Ability to drive and progress with minimal direction. Self-awareness and ability to assess personal performance.Attention to detail and prioritizing tasks.Experience with frameworks and business case development.Experience planning for and managing organizational change.Required Experience:A minimum of eight (8) years of recent related experience in an IT Infrastructure Solutions Architect role in a large, complex Enterprise Organization.Experience in designing complex IT infrastructure projects.Ability to understand business requirements and convert them into solution design and specifications.Experience in Microsoft Technologies (Desktop, Server, AD, ADFS, SQL, RDS, etc.).Broad knowledge in different technologies (like Unix server, Storage, Virtualization, Database Citrix (XenApp, XenDesktop), Identity Management, Voice, Networking (wired/wireless)).Knowledge and experience with current architecture standards and industry best practices in various technologies and security.Proven technical consulting experience in large enterprises.Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.Strong presentation and communication skills.B.Sc. degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent preferred.Additional Experience - Nice To Have:Experience in Healthcare IMIT.Experience in developing IT design for facilities-related projects and DC migration projects.Experience in latest technologies like Cloud (Azure, AWS), Big Data, and Mobile.Seniority Level Descriptions:SeniorA Degree in Consulting Category related disciplines and a minimum of six (6) years of related Consulting Category experience; orA Diploma in Consulting Category related disciplines and a minimum of seven (7) years of related Consulting Category experience; orA Certificate in Consulting Category related disciplines and a minimum of eight (8) years of related Consulting Category experience; orAn absolute minimum of ten (10) years of directly related Consulting Category experience.

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