Solution Architect, Network

1 week ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada J.D. Irving Full time $90,000 - $180,000 per year
Description

The Network Solution Architect is responsible for designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure IT infrastructure solutions that align with J.D. Irving, Limited's strategic goals. This role requires deep technical expertise in networking and enterprise architecture, with a focus on delivering high-performance, cost-efficient, and secure solutions. The position involves strategic influence on divisional and enterprise architecture decisions.

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).   

This position requires full-time on-site presence.  

Responsibilities

Design and implement end-to-end network infrastructure solutions (LAN, WAN, SDN, Cloud Networking) 

Contribute to domain-level infrastructure strategy and reference architecture 

Ensure alignment with JDI Enterprise Architecture practices and standards 

Evaluate and optimize network performance, cost efficiency, and security 

Lead complex infrastructure projects and maintain technical integrity 

Implement disaster recovery and high availability solutions 

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Solution Designers, Divisional Architects, and Shared Services 

Develop, coach and educate other Solution Architects and Solution Designers  

Maintain architectural documentation and solution designs 

Ensure compliance with JDI IT risk and regulatory mandates 

Manage relationships with key vendors and service providers 

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field 

5–7 years of experience in a similar role, with 10+ years in a professional IT environment 

TOGAF certification 

Experience in enterprise-scale network deployments and solution design 

Strong technical background with excellent communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills 

Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS, QoS, IPv4/IPv6) 

Experience with hybrid cloud networking (Azure VNet peering, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway) 

Familiarity with SDN, VPNs, firewalls, and network security best practices 

Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Bicep, Ansible, Chef, Puppet) 

Experience creating design documents for solutions and working in diverse IT environments 

Bonus:


Specialized networking certifications (CCNP, CCIE, JNCIS, CompTIA Network+) 

Experience in Agile and DevOps environments 

Ability to educate, influence, and collaborate 

Strong interpersonal and written communication skills 



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