Senior System Architect

Company Description

ADGA Group is a proudly Canadian-owned and operated defence and security technology company. Our core services include value-added program management, agile software engineering development, and integrated security solutions. As an industry partner to the Canadian Government and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for decades, ADGA is actively supporting ongoing and emerging requirements for operational readiness, reconstitution, and modernization.

For decades, we have recruited veterans to integrate their unique skillsets and highly specialized training into our workforce and work culture. At ADGA, we are united by our social purpose to create meaningful employment opportunities for veterans of the CAF and RCMP, their families, and fellow citizens who share a passion to contribute to the security and well-being of Canadians.

ADGA's social purpose empowers us to reinvest in our employees as well as to donate generously to veteran and military family causes in our community.

Join our team at ADGA, where we prioritize your success by fostering internal movement and growth in a safe, inclusive, and agile work environment. We offer a wide variety of career and developmental opportunities, including the option to work on different projects and technologies, on-the-job training, cross-training, access to business and technical online courses, and formal education subsidies.

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Provide the services of SME to support the Project Manager and Systems Engineering Manager (SEM) of the Tactical Communications Modernization (TCM) project.

You will have the opportunity to provide expert systems engineering embedded support for the development of a tactical communication system within the TCM project.

Tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Build a tactical communication system architecture based on project requirements and DND operational view provided by the project staff.
• Participate in TCM project management weekly working groups.
• Participate in TCM technical weekly working groups.
• Participate in the evolution of LCSS (Land Command Support Systems) MD (Mobile Domain) level design artifacts including - mission threads, system use cases, services and Enterprise Architect System Model to meet TCM requirements.
• Evaluate and provide recommendations for the evolution of LCSS MD to the TCM system level architecture. Recommendations, at a minimum, will outline anticipated issues and list design options to address those issues.
• Comment and provide recommendations on an approach to evolve the LCSS MD System Management (SM) tools to a modern tool suite aligned with the chosen TCM system level architecture. Recommendations, at a minimum, should factor in TCM systems requirements, TCM architecture and the design and development work required to implement the TCM specific system management tools. Participate in TCM technical reviews (e.g. system requirements reviews, design reviews, integration and test readiness reviews).
• Support the TCM Engineering team in the evolution of existing engineering processes and define engineering process improvements in the context of TCM requirements.
• Support the development of the TCM architecture to ensure that its system components not only interoperate correctly with one another but also appropriately interface and operate with external systems when required. Support work will include drafting the principles and guidelines used to govern the evolution of the TCM architecture and its system components over time.
• Provide architectural advice to non-TCM stakeholders and other DLCSPM stakeholders, including those developing request for proposals to acquire system components.

• 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 Land C4ISR. (copy will be required)
• Must have demonstrated Professional Engineer License within Canada.
• Preference will be given to candidates that already hold an existing Secret level clearance with PSPC/PWGSC. (contract requirement)
• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Systems Architect for Military Command and Control and Info Systems, or ISTAR systems.
• Must have 10 years' experience in at least 1 of the following criteria:
  • Analyzing, designing and/or implementing solutions in one or more of the following areas:
    • Command and control communication and information systems within a distributed platform environment.
    • Command and control communication and information systems within a client/server environment.
    • Military ISTAR systems.
    • Joint or Allied C4ISR Interoperability solutions using NATO Standardization Agreements; and
    • System management solutions (tools and processes) for communication & information systems and/or ISTAR systems.
  • Demonstrated work experience in system integration, verification and validation, for hardware and software components (COTS and/or custom developed) in new or existing systems, in one of the following areas:
    • Command and control communication and information systems within a distributed platform environment.
    • Command and control communication and information systems within a client/server environment.
    • Military ISTAR systems.
    • Joint or Allied C4ISR Interoperability solutions using NATO Standardization Agreements; and
    • System management solutions (tools and processes) for communication & information systems and/or ISTAR systems.
  • Demonstrated work experience as a systems engineer in communication and information systems (Hardware, Software and Network) or Specialty engineering (Security, Modeling, Simulation, ISTAR).
  • Ability to demonstrate at least 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.
  • Ability to demonstrate at least 8 years of demonstrated experience:
    • Communicating IT frameworks/strategies to management and technical staff.
    • Communicating system 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 to projects or systems to meet corporate strategy.
  Additional Information

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).

Belong@ADGA

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.