Expert Solution Architect – Digital Workplace And End User Devices

Job Summary

CN, is currently hiring on a vacant job post of Expert Solution Architect – Digital Workplace And End User Devices based in Montreal Quebec Canada. Please read the job detail carefully before applying.

Job Title: Expert Solution Architect – Digital Workplace And End User Devices
Company Name: CN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Montreal Quebec Canada
Salary:
Job Link Expiry: 2022-12-20
Posted on: jobsintelecom.net

Job Detail

At CN, we work together to move our company—and North America—forward. Be part of our Information & Technology (I&T) team, a critical piece of the engine that keeps us in motion. From enterprise architecture to operational technology, our teams use the agile methodology to automate and digitize our railroad ensuring our operations run optimally and safely and our employees can focus on value-added tasks. You will be able to develop your skills and career in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

CN IT Architecture is organized in different groups of specialists, each providing architecture expertise in areas such as Solution, Telecom, Information, Security and Technology. The Solution Architect defines sound end-to-end solutions that meet requirements and aligns with Enterprise Architecture and corporate orientations. The Solution Architect is also accountable to ensure that solutions are delivered as defined.

Main Responsibilities

• Document the existing technology portfolio and propose recommendations for improvements and/or alternatives
• Document existing and develop new end-user computing and collaboration architectures
• Design and optimize end-user computing services for employee efficiency and engagement with a self-service approach
• Evaluate current and emerging cloud and infrastructure technologies; lead of Communities of Practice (CoPs) for efficient brainstorming, governance and change management
• Develop end-user computing standards & best practices; Create, support, and influence pragmatic architectural oversight, using principles, policies, and guardrails
• Review, understand and evaluate business requests to determine feasibility, impacts, risks and recommendations
• Collaborate with Enterprise and System Architectures in shaping, scoping, defining, planning and reviewing solutions
• Provide direction to and align specialized architects in project engagements, ensuring proposed solutions meets business needs and are aligned with (or properly exempted from) corporate standards
• Manage architectural risk mitigation and issues escalation & resolution processes
• Coach and support other Solution Architects.

Requiments

• Bachelor’s degree or more in computer science or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 of years experience in IT
• Minimum 5 years as an IT Architect covering desktop and mobile management solutions
• Experience with on-premises to cloud migration of Microsoft productivity suite
• Experience in planning, architecture of all aspects of Microsoft 365 solutions
• Experience with numerous architectural fields such as application, information, technology, security, etc.
• Strong ability to bring complex concepts to actionable architecture deliverables
• Strong ability at taking hard decisions by understanding and explaining trade-offs between business enablement and economics impacts
• The role requires people skills to influence and orient business and technical audience toward a common goal that is satisfying all stakeholders
• Very good ability to build collaborative cross functional relationships between the business, project managers, analysts, and partners, pulling together and maintaining a cohesive and high functioning team
• Experience and ability to coach solution architects on new technology platforms and approaches
• Experience in program and project scoping, and planning
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, English and French an asset.
• Experience with platform-based architecture
• Experience with full application lifecycle management
• Experience with contractual agreement management and procurement
• Transportation or rail related experience
• IT security experience*
• Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)*
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)*
• Microsoft 365 security administrator expert*
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)*
• Microsoft 365 Certified Enterprise Administrator Expert*
• Azure Certification*
• Certification for Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) concepts*
• Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Skills And Experience

• Knowledge of current Office 365 deployment strategy and roadmap
• Knowledge of UEM/MDM software (VMWare Workspace One, Intune, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Windows 365)
• Experience with architecting and operating solutions built on Azure (Microsoft 365) such as Active Directory, User authentication, and MFA
• In depth knowledge in architecture frameworks, methodologies and tools, and implementation experience in I&T
• Ability to bring complex concepts to actionable architecture deliverables
• Ability at taking hard decisions by understanding and explaining trade-offs between business enablement and economic impacts
• Experience in software deployment or enterprise app store management such as System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
• Ability to breakdown complex concepts into digestible and actionable architectural components
• In depth knowledge of Digital and Modern Workplace, and cloud-based delivery models
• Knowledge of standard IT security practises such as encryption, certificates and key management
• Orient business and technical audiences towards common goals and approaches
• Knowledge of multiple concurrent initiatives

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

CN requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof as a condition of employment. The Company’s vaccination mandate extends to employees of our wholly owned subsidiaries as well as CN’s contractors, consultants, agents and suppliers and anyone who accesses CN properties in Canada.

CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.
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